Voices of Care Blog

What My Dog Taught Me About End of Life

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Andrea Gwosdow in Complementary therapy, Pet therapy

Maxie was a therapy dog for more than 14 years and made over 300 visits, including trips to homes of Care Dimensions hospice patients. Watching how people responded to Maxie was a rewarding experience that I will always treasure. ...

4 Tips for Caregivers of Someone with a Serious Illness

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Judy Driscoll in Caregiving, Hospice

Caregiving is my 24/7 job and it can be exhausting. It requires a lot of work, patience, and assistance. In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month, I’d like to share four tips to help others who are caring for someone with a serious illness. ...

Volunteering Your Time Means Everything to Hospice Patients

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Sheryl Meehan in Volunteers

Volunteering for hospice brings many rewards for the patient and the volunteer. "I love my hospice work,” said Jennifer, a volunteer with Care Dimensions since 2009. “It's a privilege to work with such wonderful patients and their families at this challenging time in their lives." ...

Honoring My Wife’s Memory While Supporting Hospice Patients, Families

Posted on November 22, 2017 by John Tegan in Donors

After a 20-year battle with breast cancer, Lorraine took a good friend’s advice and sought hospice services through Care Dimensions. More than anything, Lorraine wanted to remain in her own home surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and me. Care Dimensions made Lorraine’s desire to stay home possible, and for that I am extremely grateful. They were always available to answer my questions, even on nights and weekends.Our whole family was embraced by Care Dimensions - from the compassionate care they provided to Lorraine to the bereavement support offered after her passing. ...

Learning to Cope With My Mom’s Death

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Brian Morissette in Children

It was just another relaxing Sunday. I was playing in my backyard, and the rest of my family members were up to their own personal thing. This seemed like just a normal weekend day until I got a phone call from my dad telling me that my mom was in the hospital. ...

Volunteering to Help Fellow Veterans on Hospice

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Lisa Conti in Veterans, Volunteers

Members of the Care Dimensions Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteer Program provide companionship and a friendly set of ears for veterans receiving hospice care. They give of themselves, not just out of their sense of duty, but out of respect and admiration. ...

It’s Never too Late to Say ‘Thank You’ to our Nation’s Veterans

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Patricia Ahern, RN, MBA, FACHE in Veterans

Americans across the country celebrate Veterans' Day on November 11, a special day to salute the men and women who bravely served our country in the military. These fellow Americans have made profound sacrifices in defense of freedom and they deserve our heartfelt thanks and appreciation. Honoring our nation’s veterans includes supporting them throughout their entire lives, especially at the end. ...

Hospitality: Cultivating Inclusion in Spiritual Care

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Rona Tyndall, M.Div. in Hospice

Our spiritual self is the part of each individual that is unique, the innermost part of each of us that searches for meaning. As life draws to a close and grief is woven into the fabric of our days, that search for meaning becomes increasingly urgent. Hence, dying and grieving are every bit as much spiritual events as they are medical events. People are created to love and to help each other. The chaplain’s question, “How is your spirit?” is an invitation to spiritual companionship with our patients as they search their lives for meaning. ...

‘Do Your Job’ Takes on Special Meaning for Ipswich Man

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Lisa Conti in Hospice

For Ipswich native and New England Patriots fan Steve Brown, “Do your job” is more than a popular phrase; it’s a philosophy to which he has subscribed through five bouts of cancer over 32 years. For his entire adult life, Steve did whatever it took to provide for his family. The adversity started early, but like a true Patriot, he met it head-on every time. ...

Hospice Aide: Every Day is a Reward

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Elena Connelly, CNA in Hospice careers

I have been a certified nursing assistant (CNA) for 25 years, and a hospice aide at Care Dimensions for the past 10 years. Every day is a reward for me because I get to help people who really need it. I knew from an early age that I would devote my life to helping others. I had a traumatic experience that shaped who I am, and only recently have I been able to share it. ...

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