Aurora Visiting Nurse Association Recognized as a We Honor Veterans Partner
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Aurora Visiting Nurse Association Recognized as a We Honor
Milwaukee, Wis. – It may surprise many people to learn that 25 percent of those who die every year in the U.S. are veterans. To help provide care and support that reflect the important contributions made by these men and women, the Aurora Visiting Nurse Association has become a national partner of We Honor Veterans, a pioneering campaign developed by National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
As a We Honor Veterans partner, the Aurora Visiting Nurse Association will implement ongoing veteran-centered education for their staff and volunteers to help improve the care they provide to the veterans. The nation is seeing many of the veterans who served in World War II and Korea pass away—and the number of deaths of Vietnam veterans is rising.
The We Honor Veterans campaign provides tiered recognition to organizations that demonstrate a systematic commitment to improving care for veterans. “Partners” can assess their ability to serve veterans and, using resources provided as part of the campaign, integrate best practices for providing end-of-life care to veterans in their organization.
By recognizing the unique needs of our nation’s veterans who are facing a life-limiting illness, the Aurora Visiting Nurse Association is better able to accompany and guide veterans and their families toward a more peaceful ending. Additionally, in cases where there might be some specific needs related to the veteran’s military service, combat experience or other traumatic events, Aurora Visiting Nurse Association will also work to find tools to support those in need.
“Hospices are serving veterans often aren’t aware of that person’s service in the armed forces,” said J. Donald Schumacher, NHPCO president and CEO. “Through We Honor Veterans, we are taking a giant step forward in helping hospice and palliative care providers understand and serve veterans at the end of life and work more effectively with VA medical facilities in their communities.”
We Honor Veterans will channel our combined strengths directly to veterans – wherever they are receiving care.”
The resources of We Honor Veterans focus on respectful inquiry, compassionate listening, and grateful acknowledgment, coupled with veteran-centric education of health care staff caring for veterans. To learn more about We Honor Veterans or to support this important work via a secure, online donation, please visit www.wehonorveterans.org.
“America’s veterans have done everything asked of them in their mission to serve our country and we believe it is never too late to give them a hero’s welcome home. Now is the time to step up, acquire the necessary skills and fulfill our mission to serve these men and women with the dignity they deserve,” added Schumacher.
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