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"Your insurance coverage never mentions Hospice. I was surprised it might be covered." <br /> "The family will often donate to Hospice, which is good." <br /> "It's about the living party, that really hit home with me." (One or two others agreed.) <br /> "Are there any illnesses, such as AIDS, that are not covered? How would those people be <br /> paid for?" <br /> Preference for Place to Die <br /> The moderator asked the group in what kind of surrounding they would prefer to die. The most <br /> ardent response was, "Not in a nursing home, at home." Other responses were: <br /> "My mother-in-law didn't want to die alone and wanted to be with her family. That's <br /> important. I want to die with my loved ones around me." <br /> "My sister died at home and the four of us sisters cared for her to the end. I think she had <br /> the most wonderful death. That would be the best for others." <br /> "It's really sad when people are alone in a nursing home without family around." (She <br /> went on to say that she thought Hospice had originated in England and has been around <br /> for years.) <br /> "Having someone die in a clinical setting or nursing home atmosphere is terrible and <br /> being with them can ease the pain of letting go." <br /> Most agreed that dying at home is the most desirable, and dying alone would be the worst. <br /> One person talked about the emotional support Hospice gives during and after the process. She <br /> felt Hospice helped relieve the dying person of meeting obligations before death. Others felt that <br /> the family has to become comfortable with letting go and Hospice can help with that. This group <br /> had a strong feeling about the family acceptance needs. <br /> Almost all of the participants felt that 90% of those in their age group would not be familiar with <br /> Hospice. One person felt that local recognition would be much higher. <br /> These participants felt that physicians would have to play a major role in informing patients <br /> • <br /> about Hospice. With their age group, activities or fund raisers such as races, walks, and other <br /> athletic events would help spread the word. Most felt it was important that Hospice become a <br /> household word. <br /> Chamberlain Research Consultants Page 19 <br />