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A Personal Reflection on Injustice, Fear, and Hope
A Personal Reflection on Injustice, Fear, and Hope
June 01, 2020

Fear is an interesting and powerful emotion. It can prevent us from doing something dangerous, acting as that sixth sense that helps us to make good decisions. ...
Social Media Etiquette for Announcing a Death in the Digital Age
Social Media Etiquette for Announcing a Death in the Digital Age
February 18, 2020

Death in the digital age can come with a lot of uncertainty. Most people are overwhelmed with the responsibility of announcing and mourning a death on social ...
Mail From the Chiefs
Mail From the Chiefs
January 29, 2020

The Kansas City Chiefs have a lot going on right now, but that didn’t stop them from taking care of one of their biggest fans. When our social worker Terrell ...
Music Therapy for Baby Denisha
Music Therapy for Baby Denisha
September 18, 2019

Most of us realize the power of music to motivate, express, and connect with our higher power as we use it to help us exercise, dance with our partner, share ...
Journeying Through Grief at Camp
Journeying Through Grief at Camp
February 25, 2019

Over the past five years, I have been fortunate enough to be able to act as Camp Director for Southeast Wisconsin’s Annual Children’s Bereavement Camp. This ...
“Joan Is About Life”
“Joan Is About Life”
August 14, 2018

Joan has always been a free spirit. After growing up in Michigan, she found her home in California where she lived with her husband, and loved to swim, climb ...
My Dream Became a Reality
My Dream Became a Reality
July 31, 2018

Our San Diego patient José Sanchez-Martinez was a painter; whenever our staff went to his house, you could find half-painted artwork everywhere. He also loved ...
“It’s-All-About-Joe Day!”
“It’s-All-About-Joe Day!”
June 11, 2018

There’s a last wish to suit everyone . . . and in Joe’s case, he wished for an actual suit! Joe is a 73-year old Vietnam War Veteran, who now resides at ...
The True Beauty of Hospice
The True Beauty of Hospice
April 26, 2018

When I first met Tara, instead of shaking my hand, she jumped out of her chair, a big smile on her face, and said, “Oh no, I’m a hugger!” I laughed and ...
“Do You Really Think She Can Hear Me?”
“Do You Really Think She Can Hear Me?”
January 09, 2018

About a month ago I had the privilege of being at a patient’s bedside as she experienced a peaceful death. I am a Hospice Admissions Nurse and had been asked ...
Man’s Best Friend at All Stages of Life
Man’s Best Friend at All Stages of Life
January 02, 2018

They say that dog is man’s best friend, and those are words that are all too true for pet therapy team Rosemary and her pup, Sophie. From the first time we ...
Patsy and Frederick’s New Couch
Patsy and Frederick’s New Couch
December 18, 2017

Hospice care isn’t about just caring for our patient; it is also about caring for each individual family member who is part of our patient’s life. Often, it ...
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