| Hospice
of Martha's Vineyard, founded in 1981, is a free, community-supported program
whose mission is to meet the unique physical, emotional and spiritual needs of
all who are facing advanced illness and loss, and to give them hope, comfort and
compassion. Our founding principle of providing all care free of charge without
insurance reimbursement allows us to serve anyone in need with a life-limiting
illness, regardless of treatment choices or prognosis.
We are dependent on fundraising efforts and donations to support the work of Hospice.
We are grateful to our friends and neighbors for their ongoing generosity. If
you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution, or go to the donation
page on this site.
A life-limiting
illness is a serious illness that may lead to death. Some people choose to receive
treatment for a life-limiting illness, and some do not. Hospices's palliative
care services can be helpful no matter what the treatment choice may be.
persistent
appetite and weight loss, sleeping more than usual, loss of energy for usual activities.
It is appropriate to call
Hospice when treatments for a life-limiting illness are no longer effective,if
treatment side effects are becoming burdensome,or if the illness is progressing.
We encourage anyone
who feels Hospice might be helpful for themselves,a family member,or friend, to
call us at anytime.
If
you prefer to mail your contribution, our address is:
Hospice of Martha's
Vineyard
PO Box 2549
Oak Bluffs MA 02557.
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