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Continuing Meaningful Work as a Hospice Volunteer

Continuing Meaningful Work as a Hospice Volunteer

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Alan Wichlei in Volunteers

After helping nonprofit organizations throughout his career, Alan Wichlei found rewards in retirement as a Care Dimensions hospice volunteer. ...

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Living Better with Heart Disease

Living Better with Heart Disease

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Kristen Schaefer, MD, HMDC, FAAHPM in Hospice,  Palliative Care

If you have a chronic heart condition, adding a palliative care specialist to your care team could help you manage your symptoms for a better quality of life with fewer trips to the hospital or doctor's office. ...

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Grief Group Leader: ‘Happiness Can Come Back’

Grief Group Leader: ‘Happiness Can Come Back’

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Care Dimensions

Bereavement Group Facilitator Maureen O'Kelly, who has led Care Dimensions' Loss of Spouse/Partner group for 20 years, draws on her own experience when offering guidance about grief. ...

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Podcast: Opening to Grief

Podcast: Opening to Grief

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Care Dimensions in Podcast

Host Mary Crowe welcomes on Claire Willis, who is the author of “Opening to Grief.” In their conversation, Mary and Claire talk about grief being a natural response to loss, and not something that needs to be “fixed.” ...

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Still Serving as Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteer

Still Serving as Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteer

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Lisa Conti in Veterans,  Volunteers

Vietnam War veteran Jeff Najarian is passionate about serving other veterans, including a 100-year-old who receives hospice at home from Care Dimensions. ...

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8 People I’ll Remember From 2021

8 People I’ll Remember From 2021

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Lisa Conti in Hospice

Eight people who were interviewed about their experience with Care Dimensions brought some positive moments during a trying year. ...

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I Keep my Dad Present by Donating to Care Dimensions

I Keep my Dad Present by Donating to Care Dimensions

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Jessica Wade in Donors

Jessica Wade continues her father's Christmas tradition by donating and fundraising for Care Dimensions. ...

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Paying it Forward Through Gift of Music

Paying it Forward Through Gift of Music

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Lisa Conti in Donors,  Kaplan Family Hospice House

When a barbershop quartet sang to a colleague who was a patient at Care Dimensions' Kaplan Family Hospice House, they touched more lives than they realized. ...

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Supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Care Dimensions

Supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Care Dimensions

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Kristine DiFiore in Hospice careers

Employee input helped guide Care Dimensions in setting a course for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the company is committed to an increased focus on DEI initiatives. ...

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10 Life Lessons That Made Me a Better Hospice Aide

10 Life Lessons That Made Me a Better Hospice Aide

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Assumptah “Summie” Mwai in Hospice,  Hospice careers

In observance of Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a hospice aide recalls how compassion and respect helped a patient live with dignity and make the best of his time. ...

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