More than 1 million people and their families are under the care of hospice each year. The focus of hospice is that each person has the right to pass pain-free, with dignity, compassion, and respect. The hospice team provides the necessary support to make sure this happens for each and every patient. CompassionCare Hospice relies… Read more »
Anyone with a genuine desire to help others and has time to share is encouraged to volunteer with CompassionCare Hospice! We are currently looking for individuals interested in joining our team. There are opportunities for everyone… calling bingo and assisting with other activities in our care facilities (assisted living), reading to patients or playing games, sharing… Read more »
While the health benefits of music have long been known to positively affect one’s emotions, mood, and well-being, a multitude of new studies have confirmed that music therapy may be just the right “medicine” we need. Research shows that music is the first and last sensation we experience as human beings and could possibly help with things such as… Read more »
Hospice volunteers are essential when putting together a hospice team. Medicare guidelines require hospice organizations to have and utilize volunteers in addition to their paid employees, volunteers help to support hospice staff and also relieve caregivers. They make scheduled visits as needed based on their availability and willingness. They are unpaid, yet can be priceless. Many people imagine themselves becoming volunteers, making a… Read more »
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