Important Resources

There are many resources available to you that focus on end-of-life care. We often refer people to the Caring Connections site for advance care planning. They offer a variety of information and materials, including state-specific advance directives via free download.

We hope these links are helpful for you. We invite you to contact us or call (719) 633-3400 for additional information.

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Non-profit organization representing hospice and palliative care programs and professionals. A wealth of research and resources surrounding end-of-life care.

Caring Connections
An initiative of NHPCO that provides a wide range of free materials and information about end-of-life care.

Colorado Center for Hospice and Palliative Care
A statewide organization providing education, advocacy, and technical assistance on behalf of our hospice & palliative care providers, and information and assistance to the public on end-of-life care.

Hospice Foundation of America
Professional and public resource for information on hospice, care giving and loss.

Hospice Net
Resource for patients and families facing a life-limiting illness.

Aging with Dignity
Practical information, advice and legal tools to make sure a patient's wishes are respected.

Americans for Better Care of the Dying
Resources for patients, caregivers and professionals, as well as information on public policy directed at quality end-of-life care.

Growth House
Comprehensive collection of reviewed resources for end-of-life care.

Education for Physician on End-of-life Care
Resources for physicians.