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Fewer privileges in life are greater than being invited into a person’s home, but it’s a very special gift in…
Local Veteran Hero: Master Sergeant John Every, Sr
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John Arnold Every, Sr, was born the third child to Florence Boyes Every. In 1949 at the age of 18,…
Delivering Personal Care With Love
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Nurse Assistants are the HEART of Healthcare! They are the ones who offer personal care to those who can’t do…
Older Americans Month: Communities of Strength
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In tough times, communities find strength in people—and people find strength in their communities. In the past year, we’ve seen…
Celebrating Heart ‘n Home Volunteers
When you think of a guardian angel, what comes to mind? Do you think of protection during danger? A guide?…
Advance Care Planning: Have You Had the Conversation?
Have you ever thought about what would happen should you end up in a situation where you couldn’t make healthcare…
Role of a Hospice Physican in Your Hospice Care
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Every March 30th, we get the opportunity to recognize physicians across America for their contributions in caring for us all. …
17 Years and Counting! Heart ‘n Home Senior VP Reflects!
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Seventeen years! It would be impossible to write down all of the touching experiences and moments in Heart ‘n Home’s…
Hospice Social Workers Are Essential
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Every March, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) issues a campaign to recognize the work of the more than…
Caregiver Tip: Basic Home Safety
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As people enter their senior years, the risk of falling becomes a great concern. A fall could result in serious…
Volunteer Spotlight – Jackie Koski
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Anyone who has owned animals knows they are usually more than just pets. To most people, a pet becomes an…
Local Veteran Heroes: Major William E. Ulmer
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U.S. Army Major William E. Ulmer Heart ‘n Home proudly honors Veterans. Each Veteran has a unique story to tell…
A Look Back on 2020 with Heart ‘n Home
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As 2020 comes to a close, I think most people can agree that this year did not play out as…
Heart ‘n Home Volunteers Help Fulfill Janice’s Wish
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“Janice Schroeder started doing needlework when she was young. She worked with her grandma, making samplers when she was 12…
Hospice Team Helps Fulfill Dan’s Last Wish
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Dan Henry is a very special patient of the La Pine Heart ‘n Home team. Dan served as a Volunteer…
Stay Home and Out of the Hospital for the Holidays
As the holidays approach our thoughts turn to family dinners, exchanging gifts, and cozy nights at home. But, what if…
Hospice is for All Ages, Even Children
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Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things that we have to go through. The thought of…
A Treat for our Service Members
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As the nation honors American heroes for their military service on Veterans Day, November 11, 2020. Heart ‘n Home extends…
Spotlight on Our Pharmacist, Trenton
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October is National Pharmacist Month and we couldn’t miss this opportunity to spotlight our Heart ‘n Home Hospice Pharmacist. Trenton…
I See You – When Alzheimer’s Takes A Loved One
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Watching a loved one change as Alzheimer’s slowly takes their mind, is a difficult thing. First, they start to misplace…
Early Detection Is Key
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In October, we see “pink” everywhere as Americans to help spread breast cancer awareness. Even here at Heart ‘n Home,…
Volunteer Spotlight – Andrea Gauntlett
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La Pine Volunteer, Andrea Gauntlett, has taken on volunteering with a passion. Because of our current restrictions, our hospice has…
National Assisted Living Week – Recognizing Staff and Residents
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In anticipation for National Assisted Living Week, Heart ‘n Home has taken time to visit area facilities and thank them…
Spreading Joy, Optimism, and Inspiration in a Colorful Way
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Right now, more than ever, we need some positivity in our lives. With Covid isolation that has kept family and…
An Opportunity to Serve A Selfless Soul
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One of the best parts about working in hospice is getting to know our patients. Most have lived long, full…
Is it difficult to work in hospice?
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When people find out we work in hospice, the following comment usually follows, “Oh, that must be hard. I don’t…
Repaying the Favor, Recognizing One of Our Veteran Volunteers
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On a beautiful summer morning, surrounded by the pine trees of La Pine, Oregon, we had the great pleasure to…
Parents’ Day, Honoring Those Who Shape Who We Are
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They change our diapers, wipe our runny noses, and kiss our skinned knees. They are our biggest cheerleaders during sporting…
2020 Heart ‘n Home Scholarship Recipients
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Heart ‘n Home is pleased to announce our 2020 Volunteer Scholarship Recipients. Each year our Volunteers and Cicely Ambassador Volunteers…
Why We Honor Veterans This Independence Day
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Although many Forth of July events have been canceled, there are still many ways we can still celebrate this patriotic…
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