by Candyl Eyster | Feb 18, 2016 | caregiver, hospice care, Nursing, volunteers
You want the best comfort for your loved one when it’s time for hospice care. That care extends support and relief to you as family, too. Sisters Linda Rabe and Darlene Bennett and their beloved, late mom, Josephine Blaedel, benefited from the compassionate care at...
by Candyl Eyster | Feb 5, 2016 | care centers, hospice care, palliative care, Spiritual Care
Many people take a deep look at themselves while in hospice, longing to know if their lives were meaningful. They often are full of questions and emotions that need to be expressed in order to have a peaceful ending. Through spiritual care, they can find understanding...
by Candyl Eyster | Jan 20, 2016 | caregiver, Donations, grief, hospice care, inspiration
By Brenda Moore Loving daughter and Riviera Day School VPK Teacher My family and I lost our beloved husband, Daddy and “Popo” (grandfather) – William F. McDonald – to prostate cancer on January 30, 1999. He was a man devoted to his family; his...
by Candyl Eyster | Jan 12, 2016 | advance care planning, care centers, caregiver, grief, Home health, hospice care, pace, palliative care, seniors
Empath Health is committed to serving everyone in our community who needs us. Karen Davis-Pritchett joined Empath Health as the new community outreach specialist last summer. In this Q&A, Karen discusses her education background, insights of the African-American...
by Candyl Eyster | Dec 29, 2015 | care centers, hospice care, pace, veterans, volunteers
Serving in the military is an ultimate honor to many veterans. It’s an experience many will remember and hold close for a lifetime. The Empath Health Veterans Program is committed to honoring and supporting the veterans in our care and in our community. One special...
by Candyl Eyster | Dec 22, 2015 | Donations, hospice care, resale shoppes, teen volunteers
Giving Back, Socializing & Joy As a young person, Paula Parra realized the meaning and value of hospice care. Suncoast Hospice cared for her grandmother and supported the family, too. Touched by that beautiful experience, Paula chose to get involved and carry...
