Misty’s Wish
January 20, 2012
Our “Hospice Heroes” program launch is underway. Hospice Heroes is a community of individuals, families, and school, church or service groups across Northern Ohio who host fundraising activities that help our agency provide care to all who need it, regardless of their ability to pay. Each month we will be sharing an inspirational story about [...]
Read more...An Angelic Delivery
January 3, 2012
The holiday season is all about giving back for Denise Selan-Tegge. For several years Denise has decorated a six foot tall Christmas tree and put it up for sale in her shop in Willoughby, Twice Loved. This year, the theme of the tree was angels. She suggested a price of $300 for the tree and [...]
Read more...Volunteers Exemplify the True Meaning of Christmas
December 29, 2011
“I can’t imagine staying home Christmas morning and opening socks and underwear when I can share the spirit of the holidays with others, helping to make Hospice House a ‘home away from home,’” said Bill Jindra, a Hospice of the Western Reserve volunteer who has been playing Santa at David Simpson Hospice House for the [...]
Read more...Seasoned with Love
December 16, 2011
“Seasoned with Love” were the three words written on the bright red aprons worn by three generations of the Martin Family as they prepared a dinner at David Simpson Hospice House. In the family kitchen at the House, they prepared homemade meat sauce, spaghetti, salad, rolls and cake to serve 80 on Sunday, Nov. 6 [...]
Read more...Thanksgiving is Less Than a Week Away, What Are You Thankful For?
November 18, 2011
Six more days until Thanksgiving, which means six more days before the holiday season officially kicks off. Six more days before we will be sitting around the dinner table with family and friends, gorging ourselves on turkey, potatoes and stuffing, and leaving only enough room for one last piece of pumpkin pie. But this holiday is not only about eating until [...]
Read more...November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
November 1, 2011
Each year, in November, we celebrate National Hospice and Palliative Care Month by spreading the news about one benefit hospice care offers to patients and their loved ones: creating a legacy through ethical wills. Sometimes called life closure or legacy work, an ethical will is a collection of personal values and family history that can be [...]
Read more...National Massage Therapy Awareness Week
October 27, 2011
This week, Hospice of the Western Reserve is celebrating National Massage Therapy Awareness Week. Some facts about massage therapy at Hospice of the Western Reserve: Massage therapists at Hospice of the Western Reserve are licensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio. Massage therapy is provided by one paid massage therapist (Andrea Schlenkerman) and a [...]
Read more...Hoops for Hospice
October 18, 2011
While scoring points for Laurel High School basketball, 16 year-old Katie has also scored more than $1,900 in donations through her personal fundraiser, Hoops for Hospice. Her grandmother’s hospice experience inspired her to help us care for others. Last fall, after setting a goal of 300-point season, Katie sent out dozens of letters seeking point [...]
Read more...Susie’s Peach Pie
October 17, 2011
While under the care of their Hospice of the Western Reserve team, some patients improve to the point where they no longer fit into hospice or palliative care guidelines. We stay connected with patients like these through our Navigator Program. Social workers, advance care nurses and trained volunteers visit routinely and provide assistance with community [...]
Read more...Committed to our Friends and Followers
October 12, 2011
What are people saying about Hospice of the Western Reserve on Facebook and Twitter? Take a look, follow or like us and share what hospice means to you.
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The Soul’s Journey: Stories from the Heart of Hospice is home to inspirational stories from patients, families, team members and the community. For many, healing is in the telling – share your story today.
Our Mission:
Hospice of the Western Reserve provides palliative end-of-life care, caregiver support and bereavement services throughout Northern Ohio. In celebration of the individual worth of each life, we strive to relieve suffering, enhance comfort, promote quality of life, foster choice in end-of-life care and support effective grieving.
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The Bereavement Center Blog
Alive Hospice Blog
Hospice Foundation of America
Hospice and Caregiving Blog
The Good Death
Pallimed
Death Club for Cuties
Palliative Care Grand Rounds
Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog
Caregiver’s Corner