From bedside singers to a teenage pianist, HopeHealth volunteers use music to create connection, spark memory and bring comfort to patients and families at the end of life.
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The silence between notes: A hospice companion’s story
For months, a HopeHealth volunteer earned the trust and affection of a patient with dementia. One afternoon, music unlocked memory, language — and joy.
Caregiving is hard. These mindset shifts can help.
From guilt to frustration to sheer overwhelm, caregiving can be a tough emotional journey. A fellow caregiver shares a few powerful mindset shifts that can help.
A hospice social worker on fear, honesty & the gift of time
Meet Kathleen, a hospice social worker who helps families name what feels hardest. “When you can talk about it,” she says, “you take some of that fear away.”
“The work I do now is for her”: How early loss shaped a grief counselor’s calling
Tess White’s childhood was shaped by loss. Now, as a HopeHealth grief counselor, she draws on her own experience to help others feel seen, heard and less alone.
Seeing hospice differently: One visitor’s experience at the Hulitar Center
When Tom brought his dog to visit a neighbor at the Hulitar Center, he expected sadness. Instead, he found kindness, calm — and a new understanding of hospice
My Life, My Story: Brown medical students learn the art of listening
Brown University medical students partner with HopeHealth volunteers to practice the art of listening — and shape more compassionate care for future patients.
“It matters how I live”: A hospice patient shares her perspective
“I plan to keep living until I die.” At 87, Doris says hospice has helped her focus on what matters most: comfort, connection — and living fully.
50 years of HopeHealth: How compassionate care took root in our communities
In 1976, a small group of volunteers created what’s now HopeHealth. In this 50th anniversary feature, our chief medical officer reflects on the history and milestones since.
5 ways hospice pharmacists support comfort at the end of life
Hospice care is built around comfort — and for many people, medication plays a crucial role. That’s where a hospice pharmacist comes in.