Hospice looking for volunteers

Family Centered Hospice will host a volunteer open houses and complimentary lunches in a variety of locations for those who are interested in learning more about becoming a hospice volunteer.

Individuals who attend will receive five hours of initial orientation that includes their own hospice handbook. Additionally, they will be invited to attend a specialized eight week training program in the fall.

The training program covers topics such as the needs of the dying, communication skills, spirituality, bereavement support, and hospice philosophy.

The volunteer open house training will take place locally from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 20 at 803 Royal Drive, McHenry.

For more information or to register, call toll-free (866) 320-3300, and ask for Jeffrey Pears, Volunteer Coordinator.

Family Home Health and Centered Hospice Services Inc. is certified by Medicare and licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Family is a full-service agency that serves a 12-county area in and around Chicago.

It specializes in caring for the patient in the community who may have changes in his or her medical condition, assisting with the needs of patients who return home from a stay in the hospital or skilled nursing facility, helping the patient to return to the highest level of independence possible and quality of life, and teaching the patient, caregiver and family how to manage the complicated aspects of health care and health maintenance.

Visit the Web site at www.familyhhs.com.