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As a hospice volunteer, he did so little but gained so much

As a hospice volunteer on one of my first assignments, I mostly did that “nothing.” After my training (I’ll mention more about that in a moment), I was … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.

End-of-life community education series begins

Discussion facilitator, Mann, is a certified hospice and palliative care nurse and end-of-life doula. She has over 30 years of home care and hospice … See the full Hospice Nurses article.

Cola Wealth Advisors: “Serving Those That Served Us”

When most people think of hospice care, they often only envision an … If you would like to learn of volunteer opportunities at Homestead Hospice … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.

Henry’s got a new motor

SHAKESPEARE Hospice has helped one of its young patients get on the move … The Shottery hospice’s Transitional Care Service supports young people … Hazel Godwin, Transitional Care Nurse, said: “Henry is overjoyed with the … See the full Hospice Nurses…

‘I meant to’

Loren Hardin is a social worker with SOMC-Hospice and can be reached at 740-357-6091 or at [email protected]. You can order Loren’s … See the full Hospice Social Worker article.

Optimist Club introduces Brittney DeFrates, RN of Compassus Hospice and Palliative Care

Optimist Club introduces Brittney DeFrates, RN of Compassus Hospice and Palliative Care …. Compassus patients receive 1-to-1 care from a TEAM including a doctor, nurse, aide, social worker, chaplain and volunteers. Camdenton … See the full Hospice Social Worker article.

Only in US do people think dying is optional

Her hospice nurse became her confidante. She told the nurse things she never told anyone. Not her children, not her husband, not her own mother. See the full Hospice Nurses article.

Only in US do people think dying is optional

… think dying is optional” is a quote I stole from Lissa DeFreitas, Bonner General Health Community Hospice’s volunteer/bereavement coordinator. See the full Hospice Volunteers article.

Area events around town

Hospice help: Suite 3100, 800 W. Cummings Park. Compassionate Care Hospice needs volunteers to supply companionship and support to persons … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.

Weldmar takes tea at Number 10

Fundraiser Alaine Harman, Community Nurse Selina Miles, Director of Nursing … “We were able to raise concerns about the future of hospice care. See the full Hospice Nurses article.