This August, Hospicare’s leadership was thrilled to hire Morgan Ryan, who has occasionally worked per diem in the Hospicare residence since 2022, as its first full-time palliative nurse practitioner. Morgan will be leading a new palliative program that will serve up…
When someone you love dies, the holidays don’t just “feel different.” They can feel like they belong to a different life—one you’re not living anymore. The traditions you used to look forward to may…
We’re excited to share some wonderful news—palliative care services are coming to our community this fall through our new program! Even better, thanks to the kindness and generosity of our…
Gracie’s story began in Room 6 at the Hospicare residence on King Road. One day, a patient started asking for extra milk with unusual frequency. The secret he was hiding…
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…