CEO Message: March 2021 Dear Friends, Partial to torch songs with a feisty edge, I've always loved Dolly Parton's song that starts with... “Here you come again / Just when I've begun to get myself together / You waltz right in the door / Just like you've done before...” Admittedly not all the lyrics apply, but when we think about our process of re-entry, it sure feels like the first few
To ensure resources are invested as effectively as possible, Hospice Giving Foundation routinely examines the strengths and limitations of end-of-life care in our community. In early 2021, we engaged with stakeholders in the local system of care for the seriously ill, whose input and dedication we greatly value. We did this while recognizing the serious disparities that exist in access to health care and how that greatly affects our communities. The primary goal was
2021 A Conversation About COVID and the End-Of-Life Experience Watch this informative, helpful, and inspiring program on how serious illness and end of life is different during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this 90-minute presentation you will hear experts talk about, palliative care during COVID, good communication with doctors and family, how families are coping with a loved one with COVID, sorting through your feelings when someone is sick, how to cope with
2020 Coping with Grief During the Holidays Program This year's program includes a special segment on exploring how to make our limited gathering opportunities meaningful. In this 90-minute presentation you will hear experts talk about grief and loss, especially as we remember those we are missing. Presenters: Joy Smith, RN, MSN – CHOMP and Papillon Center for Loss & Transition Ruth Shapiro, LCSW – Coastal Kids Home Care Jennifer Allen, LMFT, ATR-BC
