In her decade of working as a per diem chaplain for Hospicare, Kathleen has sat with countless people who are facing intense grief and loss.
We spoke with Kathleen on the 11th year anniversary of her working at Hospicare.
For Jonathon, hospice has meant more than just comfort care—it’s given him the chance to keep making a difference. When his Hospicare volunteer, Steven, asked what was most important to him in this season of life, Jonathon didn’t hesitate. He wanted to help others.
Whether you’re planning ahead for the care of a loved one or for yourself, one of the most common and important questions is: “How, exactly, do we pay for hospice?” …
When a loved one dies, our memories of them can provide comfort, give us a way to process our grief, and continue the feeling of connection with them, all while allowing us to continue to honor their lives.
We asked several community members, Hospicare staff, and others to share how they keep memories of their loved ones alive.
Thanks to the hard work of staff, the volunteer WS Planning Committee, and 100+ other volunteers, the 21st annual Women Swimmin’ went on without a hitch. 314 women swam across the…
Inspired by the help Hospicare gave to her first husband, which allowed him to have a more peaceful final few weeks of life, Susan H. Murphy decided last December to…
We are so pleased to welcome three new board members to our team. Read on to learn more about Kathy, Kenneth, and Mary. Kathy Schlather Kathy Schlather has lived with…
We are so grateful to Q Cassetti for designing this years t-shirt and poster for our 29th Women Swimmin’! Q. Cassetti has many years of visual art experiences with illustration being…
Our Bereavement Library provides an assortment of information and is available to those interested in learning more about grief and loss. There are lending libraries in the Ithaca office (located…
Meet, Xihang Wang, one of our amazing patient care volunteers. He has volunteered in the Residence since fall 2020. He has been a regular at the dinner shift for most…