Meeting the Moment with Gentle Eyes: PTSD and Hospice Care
At the end of life, peace is possible. But only if we know what stands in its way. When we...
About Hospice of Orange & Sullivan
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.
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Nothing gets us through the day like our work fam! 💕
From tough moments to coffee breaks, these friendships make all the difference. Here's to us. 🫶
#WorkBesties #HospiceHeart #TeamSpirit #HeartsAtWork
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🤓😎 Samantha Fallon, HR generalist; and Gerry DiDomizio, accountant, are the two smarty pants that are particularly astute - hence the celebratory accoutrement.
💜 Thank you to our #HeartsatWork partners, Forestburgh Playhouse and the Hartford Yard Goats ⚾️!
#HeartsatWork #HospiceofOrange #Hospiceoforangeandsullivan #hospicehearts #communitypartners #thankyou
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‼️ The DEADLINE for tee and golf cart signs and sponsorships is THIS FRIDAY ‼️
😛 Here's your sign. Join us at the Powelton Club on Monday, July 28.
👉 Here's the link: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/…
#hospiceoforange #charitygolfouting #golftournament #golfforhospice
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🍦 Big thanks to Stewart's Shops for bringing the sweet vibes to our Hearts at Work Ice Cream Parties! We all screamed for ice cream—and it was the perfect way to kick off the week with a smile. 💙
#HeartsAtWork #IceCreamBreak #ThankYouStewarts #HospiceOfOrangeAndSullivan #SweetStart #Mondaze
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🎆 While many of us are gearing up for July 4th fun, the noise, crowds, and change in routine can be overwhelming for loved ones living with dementia.
F.O.U.R. small tweaks from the Alzheimer's Association can make the day joyful—and calm—for everyone!
#4thofjuly #dementia #alzheimers #elderlyfamilymembers #hospicehearts
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🌟 Hearts at Work Challenge Winner! 🌟
Congratulations to Teresa Bryant, On-Call RN, for earning this week’s distinctive distinction! 🏆 Teresa impressed us all with her trivia smarts—correctly noting that sunblock and peanut butter were not invented by the same person (though honestly... it would make sense, right? 😄).
Here she is with our CEO, Eric Gatsik, proudly celebrating her trivia challenge win! Show her some 💙 in the comments!👏
#HeartsAtWork #HospiceCareHeroes #TriviaQueen #HospiceHearts
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☀️ It's looking like a happy Monday 🌤️ :)
👏 Join us in celebrating Lyschel Faith, RN at the Kaplan Family Residence. Whether she's offering a gentle hand to a patient or a comforting word to a loved one, Lyschel brings calm, kindness, and dignity to every shift. Her care reflects the heart of what we do, and we are lucky to have her as part of our Hospice family. 💜
😎 There's a basket of goodies with your name on it!
Send your 💚 to Lyschel below!
#HospiceofOrange #HospiceofOrangeandSullivan #yourlocalhospice #heartsatwork #dreamteam
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💙 Yesterday was PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) Awareness Day—a reminder that trauma doesn’t fade with time, and it can even worsen end at the end of life.
👉 Check out yesterday's blog post that explores how our “gentle-eyes” approach helps patients feel truly seen, heard, and safe here at Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties:
https://hospiceoforange.com/meeting-the-moment-wit…
#PTSD #PTSDAwareness #TraumaInformedCare #HospiceCare #GentleEyes #DignityInCare #HospiceOfOrangeAndSullivan
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🎉✨ We have WINNERS! ✨🎉
A big round of applause to Catherine Skidmore, RN AND Kristy Rivera, Social Worker – you’ve officially earned bragging rights AND very festive prizes, thanks to our Hearts at Work partners, ShopRite, The Home Depot, and the National Comedy Center!
Thank you to everyone who entered – you’re all amazing and made this so much fun 💫
#HeartsAtWork #hospiceoforangeandsullivan #hospicehearts #staffrecognition #ourstaffisthebest
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💚 Join over 500 loved ones whose legacies live on within the walls of the Kaplan Family Residence.
🌳 Honor your loved one with a permanent metal leaf on our beautifully crafted Tree of Life — a lasting tribute to a life well lived and deeply loved.
🌱 Each leaf tells a story. Let yours be part of ours:
#TreeOfLife #LegacyOfLove #HospiceOfOrangeAndSullivan #KaplanFamilyResidence #HonorAndRemember
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🔥 Stay Safe in the Heat 🔥
With extreme temperatures this week, it’s more important than ever to take care of yourself and your loved ones.
Cooling centers are open throughout our community to offer relief from the heat — especially for older adults, young children, and those with health concerns.Stay safe and cool during extreme heat, check on your neighbors, especially seniors, and don’t forget to hydrate!
If you or someone you know needs a break from the high temps, cooling centers are open throughout Orange County, NY. Be sure to call ahead to confirm hours before heading out!
Share this post to help others stay safe!
📍 Find one near you:
✅ Crawford Town Hall – Pine Bush
📞 845-744-2020 – Call for hours
✅ Goodwill Church – Montgomery
📞 845-457-5959
🕒 Sun–Fri: 8:30 AM–4 PM; Sat: Closed
✅ Echo Grace Church – Washingtonville
📞 845-496-4372
🕒 Mon–Thurs: 9 AM–3 PM
🕒 Sat: 4:30–6:30 PM | Sun: 7 AM–1 PM
✅ Middletown Thrall Library – Middletown
📞 845-341-5454
🕒 Mon–Thurs: 9 AM–8 PM
🕒 Fri: 9 AM–6 PM | Sat: 10 AM–2 PM
🕒 Sun: Closed (Summer hours)
✅ Monroe Free Library – Monroe
📞 845-783-4411
🕒 Mon/Tues/Thurs: 9:30 AM–8 PM
🕒 Wed: 12 PM–8 PM | Fri: 9:30 AM–5 PM
🕒 Sat: 9:30 AM–4 PM | Sun: 10 AM–3 PM
✅ Municipal Center – Walden
📞 845-778-2177
🕒 Mon–Fri: 6:30 AM–10 PM | Closed weekends
✅ Newburgh Free Library – Newburgh
📞 845-563-3600
🕒 Mon–Thurs: 9 AM–8 PM | Fri/Sat: 9 AM–5 PM
🕒 Sun: 1 PM–5 PM
✅ Port Jervis Free Library
📞 845-856-7313
🕒 Mon/Tues/Thurs: 10 AM–9 PM
🕒 Wed/Fri: 10 AM–6 PM | Sat: 10 AM–5 PM
✅ Rec Department Activity Center – Newburgh
📞 845-565-3230
🕒 Mon–Fri: 8:30 AM–4 PM | Closed weekends
✅ Village of Chester Police Substation
Brookside Avenue, Shop Rite Plaza
🕒 Tues–Wed: 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
✅ Village Hall of Warwick
📞 845-986-2031
🕒 Mon–Fri: 8:30 AM–4 PM | Closed weekends
✅ Village of Florida Senior Center
📞 845-651-7815
🕒 Mon–Fri: 8:30 AM–4 PM | Closed weekends
✅ Village of Goshen Senior Center
📞 845-294-8545 – Call for hours
✅ Village of Greenwood Lake Senior Center
📞 845-477-8482
🕒 Tues–Fri: 10:30 AM–2:30 PM | Closed Sat–Mon
✅ Warwick Town Senior Center
📞 845-986-1124 – Call for hours
✅ Wawayanda Senior Citizens Building – Slate Hill
📞 845-355-3068
🕒 Mon/Wed/Fri: 9 AM–4 PM
🕒 Tues/Thurs: 9 AM–10 PM
✅New Windsor Community Center
📞845-565-7000
555 Union Avenue
🕒 Open 24 hours
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Tee Time Is Ticking...⏳
Don't wait until we're ⚠️ SOLD OUT ⚠️. Sign up NOW for our 18th annual Golf Tournament on July 28th for a Monday that’s actually worth looking forward to at the beautiful Powelton Club:
https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/…
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🌟 Want a better, more meaningful Monday? 🌟
‼️ We're hiring! Here's your chance to be a part of a strong, dedicated team that shows up for each other, supports one another, and shares the weight of this sacred work.
✨ Mondays are always better when you're in it together. Apply now: https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6158299.careers/…
#NowHiring #HospiceCare #PurposeDrivenWork #JoinOurTeam #HospiceOfOrangeAndSullivan
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👏 It's a very special #friyay for this week's #StaffSpotlight - the one and only Anne Boyle, BSN, RN, lead RN navigator! Anne is taking home a beautiful basket with a gift card to Franco di Roma🍕.
💫 Thank you, Anne, for jumping right in, going above and beyond, and being such a valuable part of our team!
Want to show Anne a pizza (😜) your heart? Drop her a comment below!
#HeartsatWork #CommunityPartners #StaffAppreciation #DreamTeam #HospiceHearts
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🤸♀️ "And I notice you in children's games
In those who watch them from the shade
Every drop of sun is full of fun and wonder
You are summer." ☀️
Nichole Nordeman
#happyfirstdayofsummer #summersolstice #everyseason #summer
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✊🏾 Juneteenth is a time to honor freedom—and to reflect on the work that remains.
Black Americans continue to face disparities in accessing hospice care, often missing the comfort and dignity it provides.
👫🏾At Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, we are committed to changing that. This Juneteenth, we reaffirm our dedication to delivering compassionate, culturally responsive care to all—working to build trust, reach underserved communities, and ensure that no one is left behind at the end of life.
💚 Because everyone deserves peace, comfort, and dignity in their final days.
#Juneteenth #HealthEquity #HospiceCare #DignityForAll #HospiceOfOrangeAndSullivan
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🧠 Big cheers to Naya Beaumont, referral coordinator, for crushing this week’s "Hearts at Work" Emoji Movie Challenge! 🍿
She’s walking away with 2 lawn seats to see the legendary Cyndi Lauper live on July 25th, thanks to @evolution_powder_coatings! 🎤💃
Leave Naya your congrats in the comments! 💪✨
#Heartsatwork #hospiceoforangeandsullivan #WinnerAlert #CyndiLauper #Supportsmallbusinesses #DonorsRock
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🎉 Thanks to the generosity of @resortsworldhv and their incredible guests, a simple kiosk donation has become a powerful force for good.
🪙 This enduring partnership helps to fund vital bereavement services, honor our Veterans, and fuel programs that uplift our entire community. Together with our community of support, your local Hospice provider can be there for you, wherever you are and whenever we’re needed. 💙
#resortsworldhudson #ResortsWorldGives #CommunitySupport #Gratitude
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🫂 "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could." 💚💜
#KaplanFamilyResidence #HospiceResidence #peaceofmind #caringplaces
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When Love Is the Care Plan 💜
High school sweethearts. A 44-year love story. A devastating diagnosis.
When Harry’s wife—a retired RN—was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, care became a full-time, family effort. Overwhelmed, they turned to us.
This is Harry's story: https://hospiceoforange.com/when-love-is-the-care-…
#HospiceCare #LoveInAction #Parkinsons #FamilyCare #HospiceStory
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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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