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Grateful for Excellent Hospice Care, Surroundings at Kaplan House

Grateful for Excellent Hospice Care, Surroundings at Kaplan House

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Janet Zipes in Kaplan Family Hospice House,  Walk for Hospice

The Care Dimensions Walk for Hospice team, Eaton-Mudty, honors the memory of Tod Eaton of Peabody, who died at the Kaplan Family Hospice House. ...

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Long Term Pharmacy Solutions Founder: Walk for Hospice ‘More Than a Fundraiser’

Long Term Pharmacy Solutions Founder: Walk for Hospice ‘More Than a Fundraiser’

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Rebecca Brackett in Walk for Hospice

Long Term Pharmacy Solutions Founder Steve Geoffroy discusses his company's involvement with Care Dimensions and his role as Walk for Hospice Co-Chair. ...

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Volunteer Shares Music, Joy with Hospice Patients

Volunteer Shares Music, Joy with Hospice Patients

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Care Dimensions in Volunteers

Retired nurse Cindy Shupp puts her passion for music to work as a Care Dimensions volunteer who plays the flute for hospice patients. ...

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The Truth About Hospice

The Truth About Hospice

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Dr. Anna Chon in Caregiving,  Hospice,  Palliative Care

Recently, doctors advised Tony Cacciotti, husband of 79-year-old TV star Valerie Harper, to engage hospice services for his wife. Harper, the "Mary Tyler Moore Show” star who played Rhoda Morgenstern, was reportedly first diagnosed with cancer in 2009.  Citing the couple’s 40 years of shared commitment, Cacciotti announced that he would not follow her doctors’ advice...

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'The Returning': Young Hospice Patient Writes Novel

'The Returning': Young Hospice Patient Writes Novel

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Wendy Killeen in Hospice

Eliza Mager, 22, who is receiving hospice from Care Dimensions, talks about her science fiction novel, "The Returning." (Includes book excerpt) ...

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A Caregiver's Story: What I Learned About Palliative Care

A Caregiver's Story: What I Learned About Palliative Care

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Davita Nowland in Caregiving,  Donors,  Hospice,  Kaplan Family Hospice House,  Palliative Care

Davita Nowland learned about the value of engaging a palliative care team for her beloved husband's cancer and end-of-life planning and care. ...

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Walk for Hospice: A Family Tradition

Walk for Hospice: A Family Tradition

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Kaitlyn King in Walk for Hospice

For Kaitlyn King and her family, the Care Dimensions Walk for Hospice is more than a fundraising event. It represents a day filled with traditions and old friends. ...

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A Night to Remember for Young Hospice Patient

A Night to Remember for Young Hospice Patient

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Wendy Killeen in Hospice

Eliza Mager missed her high school prom due to cancer treatments, but her friends, family and Care Dimensions hospice team helped arrange a prom-like event for her 22nd birthday. ...

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Hospice Aide's Thoughtfulness Improves Patients' Quality of Life

Hospice Aide's Thoughtfulness Improves Patients' Quality of Life

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Care Dimensions in Hospice,  Hospice careers

Care Dimensions Evening Hospice Aide Hillary Fortin brings comfort, compassion, and kindness that can enhance a patient’s quality of life. ...

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Being a Hospice Aide: What it Takes. What It Gives

Being a Hospice Aide: What it Takes. What It Gives

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Jeanne Puffer, CNA, Hospice Aide in Hospice,  Hospice careers

To be a hospice aide, you have to really care about the patient. It also helps that, at Care Dimensions, we have the tools, the time and the education to do what we need to do to deliver great patient care.  My job brings me lots of rewards and appreciation—from my patients, their caregivers, my clinical team members and manager. Why and How I Became a Hospice Aide As a child I...

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