The program, which is free and will include a complimentary light dinner, will be held from 5:30 to 7 at Hewitt Health & Rehab Center, 45 Maltby Street.

Hospice professionals from Masonicare and the Newtown and Brookfield office of Masonicare Home Health and Hospice will offer an open panel discussion to explain how hospice and palliative care services can complement the care of a patient or loved one diagnosed with a life-limiting illness.

Some of the topics to be discussed include the importance of palliative care (pain management); how medical direction by a physician helps provide individualized care; the role of the social worker in hospice care; the importance of nurse case management and education; the important role hospice volunteers and expressive art therapy play in providing comfort and support for patients and families; and how spiritual guidance can help bring hope and comfort to the terminally ill and their families.

Anyone wishing to attend this informative presentation, should call the Masonicare HelpLine at 888-679-9997 as soon as possible to reserve a space.