Volunteer Creates Bouquets of Thanks at Kaplan Family Hospice House

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Wendy Killeen in Kaplan Family Hospice House, Volunteers

Volunteer Kathe Hyland of Danvers creates floral arrangements for Care Dimensions' Kaplan Family Hospice House as a way of giving back for the care her mother received there. ...

Community Volunteers’ Knitting, Sewing Bring Comfort to Hospice Patients

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Wendy Killeen in Hospice, Kaplan Family Hospice House, Volunteers

Two community volunteers from Wenham, MA, donate their talents to create prayer squares and quilts that are given to patients at Care Dimensions' Kaplan Family Hospice House. ...

How Hospice Became Personal for Me

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Lisa Conti in Hospice, Kaplan Family Hospice House

Reading and writing about hospice is one thing. Referring a childhood friend for hospice is another. ...

Committed to Volunteering, Making a Difference

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Anne Williams in Complementary therapy, Kaplan Family Hospice House, Volunteers

In 1980, she made a commitment to improve the lives and deaths of people with terminal illnesses and she continues to live out that commitment today. Volunteers at the Kaplan Family Hospice House say that Gail’s sense of humor and her kindness are evident in her interactions with patients and fellow volunteers. ...

Taking a Walk That Matters for High School Classmate

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Kate Costin in Donors, Hospice, Kaplan Family Hospice House, Walk for Hospice

I wanted to remember my friend and do something positive in her memory, so I thought, “What better way than the Walk for Hospice?” It would be nice if I could get some of our classmates together to raise money for hospice patients and their families in Debbie’s memory. ...

Hospice Patient Gets Wish to Witness Daughter’s Wedding

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Rebecca Brackett in Kaplan Family Hospice House

Spencer and her fiancé Joe had planned their wedding day for June 2nd and were pleased that all of their friends and family would be able to attend. But everything changed in early May when Spencer’s mom, Margaret, became severely ill and began receiving hospice services at home from Care Dimensions. Care Dimensions' staff suggested that if Spencer and Joe wanted to have a wedding ceremony with Margaret involved, the best timing would be that very day. Spencer and Joe didn’t hesitate, saying “Yes, we want to do this.” ...

Ipswich Coach Woodworth's Legacy Lives On

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Maureen Woodworth in Donors, Kaplan Family Hospice House

In October of 2015, Doug was diagnosed with a rare brain disease and given three months to live. That’s when I called Care Dimensions. They immediately helped set my mind at ease. Care Dimensions allowed me to provide a wonderful experience for Doug in his journey through end of life. They allowed me and my family to enjoy every moment with Doug in a home-like setting and if there was anything we needed they were right there for us. ...

Honoring Meme’s Memory at Walk for Hospice

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Glenn Boutchie, Jr. in Donors, Kaplan Family Hospice House, Walk for Hospice

On the morning of the 2008 Walk for Hospice, it was raining. Meme had said she wanted to go, but we figured the bad weather might change her mind. I woke her up and asked if she still wanted to go with us. “Of course,” she said. “It’s a beautiful day!” She was so happy that she was doing what she wanted to do. ...

Happily Ever After: Even Death Couldn't End This Love Story

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Lisa Conti in Hospice, Kaplan Family Hospice House

Gene and Helen Galipeau may have lived the consummate love story of their generation. Both born in 1924, they met and fell in love during World War II. That love grew during nearly 72 years of marriage and culminated in ultimate devotion to each other during their final day on Earth. ...

A Daughter Honoring Her Mother's Life Work

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Susan Mineo in Kaplan Family Hospice House

My mother, Gloria Mineo, was a champion and still is, even in her spiritual realm. She lived during the Depression for which, I don’t think I knew the full amount of strife and struggle of her beginnings. She was strong but soft. She was discipline. She was patience. She was an artist. She was the “glue.” She was a Mother. ...

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Volunteer Creates Bouquets of Thanks at Kaplan Family Hospice House

Community Volunteers’ Knitting, Sewing Bring Comfort to Hospice Patients

How Hospice Became Personal for Me

Committed to Volunteering, Making a Difference

Taking a Walk That Matters for High School Classmate

Hospice Patient Gets Wish to Witness Daughter’s Wedding

Ipswich Coach Woodworth's Legacy Lives On

Honoring Meme’s Memory at Walk for Hospice

Happily Ever After: Even Death Couldn't End This Love Story

A Daughter Honoring Her Mother's Life Work