Updated June 25, 2018
In my role as CEO of Alliance Hospice, a frequent question I encounter is – how do families afford to pay for all of the expenses involved during the end-of-life stage? While many families are fortunate enough to be able to handle some of these expenses, many families struggle to pay for expenses that fall outside of the standard health care realm. These expenses typically cover needs that are significant to the patients’ and families’ physical, emotional and spiritual comfort.
In recognition of this important need, the Alliance Hospice Memorial Fund – a 501 c (3) organization, was established with the following mission in mind: “to honor those who have died on hospice…by providing those we continue to serve with a sense of their personal worth.” The donations made to this fund directly assist Alliance Hospice patients and families, and their needs are assessed by the Alliance Hospice Foundation Board along with the Interdisciplinary team involved.
A sad reality is that a sizeable number of terminally ill patients and their families are not financially prepared or equipped to pay for the expenses incurred during the dying process.
To help these families in need during such an emotional time, the Alliance Hospice Memorial Foundation accepts donations to help cover these important expenses including: funeral costs, airfare for loved ones, assistance with rent/mortgage/utility bills, and even fans for people without air conditioning.
For more information about the Alliance Hospice Memorial Fund, please click here.
About the Author
Bruce Dalglish has served as the Chairman and CEO of Alliance Hospice and All Caring Hospice since 2005. In this role, Bruce Dalglish oversees the development and strategic direction of both companies. From 2008 – 2013, Bruce Dalglish served on the Public Policy Committee of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO).
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Disclaimer: Blogs by R. Bruce Dalglish provide educational information, not medical advice. Please consult with your medical providers when making end-of-life care decisions.