When 11-year-old Alex became too sick to go on his dream trip, his community brought the dream to him — a parade of 250 cars, organized overnight.
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Caring for the caregiver: 25 ways to support a family caregiver
Caregivers often don’t ask for help — or know how. This list offers 25 ways to offer support someone who’s focused on caring for someone else.
“Hospice means enjoying the time you have”: A Mother’s Day story of care, comfort and love
Kara’s mom made her promise to chase her dreams. This Mother’s Day, Kara is honoring that promise — and giving back to her mom’s hospice team.
“We show up with compassion”: A hospice nurse reflects on 20 years of care
“It is very much a calling.” Meet Annie Green, a hospice nurse of 20 years whose story is rooted in compassion, community — and her grandmother’s legacy.
“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.