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Hospice Pet Therapy Programs Can Boost Patient, Staff Satisfaction

Hospice News

But hospices need to vet and train human and animal volunteers to sustain these services. Hospices offer a variety of volunteer-based programs such as art, aroma, massage and music therapy, with some providers increasingly integrating animals into their mix of services.

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

HopeHealth

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

HopeHealth

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

HopeHealth

Joan’s mother, father and dear friend passed away on HopeHealth’s care. 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.

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

HopeHealth

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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Hospice Programs Slated for Closure Remain Open

Hospice News

Hospice programs in central New York remain open, despite local legislators previously indicating staffing-related closures. In 2022, legislators in Oswego County in New York state voted to shutter its hospice services within the year. However, The Caring Coalition of Central New York, d.b.a.

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Hospice Volunteer Found Purpose After Loss

Traditions Health

For two years, Harger cared for Kay at home before realizing he needed some help. And luckily, he found the support he needed with the hospice team at Traditions Health. They took good care of her, Harger said. Volunteer with Traditions Health Hospice volunteers at Traditions Health help in a variety of ways.