Jim’s Story: A Hospice Story
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Each of our offices has a “Patient Chair” present. This is where decisions are made and we reflect that every…
A Long Haul Truck Driver’s Last Wish
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At Heart ‘n Home, we focus on affirming life. We want our patients to live (the way they want to)…
Commit to Serve this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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January 20, 2020, marks the 25th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This day celebrates the Civil Rights leader’s…
Tips on How to Boost Your Mood
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Although there are many ways to increase your mood, one effective way is to increase the amount of pleasure you…
Preparing for Loss
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At Heart ‘n Home, we have made some exciting changes with our bereavement care. Our Spiritual & Grief Counselors will…
Stay Home for the Holidays with Hospice
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The holidays are meant to be shared with those that you love. It’s not about the “things” we give or…
Be Care Curious During National Family Caregivers Month
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Are you one of the 90 million in the U.S. who are providing care to a loved one? For the…
How to Help Children Process Death
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Childhood is filled with events that mold and shape us. Sometimes things happen that children don’t comprehend. Today is National…
Barb Knits Through Her Healing Journey
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When you lose a loved one your life changes. You have to learn to live on without them physically in…
Remember to Thank Those Who Have Served
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People across America take time to honor our Veterans on November 11th, a special day to salute the men and…
Spirituality and Death
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This week I was saddened to hear of the sudden passing of a friend’s wife. My heart breaks for my…
Heart ‘n Home Volunteer Earns National Volunteer of the Year Award
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NHPCO Announces Winners of National Volunteer Awards 84-YEAR-OLD VOLUNTEER VETERAN FROM IDAHO WINS NATIONAL RECOGNITION Heart ‘n Home Hospice headquartered…
National American Pharmacist Month
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Many may not know that Heart ‘n Home has a Hospice Pharmacist on staff. Trenton Jenks, PharmD, CGP, is our…
Heart ‘n Home – Community Service Organization of the Year!
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Heart ‘n Home’s La Pine, Oregon, office recently received recognition for their service to their community. On September 28th, Theresa…
Feelings of Uselessness Affects the Aging Generation
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As a twelve-year-old living in Berlin at the start of the war, my patient was told her purpose was to…
Pain Comes in Many Forms
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Pain is a part of life that we can’t avoid and there are many ways in which we can feel…
Hospice Team – Comfort Creators
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“Comfort care is an essential part of care at the end of life. That care helps soothe a person who…
Volunteering Gives Me Purpose
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When Yvonne started volunteering with Heart ‘n Home she had no idea that this act of giving would enrich her…
“I’ve got life back!”
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“One, two, three, four. Quilt and quilt and quilt some more.” Helene says with a smile. During a recent visit…
Dr. Billy Galligar Joins Heart ‘n Home Hospice
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Heart ‘n Home Hospice is excited to announce the addition to their team – Billy Galligar, MD! He is the…
Celebrating Older Americans on Senior Citizen’s Day
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Since 1988, August 21st has been set aside as a day to honor our older Americans. Senior Citizen’s Day is…
Making Your Way Through the Emotions of Grief & Loss
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I was recently invited to join a “Grief Walk” with our current Grief and Loss Support Group in Fruitland. I…
What to Expect From Your Hospice Nurse
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Heart ‘n Home understands that when you choose hospice, you wish to remain at home and avoid numerous trips to…
Caring for My Precious Daddy
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One of the most difficult things about aging is coming to a point when you start to rely on others…
The Imperative Role of Personal Care Assistants
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When asked to name a “compassionate career,” one of the first careers that comes to my mind is that of…
Older Americans Month 2019: Connect, Create, Contribute
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Each year, more and more older adults are making a positive impact in our communities. As volunteers, employees, employers, educators,…
Volunteering – Enriching the Lives of Others and My Own
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Each of us lives busy lives, hurrying from one activity to the next, and we often have to stop and…
Happy National Healthcare Decisions Day – 2019
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April 16th is National Healthcare Decisions Day – a day that reminds us about the importance of making medical decisions…
The Vital Role of Social Workers in our Society
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As March comes to an end, we wanted to take one last opportunity to honor all our social workers, or…
Living the Life of a Hospice Social Worker
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At Heart ‘n Home we call our Social Workers ‘Care Navigators’ because of the guidance they give to patients and…