Doug and Sue’s Travel Adventures

Doug and Sue’s Travel Adventures

by | May 19, 2016 | Uncategorized

It’s Hospice Austin’s goal to give our patients relief from their symptoms so that they may enjoy life to the fullest. When Doug was admitted to Hospice Austin a year ago, he was not expected to live long. His condition, while still serious, has improved...

Reel Change for Real Change

by | Feb 10, 2016 | End-of-life care, Hospice, Patients

Hospice Austin was recently chosen to participate in the Reel Change Film Frenzy, a project sponsored by the nonprofit Lights, Camera, Help whose mission is to help area nonprofits by making mission-driven films that tell their story. The project paired 10 nonprofits...
Making life better for us all

Making life better for us all

by | Dec 22, 2015 | Uncategorized

Hospice Austin’s Christopher House volunteer Gretchen Baker has turned heartache into a passion for helping others near the end of life. Not only does she volunteer at Christopher House twice a week, she’s provided a Thanksgiving Day meal for patients and staff for...
Finding My Way Back

Finding My Way Back

by | Nov 30, 2015 | Being Present, Bereavement, Uncategorized

Today is the day that Keaton died in 2001, just before his 4th birthday. November 23rd: it’s a different experience each year. Sometimes it falls on Thanksgiving, as it was that night. The emotional experience varies each year as well. That it has become easier over...