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
Hospice Giving Foundation Announces New Board Directors, New Honors, New Staff Monterey California, Wednesday January 20, 2021 — it’s been a busy season of change for Hospice Giving Foundation Board of Directors and staff. This month we welcome new directors to our board: S. Collin Nelson, Asset Manager at Lewis Builders, Kim Parker, CPA with Augustine Consulting, Inc, and Ben S. Jonas, ARM, Vice President Commercial & Specialty Insurance with Hub International
CEO Message: January 2021 Dear Friends, New beginnings offer hope. I don’t know anyone who wasn’t ready to be done with 2020. However, the pandemic and the immense stressors on families, along with serious societal unrest continues to bring about loss, sorrow, and tragedy in our country. More than ever, we need to work together to create hope and healing. I think to find hope in times of very serious trouble,
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CEO Message: October 2020 Dear Friends, Fall is a time of anticipation for traditions and celebrations that we’ve known all our lives. Just thinking about it, we can almost experience the scents and sensations that come along with this season. Starting with the Jewish high holidays, onto playful Halloween and spirited Día de los Muertos, through Christmas, Hanukkah, and all the varied religious and cultural celebrations in December, the season culminates with
CEO Message: July 2020 Dear Friends, A message to you a few months ago was from my living room via video. We all thought that with a short, but disciplined stay-at-home approach, life would have been starting to resemble a version of normalcy by now. Sadly, that is not the case. All of us at HG Foundation are still working remotely and know we are very fortunate to have important work
A Brief but Spectacular Take on Compassionate Care During COVID-19 Dr. Diane Meier is the director of the Center to Advance Palliative Care in New York City. As a palliative care specialist, she has an intimate view of how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting patients and their loved ones. Meier shares her Brief But Spectacular take on showing compassion during COVID-19. As seen on PBS News Hour Recent News
