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What I Wish Every Patient Knew About Hospice

What I Wish Every Patient Knew About Hospice

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Mary Johnson, RN in Hospice

A hospice nurse explains several benefits of choosing hospice early during a serious illness. ...

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Pandemic Reflection: Spiritual Counselors Do What it Takes to Create a Sacred Space

Pandemic Reflection: Spiritual Counselors Do What it Takes to Create a Sacred Space

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Rev. Beth Loughhead, M.Div.

In recognition of Spiritual Care Week and its theme, "Relevant and Responsive in Times of Crisis," Care Dimensions Spiritual Counselor Beth Loughhead recalls the extraordinary measures taken to create a sacred space for hospice patients, families, and co-workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

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4 Alternative Ways of Taking Medication

4 Alternative Ways of Taking Medication

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Nancy Messih, RPh in Caregiving

While taking medication by mouth may be convenient and cost-effective for most people, here are other options for those who have trouble swallowing. ...

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Why I Support the Walk for Hospice: Our Mission and Our Community

Why I Support the Walk for Hospice: Our Mission and Our Community

Posted on September 21, 2022 by Robin Ellington in Walk for Hospice

This year Care Dimensions Hospice Aide Dale Lemure made a pledge to raise more money than last year to support the 35th Annual Walk for Hospice. With the help of business relationships she has forged in her 19-year career, she did just that. ...

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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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