...population. This, coupled with geographic isolation from other communities, creates a large (and growing) need for hospice services. Seeing this gap, a handful of dedicated Sitkans led by two nurses, Aurelia Hughes and Jean Frank, brought Southeast...
...chairs, etc. Our goal is to recruit a small team of people who might be involved as volunteers in this aspect of the Hospice services team.We also rely heavily on volunteers to help with special projects and fundraisers such as our annual Remembrance...
...pressure ulcers and wound care. The Foundation for End of Life Care has, as part of its mission, the support of hospice services in Southeast Alaska. Accordingly, the Foundation has awarded a grant of $7,000 to Hospice and Home Care of Juneau...
...suggests a donation ot the Clallam County Hospice, 450 East 8th St., Port Angeles, WA 98362 or your local nonprofit Hospice.Services were held at Sequim Valley Funeral Chapel October 14th. Please have cards send to The Sequim Valley Chapel 108...
...because they get something out of it. There's a closeness to people you don't get with other jobs." Juneau's hospice services began in 1979 as a way to provide care to patients, friends and families who are coping with the final stages of...
...senior or a homeless person, a mentor to a child through Scouts or other youth programs, or desperately needed hospice services to a dying family member or friend can make you feel good about fall. As part of my "spirit journey," I feel...
...Hospice is different. The patient and the family are the ones that are in charge." Mary and John Jensen have arranged hospice service for four of their family members - John's parents, Mary's ex-husband and her father. "Hospice does not intrude...
...Place, 415 Willoughby Ave. 789-7218. Juneau Hospice meeting, 7:15 p.m., Juneau Senior Center. A talk on hospice services for people dying. Open to all; hosted by Mt. Juneau AARP No. 865. Thursday, Aug. 17 Juneau-Douglas High...
...Place, 415 Willoughby Ave. 789-7218. Juneau Hospice meeting, 7:15 p.m., Juneau Senior Center. A talk on hospice services for people dying. Open to all; hosted by Mt. Juneau AARP No. 865. (8/16 only) Thursday, Aug. 17 Juneau-Douglas...
...with the grief that accompanies the loss of a loved one. "It's never too soon to learn about what to expect from hospice services," Redifer said. "At the center of the hospice philosophy is the belief that each of us has the right to die pain-free...
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