A 20/20 look at Hospice Care

“I wish I called sooner” is a common statement made by caregivers of Hospice patients. Misconceptions about Hospice can lead many caregivers to not realize Hospice is available for their loved one. An unfortunate and prevailing misconception is hospice is for patients who have given up on life or families that have given up on … READ MORE

A 20/20 Look at Hospice

The New Year is here, and our resolution is to set the record straight about Hospice care – this year, this decade, and always. To kick off 2020, we’re giving Orange and Sullivan counties, a clear, factual look at Hospice, allowing residents to accurately see the services we provide the community – with 20/20 vision. … READ MORE

2019 Tree of Life: Where to Donate

The Holidays are a time of giving, compassion, and goodwill. Regardless of which holiday you’ll be celebrating, there is a pervasive theme of expressing love for our families, friends, neighbors, and even strangers. But while we’re visiting and exchanging gifts with loved ones, a great many of us will be preparing to say goodbye to … READ MORE

November is Hospice Awareness Month…So Let’s Talk Turkey

As we enter the Holiday Season, a wonderful opportunity is presented to us all, so turn down the volume on the game, tell your family you want to “talk turkey,” and give yourself and your loved ones the gift of preparation. It’s an all-too-common situation: A family is at the bedside of a loved one … READ MORE

Congratulations 2019 Compassion Award Winners

The Maureen Terwilliger Compassion Award, inspired by David Terwilliger, is given annually honoring those individuals who go above and beyond. Demonstrating devotion, dedication, tenderheartedness, dependability and perseverance to the patients of Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc. Recipients were chosen by their peers and awarded at the Hospice Annual Staff and Volunteer Recognition Dinner.  On … READ MORE