Hospice nurses are skilled in assessing and managing a patient’s pain and symptoms. They are trained caregivers who provide hands-on patient care. Skilled listeners, hospice nurses comfort the family while also teaching them how to take the best care of their loved one.

Massage therapy for hospice patients induces a relaxation response in the body, which triggers the release of serotonin in the brain. This chemical impacts thoughts and emotion, creating a sense of peace and a greater ability to cope with the uncertainty that lies ahead.

Aides perform a combination of light housekeeping and personal hygiene duties, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and oral care. They ensure patients are comfortable, and spend time talking and listening during bedside visits. Most importantly, they make a difference in patients’ lives.

Hospice social workers provide emotional and psychosocial support to the patient and family. They coordinate the logistics of the patient’s care, working with insurance companies or the Veterans Administration and helping with finances, funeral planning or other tasks. Social workers are always available to lend a friendly and listening ear.

Every day, our Volunteer Manager puts on their matchmaker hats and link up interested volunteers with opportunities that meet their interests, talents, availability and location. Here are a few examples: Companion Visits, Pet Companion Visits, and Sharing Talents.

Chaplains provide spiritual services to patients and their families, including counseling, spiritual assessments, and guidance. They can work with people of all cultures, belief systems, traditions, and religious orientations. If a family requests spiritual help from a chaplain of a different faith, the chaplain will make that available.