by admin | Dec 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
When Beth* reposted Marcelo and Gael’s Austin American-Statesman’s Season for Caring story on her Facebook feed, she decided to talk to her family about filling their needs for Christmas. However, her friend, Emily Jung, beat her to the punch. She and her family...
by admin | Dec 22, 2017 | Season for Caring, Uncategorized
Gael Gracia was a teenager when his strong 38-year-old father, Marcelo, was diagnosed with ALS in 2011. He’s been caring for his father, off and on, ever since. Marcelo is now unable to move without support. His speech is weak and swallowing is becoming more...
by admin | Dec 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
Hi friends, We want to let you all know about an exciting new relationship Hospice Austin has forged with the Moyer Foundation that will impact Camp Brave Heart. First, some background. In the 20 years Hospice Austin has held Camp Brave Heart, it has become...
by admin | Nov 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
The seemingly unrelenting tragedies of hurricanes and mass shootings is enough to batter the spirit, re-open wounds from past losses and deepen fresh ones. And now the holidays are approaching, making a hard time even worse. For people who have suffered the death of...
by admin | Oct 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
In honor of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, please join Hospice Austin to watch the riveting film “Defining Hope” on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 7 pm at Regal Arbor 8 Cinema ~ 9828 Great Hills Trail. “Defining Hope” weaves the stories of...
by admin | Oct 11, 2017 | Bereavement
Please join us for Hospice Austin’s Fall Day of Renewal — A Creative & Expressive Exploration of Grief. Saturday, Oct. 21, 9 am – 5 pm Trinity United Methodist Church (4001 Speedway Austin, TX 78751) This special day will include group...
by admin | Oct 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
Hospice Austin knows that animals are a source of comfort for many of our patients and staff members. Join us as we honor the special role of our pets at “A Blessing of the Animals” on Sunday, October 15 at 2 pm. We will gather for a short ceremony and pet blessing in...
by admin | Oct 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
Announcing our Standard Bearer for 2017: Erik Secrest! Years before our organization began a conversation about the RIGHT way Standards of Behavior, Erik was living out those characteristics day after day. For almost 20 years, Erik has served at the “heart” of...
by admin | Oct 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
Introducing our fourth nomination for Standard Bearer of 2017: Peggy Stoll! Peggy is always respectful of others. She listens carefully, thoughtfully, and never interrupts people who are talking to her. She is a life-long learner and is always recommending books...
by admin | Oct 5, 2017 | Hospice, Uncategorized
Our fifth nomination for Standard Bearer of the Year: Brian King! Brian is known to all as being ready to serve, not just our patients, but also his co workers and other staff, as well as our partners in clinical service delivery. It is impossible to find a standard...
