Many hospice employees are called to do this work, usually by an experience with hospice. Sometimes the experience is amazing and they want to give back. Other times the experience is not what they expected and the join hospice to ensure others receive the best end-of-life care possible. Sarah Paradise, Clinical Manager with Namaste Hospice…
This week is spiritual Care Week/Pastoral Care Week. The first pastoral Care week was held in October 1985. The goals of this amazing observance week are : celebrate the education for and practice of spiritual care through professional chaplaincy and pastoral counseling. To interpret and promote pastoral care. To honor and celebrate all practitioners of…
My Grandma was a strong-willed, independent and passionate human being. She loved her family unconditionally. At almost 99 years old she lived alone and cared for herself. I would pop in and check on her and she would reassure me of her independence and ability to care for herself. I remember looking at a blood…
Eight years ago today my Dad died on service with Namaste Hospice. Each moment that led to his last physical moment on this earth has directed my career path. Each day I get up and go to work to do a job that I am passionate about. A job where I can change people’s lives;…