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One Hand Washing the Other

For Army veteran Leo and his daughter Donna, the many aspects of hospice care have made an immeasurable impact on their quality of life.

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Hospice Houses Allow Families to Focus on What Matters Most

"Kind of halfway between the hospital and heaven." That's how Galo described the Kaplan Family Hospice House - where he spent his final three weeks surrounded by family.

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A Journey of Love, Literature, and Care

With palliative care and hospice care from Care Dimensions, Christine Reichert and Nancy Brown received what they treasured most: time to simply be with each other.

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An Unexpected Gift: A Family's Hospice House Experience

When Nancy Haslett chose hospice care, her family discovered a healthcare experience unlike any they had known: compassionate care that honored her wishes while bringing them comfort.

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Volunteer-Patient Connection Leads to an Impactful Gift

Hospice volunteers often form special bonds with the patients they visit. In this instance, it led to a simple, but meaningful gift.

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Hospice Helps Daughter Keep Promise to Mom

When dementia changed everything for 88-year-old Kathleen Connell, her daughter discovered hospice offers much more than she first thought. See how Care Dimensions is supporting their entire family.

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For Former Marine Reservist, Longterm Hospice Care Has Improved Quality of Life

Veteran Anna Giordano has made hospice work for her lifestyle and healthcare goals. Read how she's able to stay in control of her care choices.

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Choosing HomeMD, Hospice Helps Yvonne and Family

When Yvonne Martin and her family needed support at home, they called Care Dimensions, first for primary care, and later for hospice.

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Staying Comfortable at Home with Hospice

Hospice isn't just about the final few days. For patient Rosie Cleary, hospice helped her stay as comfortable as possible and ensured she could make the most of every day.

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Family Finds Peace at the Kaplan House

Bruce Talbot saw the care and compassion his wife Lynda received at the Kaplan Family Hospice House. It helped ease his own decision to go to Kaplan for his own care.

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Living Each Day to the Fullest with Hospice

Having hospice at home with Care Dimensions has helped Linda Bain avoid hospitalizations, manage her pain and symptoms, and continue to live her life, despite having lung cancer and COPD.

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