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
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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?
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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
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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…
Father’s Day Without Dad: Tips to Cope and Honor Him
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I look forward to the third Sunday in June when I can gather with my family to celebrate my kind,…
Honoring Veterans Through Hospice
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Each May, we take time to recognize the sacrifices that so many military men and women have made on our…
Heart ‘n Home Volunteers Find Ways to Serve During COVID-19
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Spring is often filled with outdoor activities, graduations, and planting flowers, but this year was unique as the La Pine…