Estes Park Health announces new community resource line
Hospital adds new video about the experience and care during end of life to website
Estes Park Health announced today the launch of the Estes Valley Resource Line, a free, non-urgent phone line that can help with vital information and assistance for resources available in Estes Valley and Larimer County.
In the wake of limiting home health care and hospice services, Estes Park Health recognizes the need for information and connections for families, loved ones and friends helping others during difficult times. This non-urgent, confidential number is a direct connection to the social work and case management teams at Estes Park Health. They will reach out with the information people need to provide resources like caregiver support, information about aging, guidance for end-of-life care as well as resources for housing, food and transportation.
Although this number will not serve as a crisis hotline or a method of reaching a physician, it will fill the void of obtaining information about where to go for help and assistance when loved ones are facing their end of life or a change in their lifestyle due to medical needs.
The number will be checked Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Callers can leave a voicemail, and an Estes Park Health social worker will return the call within 48 business hours.
To leave a voicemail, call 970-235-3088.
In addition to adding the new community resource line, Estes Park Health has also added to their website an informative and insightful video about the end-of-life process.
“Facing Your Fears: Straight Talk About the Dying Process” is a free, 48-minute video program delivered by Tani Bahti, RN, CT, CHPN. In the video, Bahti reveals what happens near the end of life, so you can better understand the natural changes and provide care and support for your loved one. The video addresses, in a straightforward and caring manner, a wide range of subjects pertaining to the potential physical, psychological and emotional changes that may occur during this journey.
This free video is available at https://eph.org/our-services/social-services.
If you are interested in purchasing a private copy of this video or her book, Dying to Know – Straight Talk about Death & Dying, you can visit her website at pathwayseol.com. If you have questions about the video content, you are invited to contact Tani Bahti directly at tbahti1@gmail.com.
