Catch the Light: Chaplaincy and Mental Health

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Mary Ann Christie Burnside, Ed.D., M.Div.

In observance of Spiritual Care Week, a hospice and pediatric palliative care chaplain writes that healing is always possible, even as things may not be fixed or cured. ...

San Francisco Painting Finds Its Home at Kaplan

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Shaun Neville

A small piece of art aims to bring hope and peace to those who see it. Find out how it made its way from San Francisco to the Kaplan House. ...

Pickleballers Trade Their Paddles for Walking Shoes

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Shaun Neville in Walk for Hospice

One of this year's biggest teams at the Walk for Hospice will be the "Pickleballers." The group is doing more than walking; they're helping to organize the event and spread the word about the benefits of hospice. ...

WHY I WALK: Remembering “Captain Jim”

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Shaun Neville in Walk for Hospice

A longtime supporter of the Walk for Hospice, Jacquelyn Overberg of Danvers knows the route well. This September will feel different though, as she steps off in memory of her father, who died last spring. ...

Husband’s Hospice Care Takes Friendship to New Level

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Lisa Conti in Walk for Hospice

Seeing her best friend Dale care for her husband while he was on hospice gave Linda a new perspective about Dale and reinforced her commitment to the Care Dimensions Walk for Hospice. ...

WHY WE WALK: Honoring Lisa’s Legacy

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Shaun Neville in Walk for Hospice

Those who knew Lisa Josselyn say she was a friend to everyone she met. Now, her friends and colleagues at Care Dimensions are coming together to honor her memory at the Walk for Hospice. ...

As Pet Therapy Dog Retires, Owner Readies Replacement

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Lisa Conti in Complementary therapy, Volunteers

After visiting hundreds of hospice patients and families, 13-year-old Care Dimensions pet therapy dog Tessie is retiring, but her owner already has a new dog ready to take her place. ...

'Hardest Thing I Ever Did': Veteran of 3 Wars Reflects on Caring for his Dying Wife

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Lisa Conti in Caregiving

A retired Army sergeant major recalls how a Care Dimensions hospice team helped him ensure that his wife could be cared for at home, be comfortable, and die peacefully. ...

Fewer Medications May Help Hospice Patients’ Quality of Life

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Allyson Beechy, PharmD in Caregiving

Medications for people who choose hospice care are tailored to the patient's needs. The hospice team’s goal is to ensure the patient receives the biggest benefit from the fewest medications. ...

Honored to Give Back as Hospice Aide and Certified Nursing Assistant

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Marise Belice, CNA in Hospice careers

Grateful for the compassionate hospice care her mother received years ago, Care Dimensions Certified Nursing Assistant Marise Belice is committed to helping her patients have the best end of life possible. ...

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Catch the Light: Chaplaincy and Mental Health

San Francisco Painting Finds Its Home at Kaplan

Pickleballers Trade Their Paddles for Walking Shoes

WHY I WALK: Remembering “Captain Jim”

Husband’s Hospice Care Takes Friendship to New Level

WHY WE WALK: Honoring Lisa’s Legacy

As Pet Therapy Dog Retires, Owner Readies Replacement

'Hardest Thing I Ever Did': Veteran of 3 Wars Reflects on Caring for his Dying Wife

Fewer Medications May Help Hospice Patients’ Quality of Life

Honored to Give Back as Hospice Aide and Certified Nursing Assistant