A Proclamation for Greater Awareness and Understanding of Hospice Care

November 1, 2021: In recognition of November being National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization has issued the following Proclamation calling for greater awareness and understanding of hospice care and community-based palliative care. PROCLAMATION  WHEREAS, for more than 40 years, hospice has helped provide comfort and dignity to millions of people, allowing … READ MORE

When to Seek Hospice Care for a Loved One with Dementia or Alzheimer’s

Dementia, as with many terminal diagnoses, doesn’t always have a clear progression, making it difficult for a physician or the loved one’s family members to determine when professional care should be sought. Although determining when it’s appropriate can be difficult, hospice care can make a massive difference at the end of life for a loved … READ MORE

Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties Compliant with NYS Mandate

Newburgh NY:  Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, Inc. in accordance with New York State regulations, announces that all eligible staff are fully vaccinated or have received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. As the leading trusted community resource for specialized end-of-life care, we are committed to providing evidence-based care to the patients and … READ MORE

Providing Hospice Care to the Hudson Valley’s Veterans

For the past decade, Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc. has partnered with the Veteran’s Administration to provide top-quality care for patients who have served our country. This year Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc. is proud to announce we’ve been renewed as a Level 5 Partner in the We Honor Veterans program, … READ MORE

How to Handle Affairs when a Loved One Passes in Hospice Care

When a loved one passes at the end of their hospice care, it can be difficult to determine next steps. You’re grieving, therefore it can seem difficult and stressful to handle the sensitive details. Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc. is here to help facilitate this process and our team works diligently to aid … READ MORE