Wellness Wednesday – Honoring Life’s Natural Closing Chapter: Understanding Hospice Care
November is designated as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month to raise awareness about the importance of quality end-of-life care and to support the professionals who provide it. Please consider joining us on Wednesday, November 12th from 12:15 to 1:00 pm for a compassionate exploration of natural death and the vital role of hospice care.
RRH expert Mary Onderdonk, DNP, AGNP-C, a hospice and palliative medicine nurse practitioner with Rochester Regional Health, will guide a heartfelt discussion about what it means to honor life as it nears its natural conclusion. She will explain how hospice provides comfort, peace, and comprehensive support not only for individuals nearing the end of life, but also for the families who love, care for and cherish them. Learn how hospice empowers people to live fully, with dignity and compassionate care, through every step of the journey.
Zoom is available for those who cannot attend in person.
Join via Zoom:
Online: https://rrh.zoom.us/j/99017440681#success
Monthly PBWF pot-luck immediately to follow Wellness Wednesday in Erdle Lounge 1pm – 2pm
Everyone is welcome — just bring:
- A plant-based dish and/or whole food to share (serves 6–8+)
- A list of ingredients or a copy of the recipe to share with others
- Utensils provided
Come hungry, curious, and ready to connect with others passionate about healthy, delicious food!
The evidence surrounding the benefits of a more plant predominate diet continues to emerge for preventing a number of chronic diseases including heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Did you know consuming beans, legumes, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and whole grains can help you live longer and have improved quality of life, all from plants! Evidence based research shows plants help aid in brain health, energy level, weight loss, GI issues, improved immunity, enhance sleep and the list goes on and on. Variety is key and new research shows we should be aiming for 30 different types of plants each week.
Whether you’re a seasoned plant-based eater or just curious about incorporating more whole foods into your diet, this is a welcoming space to enjoy great food, swap recipes and build community. Please bring list of ingredients and/or recipe to help those with dietary preferences or allergies. If you need ideas on what to bring, please visit our plant-based library in the Rochester Regional Health office across the walking track. If Trudy is not available, please email her to set up a date and time to visit: Trudy.Arsenault@RochesterRegional.org
CLICK HERE to register. You may register day of at the front desk or online at JCCRochester.org.