A longtime hospice volunteer never imagined she’d need a support group — until she became a caregiver herself. “It’s a lifeline,” she says.
Hospice Care
“She took the time”: A hospice aide’s gift, one patient at a time
At the end of life, a hospice aide brings patients comfort, dignity and often much more. Family members share what CNA Nancy Fraser means to their loved ones.
A parade for Alex: How one town rallied for a boy in hospice care
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.
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.
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.
Where do you find the sacred? Reflections of a hospice chaplain
Chaplains help patients at the end of life connect to whatever they find spiritually meaningful. But what does that mean, and how does it help? Our chaplain explains.
The farewell gift: A hospice volunteer helps a son say goodbye
In his father’s final days, a son made an unexpected connection with a hospice volunteer. Their conversation left a lifelong impact.