Mark Shuttleworth interviewed Andrea Calloway, the Director of the Sunset House.
-Andrea explained what a comfort care home is and how they operate
-The Sunset House has two beds and patients going there for end of life care are considered residents. This provides a much more friendly atmosphere and gives families the flexibility to be around their loved one more often.
-It is staffed 24/7 by trained employees that work with medical professionals and by volunteers.
-Mark gave a personal experience, his mother was at the Sunset House earlier this year.
-Andrea said they don’t accept insurance or federal money so they rely solely on donations.
-She said they do apply for grants but also do various fundraising events.
-Andrea talked about their upcoming Love Always event on February 14th. It gives people a way to honor a loved one they have lost and raise money for the Sunset House.