HopeHealth Cares Every Step of the Way
Our compassionate, experienced caregivers bring comfort, respect, and a personal touch to every service we provide.
Looking for a meaningful way to give back?
HopeHealth’s volunteer program serves communities across Rhode Island and Massachusetts, and we’re currently seeking new volunteers in Massachusetts—including Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton, and Attleboro.
Whether you have just a few hours a month or more time to give, your care can bring comfort and connection when it matters most.
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“It’s like a miracle”: A volunteer helps unlock memories through music
When words fade, music remains. Here’s how one volunteer brings hope and happiness to patients with dementia, one familiar tune at a time.

6 Steps to Create a Healing Music Playlist for Grief
Have you lost someone special? Creating a music playlist may help you heal — no special tools or training required. Here are tips.

Full circle: From HopeHealth student to doctor
In 2018, medical student Jacob Ramos first walked through the doors of HopeHealth, searching for his calling. Today, Dr. Ramos is at the heart of our hospice team.

How do hospice social workers help people with dementia?
Meet Olivia Gould, a hospice social worker focused on dementia in long-term care settings. “We can give patients that one-on-one attention they might not get otherwise,” she explains.

Caring for the caregiver: 10 signs of caregiver burnout
Over time, the stress of caregiving can lead to a more serious problem: burnout. If you have a caregiver in your life, here’s what to watch for.

Does Palliative Care Mean Someone Is Dying?
Many people confuse palliative care with end-of-life care. But in truth, palliative care doesn’t mean someone is dying. It’s for any stage of a serious illness.

“You cannot do it alone”: One couple’s journey with dementia
When a caregiver discovers free dementia resources in Massachusetts, it leads to weekly respite care for her husband, 24/7 hospice support, and more.
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“Palliative care has been a game changer”: Reno’s story
When 64-year-old Reno first heard about palliative care to help with his chronic illness, he resisted. Now, he calls it a “game changer.”