Insight HD with Host Hugh Downs looks at Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine

    BOCA RATON, FL, February 11, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Hospice is not simply part of a senior's circumstance. Hospice also affects children. People of all ages may need hospice care, or need to apply hospice care to a loved one at some point in their life no matter how long or short that life may be. Palliative Organizations have developed hospice missions and centers to children in many countries to provide specialty care and reduce suffering endured by youngsters with life-threatening illnesses, including AIDS and cancer. Without access to the care they need, people suffer horrific and life crippling levels of distress and pain. Hospice aids by relieving suffering physically, emotionally and spiritually, performing vital work on the front line of caring for people who face the end of life.

The executive producer of the series said, "Hospice topics are oftentimes unpleasant though necessary. Education surrounding how groups are managing care across the globe should be a great concern to everyone. Insight HD is going to produce a wide range of life-saving and love-giving programs that focus on services given in order to promote education on this topic." Many people facing terminal illness experience some of their joyful moments at Hospice because they've received appropriate nutrition, pain control, medical care, counseling and loving attention. Sometimes seeing this in action will raise volunteer awareness for mission trips to countries that need help, or even spark a community to volunteer in a local hospital in their area. But all this requires education to be present, and Insight HD will be producing this new series with that aim - awareness.

About Insight HD Hugh Downs:
The Insight HD series is distributed to Public TV through a national distributor and highlights the best and most compelling educational stories. Each segment is hosted by America's most well-known anchor, Mr. Hugh Downs. For more information visit www.insighthdtv.com. Insight HD Address: 595 S. Federal Hwy, Suite 600, Boca Raton, FL 33432.

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