by admin | Nov 18, 2019 | Caregiving, Hospice
I met my friend, Michelle, almost two years ago shortly after she had been diagnosed with stage IV cancer. Michelle’s childhood was scarred with unreliable, abusive adults and, not surprisingly, the early part of her own adulthood was riddled with addiction and a...
by admin | Apr 9, 2019 | Being Present, Caregiving, Hospice, Volunteering
I showed up for my afternoon shift at Hospice Austin’s Christopher House where my mother-in-law died more than 15 years ago. The walkway is made of bricks. Many of them contain names and life dates of people who had died at the hospice. Recent rains had caused dirt,...
by admin | Dec 14, 2018 | Caregiving, Hospice, Patients
It’s not unusual for families to go into a tailspin during the agonizing terminal illness of a child. However, Mary Rodriguez and her husband, Ricardo Perez, traversed that difficult journey with incredible courage and grace. They had no indication during Mary’s...
by admin | Jul 2, 2018 | Caregiving, End-of-life care, Uncategorized
We are delighted to announce that one of our patients, Charles Simpson, and his family will be featured in this year’s Austin American-Statesman’s Season for Caring campaign. Watch for the article in the Statesman on the Sunday after Thanksgiving! The Season for...
by admin | Jun 14, 2018 | Being Present, Caregiving, Hospice, Uncategorized
Stacy Pruitt became a certified nurse aide after witnessing the subpar care her grandmother received from a nursing aide in her small town. Suzanne Armistead became a CNA after seeing the excellent care her brother received. Andrew Stratman became a CNA after visiting...
by admin | Mar 30, 2018 | Caregiving, End-of-life care, Hospice, Hospice social work, Melinda Marble, Uncategorized
Hospice Austin social workers are on the emotional front lines for patients and families coming to the end of life’s journey. They help families heal fractured relationships, plan funerals, access social support services, normalize symptoms, and give voice to their...
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