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FAQs

Q. What is hospice care?

A. Hospice care offers comfort and support to provide purpose and meaning during the final stages of life.

Q. Who qualifies for hospice care?

A. Any individual may choose comfort care when life expectancy is limited and curative treatment options are limited or ineffective.

Living After Loss: Drop-in Teen Support Group

Drop-in Support Group for Ages 12-17 IN COLLABORATION WITH: Pittsfield Public Library/Berkshire Athenaeum Room First Wednesday of Every Month • 5:30-6:30 pm 1

New to Grief: What to Expect

4th Wednesday of the Month March 27th • 6:00 – 7:30 PM April 24th • 2:00 – 3:00 PMMay 22nd

Living After Loss

Drop-in Grief Support Group Ralph Froio Senior Center330 North St • Pittsfield, MA3rd Thursday of the Month • 1:00–2:00 PM Adams Council

Loss of a Spouse/Partner Support Group

HospiceCare in The Berkshires 877 South St • Pittsfield, MA 4th Tuesday of the month • 6:00–7:00 PM Lenox Community Center 65 Walker St

Remembrance Ceremony & Butterfly Release

Saturday, May 18th • 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Controy Pavilion Lakeway Dr. • Pittsfield, MA We invite you to join us as

News

HospiceCare in The Berkshires Youth Outreach Derby

Sometimes a fishing derby is more than just an event for socializing and sportsmanship. Which was certainly the case on

Support for the Whole Family through Pediatric Palliative Care Program

Kaydance was placed in the care of the Department of Children and Families after spending 6 months in the hospital.

Pediatric Palliative Care is here to advocate for your child's needs.

Ellie was born with a brain stem deformity and microcephaly, which rendered her unable to develop as a normal baby

Pediatric Palliative Care Program helps families through the hard times.

Fifteen-year-old Cam is a true survivor and warrior. In 2016,he was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukemia – he

What is Hospice Care? What does Hospice Care look like during COVID-19?

In this edition of InfoSource TV, Jennie Sutherland speaks with Dr. Kyneret Albert, Medical Director of HospiceCare in The Berkshires