The St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging and Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley will present Hospice Myth Busters: The Truth About End-of-Life Care, an interactive presentation aimed at dispelling common misconceptions about hospice.

Topics addressed include: Only people with cancer can receive hospice care; Hospice patients cannot leave their homes;  you cannot live alone while receiving hospice; Hospice nurses stay in the home 24/7 and Hospice is only for the last few days of life.

The presentation aims to help community members better understand hospice support, end-of-life planning, advanced illness management, and grief care, offering clarity, control, and peace of mind as individuals age.

For more information, call Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley at 315-265-3105.

Presentation Schedule: Canton Nutrition Center, Thursday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m.; Clifton-Fine Community Center, Thursday, Sept. 25 at 2 p.m.; Potsdam Nutrition Center, Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 10 a.m.; Brasher Nutrition Center, Thursday, Oct. 2 at 10 a.m.; Gouverneur Nutrition Center, Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m.; Massena Community Center, Thursday, Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m.; Ogdensburg Dobisky Center, Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m. and Potsdam Town, Thursday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m.

The St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging serves residents age 60 and older through programs such as Nutrition Centers, Home-Delivered Meals, Home Care, Family Caregiver Support, Medical Transportation, Legal Services, and Health Insurance Counseling. The agency’s mission is to build a service system that meets the social and human needs of older adults in the county.