State’s hospice providers lean on Legislature in a quest to boost utilization
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Hospice is a specialized concept of care designed to provide comfort and support to patients and their families when a life-limiting illness no longer responds to cure-oriented treatments. Hospice care neither hastens nor postpones death. The goal of hospice care is to improve the quality of a patient's life by offering comfort and dignity. Hospice care is provided by a team approach of specially trained professionals, volunteers and family members.
Learn MoreHospice and palliative care providers are lobbying state lawmakers to pass a bevy of bills that they say would promote...
Learn MoreNewburgh, NY –Hudson Valley Gives, hosted by the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan, has brought this online day of...
Learn MoreIt surprises many Americans to learn that 25 percent of all deaths in the US are Veterans. Our heroic...
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If you aren’t sure whether a loved one requires hospice care, contact Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc. at (845) 561-6111 for more information! Help and comfort are a phone call away. #ContactUs #Trusthasaname ... See MoreSee Less
A meaningful video of an honor salute for Veteran Gruen in 2018. A grandson came home from West Point to salute his grandfather with the assistance of New Windsor American Legion Post 1796. #WeHonorVeterans #MemorialDay #memorialdayweekend ... See MoreSee Less
A thoughtful read written by a hospice nurse.Can they really hear us?
Q.
Hi Gabby,
A nurse just told me that my dad can still hear me even though he is deeply asleep and is not talking anymore. He only has a few hours left. Is this true? If so, what do I say to him?
A.
Dear ...
From the moment I became a hospice nurse, I have been told that the hearing is the last to go, and they hear everything we say before they die. I have never questioned this, because I think they do, and I also think it comforts us to know they are hearing the last words that we say to them.
I believe that when someone is dying, hearing the voices of the people they love share stories and memories, reminding them of how loved they are and how missed they will be, is comforting.
When my brother was in the ICU for all those days, I didn't know what he wanted to hear, and only assumed it might be music. He was non-responsive during that time, but I held onto the hope that he heard everything I said to him. I remember him liking soul music, so I played it for hours one day, so loudly in fact, the nurses asked me to turn it down. On the one day he woke up and they removed the ventilator, I asked him if he heard what I said to him, and he said yes. I asked him if he heard the music I played and if he liked it... he gave me a thumbs up. So do I think people can hear when they are unable to speak and are near death, yes, I do.
And if they can hear us, what do we say to them? I think we tell them how much we love them; we thank them for the gifts they brought into our lives, we remind them that they will never be forgotten, and we tell them goodbye. This is as much for them as it is for us.
I also think it is important to be mindful of things like the conversations we have with others at the bedside or tapping on our phones to text or to check our social media, or when we drag a chair across the room, or drop something, or put keys down on a table, or when we whisper hoping they don't hear. These are sounds that tell them we are distracted, that we are not fully present, and can sometimes be very disturbing to them
Yes... I really do believe they hear us. I need to believe they hear us.
xo
Gabby
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Thank you to the Heart & Soul Crochet Group from Our Savior Lutheran Church in Fishkill for these lovely patriotic blankets for our Veterans🇺🇸 Each one will go to honor those in our care. #WeHonorVeterans #trusthasaname ... See MoreSee Less
Beautiful!!! These blankets provide our patients and families with so much comfort! They also provide the family with such a beautiful reminder of their loved one after they have passed. As a Hospice nurse I am always so proud to present them to our pts/families. Thank you!!
Hospice care can be intimidating, especially with misconceptions surrounding the topic. We invite you to share your stories with us so that others can learn the benefits of hospice care. Please take a look at our testimonials to understand why your community trusts Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc.! #Trusthasaname #Testimonials #Shareyourstory ... See MoreSee Less
Where did “Birdie” come from? Golf scholars believe in the 19th century, the term "bird" was the equivalent of "cool" or "excellent" The Powelton Club is an excellent course to try for a “birdie” ⛳️ ... See MoreSee Less
15th Annual Golf Classic to take place August 8, 2022! - Hospice of Orange & Sullivan
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15th Annual Golf Classic to take place August 8, 2022! - Hospice of Orange & Sullivan In Your Home Or In Ours, Compassion is a given.Thanks to our sponsors, we are excited to host this Veteran Celebration on June 14th, Flag Day🇺🇸 If you are a veteran, this invitation is to YOU! To see more about the event and a list of 20+ sponsors, go to: https://hospiceoforange.com/event/…. #OCNYChamberMember ... See MoreSee Less
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We honor the veterans who are in our care every day, we thank those who continue in their service, and remember those who are gone but not forgotten ❤️🇺🇸 #WeHonorVeterans #trusthasaname ... See MoreSee Less
Listening is one of the most powerful gifts one person can give another. At Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc., our spiritual care staff provides comfort by allowing patients to express their feelings in a judgment-free environment. We understand that end-of-life care elicits a great many emotions, and we take an individualized approach to help patients work through each. Learn more here: #Trusthasaname #Comfortbringspeace #SpiritualCare ... See MoreSee Less
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Our highly anticipated golf raffle is underway!
$100 per ticket, max 600 tickets sold for a chance to win a grand prize of $10,000💰need not be present to win.
Call us today at 845-561-6111 to purchase your winning ticket or click the link below for more information on raffle tickets, sponsorship opportunities, golfer registration and more!
https://hospiceoforange.com/15th-annual-golf-class…
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Congratulations to the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, NY, MD Preservation, Devil Dog's Decking and Construction and YIT Foundation on the ribbon cutting for your new offices in Maybrook, NY. ... See MoreSee Less
Thank you to our current 22 sponsors for helping us reach over $5,250 in support of our Veterans Celebration on June 14th. 🇺🇸
@Cooley Group, Inc.
Devil Dog's Decking and Construction
Foam & Wash
@The Grout Family
Homestead Funding Corp.
Maria Ingrassia
Jeff Bank
Lakeland Bank
Erik Magnussen
Marine Corps league Det.249 Greater Newburgh
MD Preservation
Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.
Patriotic Insurance Group - Rob Bowen
Pepsi-Cola of the Hudson Valley
Schmidt's Wholesale, Inc.
@Joseph M. Sosler Associates
Taconic Heating & Cooling Corp
Thruway Nissan Newburgh
Wireless Zone, Verizon Authorized Retailer
@VFW Post 1161 Town of Newburgh, NY *The Poppy Fund
YIT Foundation
#WeHonorVeterans #trusthasaname #hospiceoforangeandsullivan
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HOSPICE of Orange & Sullivan Counties Veteran Celebration 2022 - Hospice of Orange & Sullivan
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HOSPICE of Orange & Sullivan Counties Veteran Celebration 2022 - Hospice of Orange & Sullivan In Your Home Or In Ours, Compassion is a given.
Thank you, Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, for helping us reach $5K today in support of our Veterans Celebration on June 14th. Thank you to all 20 of our sponsors. We are thankful for your support for our Veterans Celebration event❤️🇺🇸
@Cooley Group, Inc.
Devil Dog's Decking and Construction
Foam & Wash
@The Grout Family
Homestead Funding Corp.
Maria Ingrassia
Jeff Bank
Lakeland Bank
MD Preservation
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.
Patriotic Insurance Group - Rob Bowen
Pepsi-Cola of the Hudson Valley
Schmidt's Wholesale, Inc.
@Joseph M. Sosler Associates
Taconic Heating & Cooling Corp
Thruway Nissan Newburgh
Wireless Zone, Verizon Authorized Retailer
@VFW Post 1161 Town of Newburgh, NY *The Poppy Fund
YIT Foundation
#WeHonorVeterans #trusthasaname #hospiceoforangeandsullivan
https://hospiceoforange.com/event/…
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HOSPICE of Orange & Sullivan Counties Veteran Celebration 2022 - Hospice of Orange & Sullivan
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HOSPICE of Orange & Sullivan Counties Veteran Celebration 2022 - Hospice of Orange & Sullivan In Your Home Or In Ours, Compassion is a given.
Help us reach $1,000!
Thank you to everyone who has already supported us during this year’s #HVGives 💚 Click the link below to donate now! #givewhereyoulive
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We’re growing our team! Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc. employees come to work ready to ensure comfort for all patients and their families while taking pride in their jobs. If you are a passionate and skilled care worker, view our career opportunities here: #CareerOpportunity #HospiceCare #Trusthasaname ... See MoreSee Less
When days cannot be added to a life, we add life to remaining days. Our team approach strives to address medical, social, emotional, and spiritual aspects of care, with the goal to enhance quality of life for our patients, caregivers, and families.
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