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Paying it Forward as a Hospice Volunteer

Paying it Forward as a Hospice Volunteer

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Susan Phillips in Volunteers

Grateful for the support her family received from hospice team members, Susan Phillips is using lessons she learned to help patients and families as a Care Dimensions hospice volunteer. ...

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“Raising the Bar” to Help Bring Quality Care to All

“Raising the Bar” to Help Bring Quality Care to All

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Shaun Neville in Hospice,  Walk for Hospice

One of this year's biggest teams at the Walk for Hospice will be there to honor Jim Rogal, a man known for being passionate about athletics, his career and his family. ...

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Why I Walk: Hospice is My Pet Cause

Why I Walk: Hospice is My Pet Cause

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Abbie O'Grady, RN, CHPN in Kaplan Family Hospice House,  Volunteers,  Walk for Hospice

Even in the very last, oh-so-painful moments of their son's life, the O'Grady family found comfort and love when Care Dimensions' beloved volunteers brought their dogs to his bedside at the Kaplan Family Hospice House. ...

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Why I Walk: Hospice Made Julia’s Journey Easier

Why I Walk: Hospice Made Julia’s Journey Easier

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Laura Kirkpatrick in Hospice,  Walk for Hospice

A mom recalls how hospice for one of her twin newborn daughters allowed her and her husband to keep their baby at home and comfortable during her short life. ...

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Volunteer: ‘It’s Nice to Know I’m Making a Difference’

Volunteer: ‘It’s Nice to Know I’m Making a Difference’

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Lisa Conti in Volunteers

Nancy Moore of Danvers wanted to make meaningful use of her time in retirement, and she found the perfect fit as a hospice volunteer. ...

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Eve Walks in Memory of Dad

Eve Walks in Memory of Dad

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Robin Ellington in Walk for Hospice

It was a relief for Eve and her family to have the Care Dimensions hospice team there to support her dad and her family. "My dad wanted to be home and Care Dimensions made that possible, allowing all of us to enjoy being together." ...

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Camp Stepping Stones 2022: Children and Families Gather in Person for Fun and Remembrance

Camp Stepping Stones 2022: Children and Families Gather in Person for Fun and Remembrance

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Robin Ellington

Camp Stepping Stones gives campers and families a space to feel supported and safe, a time to be together in their healing journey. ...

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Check Out Care Dimensions' Walk Team, Bad Assets -- and Be Challenged!

Check Out Care Dimensions' Walk Team, Bad Assets -- and Be Challenged!

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Robin Ellington in Walk for Hospice

The Bad Assets fundraising team has supported the Walk for Hospice for years -- find out what makes them so successful. ...

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There’s Nothing Like a Dog’s Love

There’s Nothing Like a Dog’s Love

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Jan Lindsay in Pet therapy,  Volunteers

Jan's dogs helped her cope with her husband's death. Now as a volunteer pet visiting team, she and her black Labrador Retriever bring comfort to hospice patients and their caregivers. ...

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Back In Person! Walk for Hospice 2022 Q & A

Back In Person! Walk for Hospice 2022 Q & A

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Care Dimensions in Walk for Hospice

Care Dimensions Special Events Manager Amy Rein will be organizing her fifth Walk for Hospice. She sat down for questions about this year’s event and lessons learned over the past few years. ...

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