As U.S. veterans age with the general population, hospices nationwide are designing programs and engaging in partnerships designed to meet the … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.
9/11 Survivors Turning To Hospice Care
Hospices have grown adept at caring for the unique needs of special … First responders, volunteers, military personnel and others who worked at the … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.
Rick and Morty Season-Premiere Recap: Unstoppable Science-Fiction Boy
The final kick in the sack: In the post-credits sequence, Morty overhears Jessica explain her future career path — to be a hospice worker who tells … See the full Hospice Worker article.
AARP Urges VA Lawmakers to Provide Relief for Family Caregivers
RICHMOND, Va. — More than 1 million family caregivers in Virginia provided an estimated 870 million hours of unpaid care in 2017, worth a … See the full Hospice Nurses article.
Baking dog treats gives vet new leash on life
Everlasting’s Activities and Volunteer Coordinator Kathy VanDerworp contacted Hospice of the Valley to inquire how their residents could volunteer … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.
Vietnam veteran continues serving others as hospice volunteer
Anne Liming offers companionship and vigil support as a hospice volunteer to those with advanced illnesses — many of whom have Alzheimer’s … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.
Thrive Alliance awards caregiver of year honors
… members of the community now ask for him to be their nurse when they seek hospice care because they had friends or family members for whom he … See the full Hospice Nurses article.
Dedicated ‘Devine’ supporters receive long service awards
Four dedicated people and one dog have received long service awards for their work with the Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service charity. See the full Hospice Nurses article.
Calendar of Events for Nov. 10-16
Hospice Heroes Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. Nov. … Gentiva Hospice: Patient companion and administrative volunteers needed; Jeri Timm, 256-442-3208, … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.
Cedar Valley Hospice volunteers honored
The Hospice & Palliative Care Association of Iowa honored six Cedar Valley Hospice volunteers at its recognition ceremony on Sept. 20 in Des … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.
Letter: Supporting veterans as they face end-of-life care decisions
Merrimack Valley Hospice is committed to providing veteran-centric care for those … Throughout the year, we participate in the We Honor Veterans program by connecting veteran patients with veteran volunteers, recognizing their … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.
‘Grief through the Holidays’ offered by Home Hospice of Grayson County
“Experiencing grief over the loss of a loved one is a normal part of life’s journey,” said Kelly Lamkin, Home Hospice Social Worker. “However, it can … See the full Hospice Social Worker article.