Peachland View October 28, 2022

Prepare to be spooked at Haunted Dock Halloween event

JOANNE LAYH

The District of Peach land’s Jack-O’-Lantern Walk on the Haunted Dock family event will return this Halloween to spook kids of all ages at Heritage Park.

“We started it out of ne cessity in 2020 due to the desire to keep some sort of a fun activity going on at Halloween when we couldn’t have an activity indoors. It was a lot of fun and a really big success that updated and changed our Halloween routine a little bit to kind of fresh en things up,” recreation manager Ben Stringer told the View

The recreation depart ment decided to continue it last year and it grew over the previous year, with over 500 people in attendance and over 200 goodie bags given out to kids.

“The idea is that this will be a stop on every one’s trick-or-treating routine. So as the kids are going around and

collecting their candy in different neighbourhoods, they can swing by the park and check out our

displays,” said Stringer.

“I have a whole bunch of candy that’s been donated by some of our commu

nity sponsors and some l ight, quick fun for every body to engage in.”

T he Peachland Water

shed Protection Alliance, t he Peachland HUB, BEEPS, Peachland Am bassadors and Peachland

BCG will be participating in the event with decorat ed sections of the dock, while Peachland Fire and Rescue Service will be on site to hand out candy from the fire truck.

Some of the organiza tions will also provide face painting for children.

Kids of all ages, all the way up to adults and seniors are welcome to come through and check out the fun, although the goodie bags will be ex clusively available to little ones.

Businesses, service clubs and members of the community are invited to participate by carving a pumpkin and dropping it off on Halloween between 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Do nated pumpkins will be featured along the walk to give the dock a spooky atmosphere.

The event will take place rain or shine at Heri tage Park on Monday, Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Entry is by donation to the Peachland Food Bank.

Pumpkin and candy wrapper advice

PEACHLAND VIEW

The Regional District Waste Reduction Office is once again encourag ing residents to compost their old jack-o’-lanterns post-Halloween.

“Pumpkins are great to add to your composter because they’re high in nitrogen,” says waste re duction facilitator Rae Stewart. “If you cut them into small pieces and add some fall leaves, they will break down much faster than leaving them whole. By next spring you’ll have a great nutrient rich soil amendment to add to your garden or lawn.”

If you don’t compost, another option is to put unwanted pumpkins into your curbside yard waste cart, which will continue to be collected until the end of December.

Stewart also suggests residents consider using pumpkins in baking or soup making if they’re still

in good condition and free of debris or damage from the elements.

The RDCO is also re minding residents that while candy wrappers can’t go into your curbside recycling cart, they can be returned to the nearest re

cycling depot as part of the flexible packaging recy cling program.

For more information on composting, yard waste or recycling collection programs visit rdco.com/ recycle.

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PHOTO RDCO

Legion poppy campaign kicks off with pinning of the first poppy

JOANNE LAYH

The Legion’s annual pop py campaign got off to a start on Tuesday afternoon with Peachland Legion vice president Jean Saul pinning the first poppy on May or-elect Patrick Van Minsel in a brief ceremony at the cenotaph.

The poppy campaign will continue through to Re membrance Day on Nov. 11. Legion volunteers will be out and about en masse to distribute poppy trays to businesses throughout Peachland this Friday.

Each year tens of mil lions of Canadians wear a poppy as a visual pledge to honour Canada’s veterans and remember those who sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy today.

In the coming days the Rotary Club of Peachland will install a Field of Cross es at the cenotaph to honour Peachlanders who volun teered and gave their lives during the First World War and Second World War. Each name inscribed on the cenotaph will be honoured with a white cross.

This Remembrance Day will mark the first time in 70 years that God Save the King will be sung at the cer emony. This Remembrance Day

will also mark the third consecutive year of the return to Peachland’s Re membrance Day ceremony being held at the cenotaph.

“The only reason we had the indoor one was because in 1995 a massive snowstorm crippled this town so we couldn’t pa rade outside,” Saul recalled. COVID restrictions caused the ceremony to return outdoors and since many people welcomed the move, it was decided to keep the ceremony at the cenotaph, even though restrictions have ended.

The ceremony will begin at the usual time of 10:20 a.m.

There will be limited seating available for those who are unable to stand for the ceremony; if people have a fold-up chair and can manage it, they are welcome to bring their own seating.

The public is invited to visit the Legion after the ceremony, where there will be live entertainment provided by the Elderly Brothers.

PHOTO JOANNE LAYH

On Tuesday Peachland Legion vice president Jean Saul (right) pinned the first poppy on Mayor-elect Patrick Van Minsel.

Unacceptable spending of tax dollars

Don Urquhart Contributing Reporter

DAN ALBAS MP

Early this week I was contacted by a local jour nalist for reaction to reports that the government delega tion headed by PM Trudeau to attend the Queen’s fu neral in London had cost $397,000 for the five-night stay.

One room was report ed to have cost $6,000 per night and included a private butler.

The Trudeau Liberal gov ernment so far refuses to disclose who stayed in that room.

For the record, this was a non-partisan delegation

that included past Liber al and Conservative prime ministers as well as other dignitaries and elected of ficials.

When I was asked for my reaction, I was taken back to 10 years ago when it was revealed a former Conser vative cabinet minister had charged taxpayers $16 for a glass of orange juice, iron ically also while travelling in London at an expensive hotel.

My reaction is the same then as it is now.

It is totally unacceptable there is not greater respect for the spending of tax dol lars.

In the case of former Minister Bev Oda, the min ister did the honourable thing and resigned after her expenses were reported. She also repaid the expens es out of her own pocket.

In this case the Trudeau Liberal government will not even tell us who should be held accountable for staying in a $6,000 a night hotel room.

That is totally unaccept able.

Also announced this week is the Bank of Cana da is once again raising the overnight interest rate to 3.75 per cent.

This is another increase from the previously an nounced increase of 3.25 per cent.

I am hearing from many families who are serious ly struggling financially, as the increased payments on household debt have become unsustainable for them.

As one family recently shared, they are now cop ing with the extra payments solely through their line of credit however, the interest of the line of credit is also increasing, and they have calculated they can make two more months of pay ments before they max out their line of credit.

Many have also ex pressed concerns that if there is a cold winter having high heating bills on top of everything else will be the “straw that broke the cam el’s back”.

Joanne Layh

Peachland Rotary marks World Polio Day

Did you, by chance, drive by IGA at 7:30 a.m. this past Monday? If so, you would have seen Peachland Rotarians holding up End Polio Now signs bringing awareness of polio to those passing by. This was, in fact, a regular occurrence as Peachland Rotarians have been doing this for the past 15 years in support of Rotary’s campaign to help eradicate polio throughout the world, a program that Rotary International started in 1979.

In fact, with support from the thousands of Rotary clubs in the world more than $2.6 billion has been raised for the eradication of polio. In 1985 polio was endemic in most of the world. By 2019 polio was endemic in only two countries – Pakistan and Afghanistan. In my childhood, polio existed in B.C. and throughout Canada. I remember when one of my classmates had to leave school and go to a sanitorium in Vancouver for several years. It was easily eradicated in North America by a program of vaccination in our schools.

Polio is a severe neurological disease caused by a bacterium, usually spread through the water system. It causes paralysis in many of its victims who are crippled and often unable to walk again for the remainder of their lives. My husband remembers when all the public swimming pools in Vancouver were closed in an attempt to stop the spread of the disease. Success was only achieved by a widespread vaccination program in the 1950s using the newly developed Salk vaccine.

Recent news reminds us that polio anywhere is still a threat everywhere. Polio has been detected around the world in places where it hasn’t been found in decades. New York has seen a case of polio, while London, England and Toronto have detected polio in sewage samples. We often say “Polio is just a plane ride away”. The need to continue vaccines against polio is ongoing until we finally have no more cases.

Rotary continues its efforts to support worldwide vaccination programs for polio. It is committed to raising US$50 million every year which is matched two to one by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Rotary is committed to the eradication of polio and thus protecting children throughout the world.

Peggy Southin, Peachland Rotary Foundation Chair

$6,000 a night hotel room mystery

they refuse.

Unfortunately, as the Offi cial Conservative Opposition, every effort we have made to have carbon tax increases de layed or GST removed from fuel have been opposed by the Liberal/NDP partnership. With the Bank of Canada now confirming that carbon taxes increase inflation, this would be one measure the Trudeau Liberal government could undertake to help many struggling Canadians and yet

At a time when many are struggling, the Liberals do not have any concern with renting a $6,000 a night hotel room.

I am seriously concerned PM Trudeau does not appreci ate or understand just how real the financial challenges that some Canadians are facing.

I should also add that many that I hear from, in this chal lenging fiscal situation, have good jobs and as a result do not qualify for many of the rebate and assistance programs that

are available.

This Liberal government once promised to help the mid dle class and yet every day I hear from more middle-class families who cannot afford to make ends meet.

My question this week: Do you think Canadians that heat their homes with nat ural gas or propane should be punished with a carbon tax for attempting to stay warm in the cold winter months?

I can be reached at Dan.Al bas@parl.gc.ca.

School trustee returns thanks to candidate

Thank-you Gordon Wiebe for the congratulations and for all your efforts in the cam paign. It was a clean race and

it was a pleasure to meet you. You are exactly right about big shoes to fill – I recognize Moyra has been a force. I will

do my best to represent zone II communities well. Best of luck to you,

Lisa Guderyan

LOCAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

PAULA MCLAUGHLIN BOOK LAUNCH AND

SIGNING for A to Z Ménagerie – A parade of Animals in Poems and Paintings takes place at the Peachland Visitor Centre on Oct 29 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm.

LEGION POPPY CAMPAIGN Legion volunteers will be distributing poppy boxes and wreaths on Fri. Oct. 28. Donations to the Poppy Fund will be accepted and all funds go to support our veterans and their families.

MONDAYS

FITNESS ROOM

5 am - 10 pm

Peachland Community Centre

INDOOR WALKING

8 am - 9 am

Peachland Community Centre

50+ FITNESS 8 am - 9 am ($5 Drop In)

50 Plus Activity Centre

ADULT DAY SERVICE

9 am - 3 pm

Residences on 6th

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 3.0-3.5

9:05 am - 11 am

Peachland Community Centre

FITNESS FUSION

9:30 am - 10:45 am

4th Street Place

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 1.0-2.5

11 am - 1 pm

Peachland Community Centre

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 1.0-2.5

1 pm - 3 pm

Peachland Community Centre

LADIES’ COFFEE SOCIAL

1 pm

4th Street Place

BRIDGE

1 pm – 4 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE

ACRYLIC WORKSHOP

1 pm – 4 pm

Peachland Little Schoolhouse

CARLY THOMAS - CHAIR YOGA

2 pm - 3 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

JACK-O’-LANTERN WALK ON THE HAUNTED DOCK Spooky fun in Heritage Park: goodie bag, decorations, music and photo booth. Mon Oct 31 5 pm - 7 pm. Entry by donation to the Peachland Food Bank.

PUMPKIN TOSS The Regional District Waste Reduction Office is encouraging residents to compost their pumkins this year. Or if you don’t compost, you can also put your pumkin in your curbside yard waste cart for pickup, which runs until the end of December.

PICKLEBALL (ALL PLAY)

3:30 pm - 4:45 pm

4th Street Place

INTRO TO WEIGHT TRAINING

11 am - 1 am

Peachland Community Centre

SPIN, CORE & STRETCH

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Peachland Community Centre ZUMBA 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Peachland Community Centre WOODCARVERS 7 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

TUESDAYS

FITNESS ROOM

5 am - 10 pm

Peachland Community Centre YOGA

8:30 am - 9:30 am

50 Plus Activity Centre FLOW YOGA 9 am - 10 am

4th Street Place

PICKLEBALL CLINICLEARN TO PLAY 10 am - 11:15 am

Peachland Community Centre CARPET BOWLING

10 am - 12 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10:30 am – 11:45 am

4th Street Place

AA 12 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 3.75+

1 pm - 3 pm

Peachland Community Centre PASSION 4 ART

1 pm - 4 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

MAH JONG

1 pm – 4 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

MEN’S COFFEE & CARDS

1 pm PWC (downstairs)

YOGA FOR YOUR BACK

2:45pm - 4 pm 4th Street Place

PEACHLAND HUB NIGHT MARKET

4 pm – 9 pm

Cousins Park

LINE DANCING 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

SHOW AND SHINE, CARS AND COFFEE

5 pm - 7 pm May 3 to Oct 3

Peachland Village Mall POUND

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 4th Street Place

PEACHLAND LEGION DART LEAGUE

7 pm - 11 pm

Royal Canadian Legion #69 COMPUTER LITERACY By Appointment Call 250 767 0141

Peachland Wellness Centre

TRIVIA NIGHT at the Peachland Legion on Nov. 4 from 7 pm - 9 pm.

PAUL JONES 80S ROCK N ROLL at the Peachland Legion on Nov. 5 from 530 pm - 830 pm.

ST MARGARET’S ANGEL BAZAAR takes place at the community centre Nov. 5 from 9:30 am – 1 pm and includes a silent auction, home baking and other food items, books/puzzles, and more.

WEDNESDAYS

FITNESS ROOM

5 am - 10 pm

Peachland Community Centre

INDOOR WALKING

8 am - 9 am

Peachland Community Centre

50+ FITNESS 9 am - 10 am ($5 Drop In)

50 Plus Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 1.0-2.5

9:05 am - 11 am

Peachland Community Centre FITNESS FUSION

9:30 am - 10:45 am

4th Street Place

FULL BODY STRETCH 11 am - 12 pm

4th Street Place

PICKLEBALLDROP-IN LEVEL 3.0

11 am - 1 pm

Peachland Community Centre NOVICE PICKLEBALL CLINIC 12 pm - 1 pm

Peachland Community Centre BARGAIN BIN  12 pm - 3 pm

Peachland United Church PICKLEBALL LEVEL 3.0-3.5

1 pm - 3 pm

Peachland Community Centre BRIDGE

1 pm – 4 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

WE ART HERE

12 pm - 4 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

LEGION KARAOKE

3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Royal Canadian Legion #69

JOHN COLE MUSIC at the Peachland Legion on Nov. 6 from 2 pm - 430 pm.

REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY at the Community Centre begins at 10:20 am on Nov. 11. Later the Elderly Brothers will perform at the Peachland Legion from 1 pm - 5 pm.

IMPRESSIONS ART GROUP runs until Nov. 20 at the Peachland Art Gallery. A collection of new works presented by this art group.

MINI KICKERS SOCCER

5 pm - 6 pm

Cousins Park HATHA YOGA

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

4th Street Place

SPIN, CORE AND STRETCH

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Peachland Community Centre

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY CO.

Train modellers + visitors meet 7 pm

Peachland Musum

THURSDAYS

FITNESS ROOM

5 am - 10 pm

Peachland Community Centre YOGA

8:30 am - 9:30 am

50 Plus Activity Centre

YOGA FOR YOUR BACK 9:30 am - 10:45 am 4th Street Place

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT  10 am-11:45 am

Peachland Wellness Centre

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 3.5

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Peachland Community Centre

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

11 am - 12:15 pm

4th Street Place

IRON AND SILK FIT

11 am - 12 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

BARGAIN BIN  12 pm - 3 pm

Peachland United Church TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 12:30 pm

4th Street Place

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 3.75+ 1 pm - 3 pm

Peachland Community Centre PASSION 4 ART 1 pm – 4 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT (ALZHEIMER SOCIETY) 230 pm - 430 pm

4th Street Place

BEGINNER UKULELE 230 pm - 330 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

MEAT DRAW  3 pm-5 pm

Royal Canadian Legion #69 BINGO

5:30 pm (EOW)

50 Plus Activity Centre

CHOPRA MANTRA MEDITATION

5:45 pm - 6:45 pm & 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

4th Street Place

FRIDAYS

FITNESS ROOM

5 am - 10 pm

Peachland Community Centre

INDOOR WALKING 8 am - 9 am

Peachland Community Centre FLOW YOGA

9 am - 10 am

4th Street Place

50+ FITNESS 9 am - 10 am ($5 Drop In)

50 Plus Activity Centre

BARGAIN BIN

12 pm - 3 pm

Peachland United Church

LADIES’ COFFEE & CARDS

1pm 4th Street Place

Jail N Bail fundraiser for HUB project a huge success

Last weekend’s Jail N Bail fundraiser at IGA was a hugely memorable suc cess to say the least. We have raised over $12,000 for the HUB project if all promised transfers are received.

Huge thank-yous and kudos need to go out to jailbirds Rob Verbaan, Patrick Van Minsel, Geoff Davis, Keith Thom, Deborah Livingstone, Judy Bedford, Janet Hornseth, Bernice Collin, Alan

Sokoloski, Moyra Baxter, Sherry Ken drick, Janice Liebe, Kym Martin, Lee Etherington, Gail Bodnarek, Shayn Moritz, Rachel Truant and Rick Ingram.

Thanks also to Jean Saul, Gerry Con rad, and Murray Wood for the purchase of stay of of jail cards and to arresting officers Bruce Klippenstein, Rick In gram, Gerry Conrad, Ian Woodward and Nick Berry.

Also thanks to our jail guards Gwen Bodnarek, Heidi Slyngbom, Kym Mar tin, Darlene Hartford and Maurita Graham, photographer Karen Read, paymaster Lynne Herrin, our set up and take down crew, Shayn Moritz and Rod Irwin, and my fellow HUB fundraising committee members Kym Martin, Gwen Bodnarek, Heidi Slyngbom and Darlene Hartford.

Gazebo/jail construction was courtesy of Shelley and Steve Sweeney.

Kudos to Peachland IGA for open ing up the front of their store to house the jail and for so generously supplying much needed vitals to jail staff and jail birds.

Thank-you to all the snitchs out there

(and you know who you are) who took out arrest warrants to get their favourite jailbird arrested.

We would not be at this impressive total raised had it not been for Peach landers coming to IGA in person and/or on the phone bailing out friends, family and business colleagues.

Thank-you Peachland and everyone throughout Canada who were called to assist in supporting Peachland’s HUB project by offering monies toward paying bails. Your generosity is over whelming, and The HUB committee is forever thankful for your support.

Madeleine Nixon (AKA The Judge)

Mayor-elect Patrick Van Minsel in jail cells. Arrest charge: best looking bald mayor-elect.

“Judge” Nixon (right) and just some of the many Jail n Bail volunteers.

PHOTOS KAREN READ

Rachel Truant of BEEPS is reminding residents that International Bat Week runs annually from Oct. 24 - 31 to provide information and generate excitement about the positive impact bats have in our world. Check out the BEEPS display at the Peachland Historic School from Oct. 25 - 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The theme this year is “Bats in Agriculture.”

public is invited to learn about how bats support local wineries, orchardists and gardeners alike. BEEPS is hosting an apple fundraiser with 10-pound boxes of ambrosia or honeycrisp apples at a great price. Also, local artist, Wayne Power, has showcased some beautiful bat line-art for viewing and purchasing. And to top it off, kids are invited to decorate a pumpkin for display at the Peachland Jack-O’-Lantern Walk and participate in a bat craft.

PHOTO DARLENE HARTFORD

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Peachland Chamber of Commerce

Executive Director will report to the board of

and provide leadership and direction to the achievement of Peachland Chamber’s mission and objectives. Acting as a liaison among members, the board of directors, volunteers, and government partners, the Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the delivery of all programs and services, membership growth and retention, including daily operations, community, and public relations.

Qualifications:

• Background in business administration, communications, marketing, economic development, or related field

• Minimum 3 years of management experience in a related field

• Strong leadership skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Must be a highly motivated self-starter who works well under limited supervision

• Organized, efficient, resourceful, and dependable

• Ability to manage a variety of projects simultaneously and to meet deadlines

• Ability to perform a cost-benefit analysis of proposed ideas, projects, and events

• Strong ability to foster teamwork and collaboration between the board of directors, chamber members, elected officials, and strategic committees and organizations

• Proficiency in major office computer applications

Responsibilities:

• Maintain records of membership, communications, events, and activities

• Represent Peachland Chamber at business and community events

• Manage budget in consultation with the board of directors

• Assure that organization priorities are responsive to member needs and serve to advance the District of Peachland’s economic welfare

• Event organizer

• Administrative duties

• Develop and maintain a positive, productive relationship with the municipality and regional governmental agencies, neighbouring chambers, and provincial chambers

• Ensure compliance with accepted business practices, contracts, government regulations, employment standards, and bylaws

Wage:

• Salary commensurate with experience

• Health benefits, cell phone, mileage, and bonus package available

Qualified applicants are to email resumes cover letters, and references to peachlandchamber@gmail.com or mail/ drop them off in a sealed envelope to the chamber office.

5878 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC V0H 1X4

Closing date: November 9, 2022

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted

SENIORS

A Q&A regarding hospice and palliative care

Illnesses and aging can force families to make challeng ing decisions regarding the health and well-being of people they love. Care facilities, home health aides and other ser vices can help improve quality of life for those people who are no longer well enough — physically or cognitively — to care for themselves. Palliative and hospice care are part of these care offerings.

WHAT IS PALLIATIVE CARE?

Palliative care is specialized medical services for individ uals living with serious illnesses. It is not designed to cure or treat the condition itself, but it is a way to manage symptoms. It is typically used in conjunction with other forms of medi cine that are attempting to treat or cure the disease.

WHAT IS HOSPICE CARE?

Hospice is similar to palliative care in that it is geared to enhancing quality of life. Hospice care is for people in the last phases of incurable diseases and is intended to ensure

they live as fully and comfortably as possible, according to the American Cancer Society. Unlike palliative care, which accompanies traditional medical care, those who ac cept hospice care typically cease any other care attempting to cure the illness.

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM PALLIATIVE OR HOSPICE CARE?

The National Institute on Aging says anyone living with a serious illness, such as cancer, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and heart failure, can appreciate the support palli ative care provides. It is helpful at any stage of the illness, and is best started soon after diagnosis.

Hospice care is for those who are in the final stages of their illnesses. Generally, hospice services are reserved for people who are expected to live another six months or less if their illness continues to run its course.

ARE THESE SERVICES PERMANENT?

The good news about palliative care and hospice care is that wishes are completely driven by the patient and his or her family. If the patient is incapable of making medical directives, his or her medical proxy can make changes to care wishes.

Research indicates that many times hospice care is start ed too late because people think it’s a form of “giving up.” However, anyone in hospice care can resume active care if they or their caregivers choose to do so.

WHAT CAN PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE CARE RESOLVE?

The Mayo Clinic says that palliative and hospice care can improve symptoms such as pain, nausea or vomiting, anxiety, depression, constipation, difficulty breathing, fa tigue, and trouble sleeping, among others.

Hospice care also can include spiritual and bereavement care. Hospice teams typically follow up with members of the immediate family to offer them counseling or other services.

WHO IS IN CHARGE?

Patients and their families decide what they want out of these care measures. Palliative care teams are separate from the patient’s medical care team that’s managing their treatment. Hospice care teams coordinate the majority of care for the patient and communicate with the patient’s medical care team.

Hospice and palliative care are considerations for people with serious conditions.