Namaste Hospice believes that people with a terminal diagnosis still have a lot of living to do. Exploring the patient’s options and learning about his or her disease allows that person to maximize comfort, dignity and quality of life.

The Personal Empowerment Program (PEP) enables people to define these measures in their own terms. Together with a PEP partner from Namaste, a patient and his or her loved ones learn about all aspects of the disease, the options available, and the benefits and burdens of each option. This personal journey lasts for six weeks and is designed to be educational—meaning the patient can still undergo curative treatment throughout the PEP experience.

PEP is free of charge and is an excellent program for clients who are in or approaching the final stages of a terminal disease, but would like to learn more about their choices before making a decision on the type of care they wish to receive.

Patients with the following diagnoses should consider PEP:

• cancer
• heart disease
• lung disease
• dementia
• liver disease
• renal disease
• stroke and/or coma
• ALS
• MS
• HIV
• global geriatric decline

Being diagnosed with a potentially life-limiting disease can trigger many unfamiliar feelings. PEP is a process of deep internal exploration, and we help patients and families sort through their feelings and make informed choices. For referrals or more information, contact us.