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A Life’s Passion Shared

The Bucket-List Blog

Robert and Lesa, together with Hospice Care Plus staff and volunteers (L to R): Deb Condrey, Tammy Warford, Brenna Wallhausser, Melanie Helvie, Kelly Fitch, Robert Kilbourn, Sherri Smith, Courtney Saylor, Sherri Elam, Jerry Derringer, Sally Iseral, Alisha Schumacher, Lesa Kilbourn, Dr. Hanan Budeiri, Jim Baldwin.

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Why I Volunteer, Meg’s Story

Hope Hospice

The last patient I saw as a therapist inspired me to become a hospice volunteer. Weak and very frail from months of illness, Richard * returned home from the hospital to find that his beloved garden had been planted and lovingly cared for by his dearest friend. He had a gregarious and positive personality.

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Male Caregiver Interview: Frances Shani Parker and Frank Gasiorek

Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog

However, the realization that I only get one of these, a unique person and mother, is important. As the years passed and more personal care and attention were needed, my mother stated she did not want to live her final years outside of her home. She also did not want outsider care assistance.