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Volunteer Q&A with Janet Gorton
Our mission has inspired me to always look for ways to make a difference. Type of Volunteer: Patient-family advocate, event and fundraising assistance, and member

Rallying at End-of-Life
Margaret was an 82 year-old-woman suffering from cancer and dementia, who was admitted to hospice while staying in her daughter’s home. After several months of

Ethical Wills: Leaving a Legacy of Life Lessons, Values & Hopes
You don’t need a lawyer for this kind of will. Unlike legal wills, ethical wills are not written by lawyers, but by you. They can

Broken Heart Syndrome: Illness After Loss
“She broke my heart”; “achy break heart”; “feeling broken-hearted”. We all know the phrases and maybe have even said them ourselves, but is there really

Volunteer Q&A with Jeffie Tupper
I appreciate every day and want to give a little back. Type of Volunteer: Vigil and event volunteer Where is your hometown? Ashtabula, Ohio In

Anxiety is Another Stage of Grief
After the death of a loved one, the intense amount of emotions that come with grief can heighten many of the fears that run through

Volunteer Q&A with Ale Domina
One makes the mistake of thinking one is giving,when in fact, one is receiving. Type of Volunteer: Vigil and community-outreach Where is your hometown? Northampton,

Knowing What to Say to Someone in Hospice: Advice from Experts & Patients
Whether you’re a friend or family member, coworker or acquaintance, it can be difficult to know what to say to someone who is terminally ill

Why Not Hospice?
For families who have had loved ones enter hospice, there is a packet of the initial information that the agencies have given them. Amongst various
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New Post December 20, 2024
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The Role of Hospice Care in Facilities: A Look Inside with RN Cassie Beard September 25, 2024