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San Luis Obispo County is fortunate to be home to one of the country's 17 remaining non-medical volunteer hospices. With its unique range of services, Hospice SLO County is a beacon of support for members of our community.
Many people mistakenly believe that hospice services are only available at the very end of life. However, our team at Hospice SLO County provides comprehensive care and support to individuals and their families throughout the entire journey.
Take the story of Sharon* and her husband, Greg*. In 2016, Sharon had to stop working at her successful business because Greg's serious heart condition and other chronic diseases had left him homebound. Seeking help, Sharon reached out to Hospice SLO County.
For Barbara and Peter, life was once filled with shared adventures and cherished moments. However, three years ago, Barbara began noticing unsettling changes in Peter's mood and behavior, particularly in unfamiliar settings or when pursuing his beloved woodworking. After consulting a neurologist, Peter received a diagnosis that would forever alter the course of their lives together: Parkinson's Dementia.
Opening my heart to learn about death and working with those in situations that require support has deeply enriched my life. My Hospice SLO County training, which was concurrent with my retirement and entrance into the decade of my 70s, put me in a space to visualize what my feelings about death and preparation for death were. It is not always easy, but it is so fulfilling to my whole self; so much growth and change.
