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The farewell gift: A hospice volunteer helps a son say goodbye

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In his father’s final days, a son made an unexpected connection with a hospice volunteer. The post The farewell gift: A hospice volunteer helps a son say goodbye appeared first on HopeHealth. Their conversation left a lifelong impact.

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“Dying is an important part of living”: Lessons from a hospice volunteer

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Hospice volunteers give so much of themselves to help patients and families. The post “Dying is an important part of living”: Lessons from a hospice volunteer appeared first on HopeHealth. Often, they learn these life lessons along the way.

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The reason I do this: How a hospice volunteer finds his purpose

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When Phil saw the ad for hospice volunteers in Massachusetts, he wasn’t sure if a guy like him could help. The post The reason I do this: How a hospice volunteer finds his purpose appeared first on HopeHealth. But he knew he wanted to try.

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Daughter, friend, “caregiver to the caregiver”: The path & passion of a hospice volunteer

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With each experience, she discovered another aspect of hospice — and another way she wanted to pay it forward. The post Daughter, friend, “caregiver to the caregiver”: The path & passion of a hospice volunteer appeared first on HopeHealth. Joan’s mother, father and dear friend passed away on HopeHealth’s care.

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“This is what life is about”: The legacy of a 90-year-old hospice volunteer

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A 90-year-old hospice volunteer reflects on 22 years of writing patients’ life stories and comforting families after loss. “My The post “This is what life is about”: The legacy of a 90-year-old hospice volunteer appeared first on HopeHealth. My life has been enriched beyond words,” she says.

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“This is your day”: A hospice patient’s golf dream comes true

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Thanks to a hospice volunteer, he finally did. The post “This is your day”: A hospice patient’s golf dream comes true appeared first on HopeHealth. His whole life, Jack dreamed of playing the golf course at Rhode Island Country Club.

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Helping Hands | The Importance of Hospice Volunteers | Cindy Outlaw

Hospice of the North Coast

Hospice care can be a challenging and emotional experience for patients and their families. Hospice volunteers play a critical role in supporting patients and their loved ones during this time. But hospice volunteering isn’t just about helping patients.