End-of-Life Care for Patients with Dementia

January 2023 Blog   Dementia is a term given to a group of degenerative disorders that affect memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities severely enough to interfere with a person’s daily life. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in older adults. Other relatively common causes of dementia are Parkinson’s disease, Lewy … READ MORE

A Holiday Tradition Rooted in Community

December 2022 Blog   Amongst other things, December is a time of year for reflecting, and giving. However, giving, comes in many forms, and is not always wrapped. Compassion is a gift, and can be found every year, around this time of year, hanging from a Hospice of Orange & Sullivan County Holiday Tree of … READ MORE

Your Road Map for Coping with Grief During the Holidays

November 18, 2022 By: Kristin M. Palmieri, M.A., LMHC, LPC, Bereavement Counselor. Holidays are difficult for many people, even without the death of a loved one. Knowing what to expect from grief can help lessen anxiety because you’ll have a road map for the journey. The map for holiday grief includes allowing all emotions, increasing … READ MORE

Hospice and Palliative Care Month in Orange & Sullivan Counties

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and a time to spread awareness about the specialized care needed for those who have been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness. According to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, roughly 1.6 million people with life-limiting illnesses receive care from hospice and palliative providers across the country … READ MORE

How Hudson Valley Families Benefit from Hospice Fundraising

Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc. is the leading hospice care provider for Hudson Valley families thanks to the efforts of our team and the support of our community. We are a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit, and since our beginnings in 1988, we’ve provided exceptional care for families across the Hudson Valley thanks to the … READ MORE