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Beyond Hospice: Exploring the Comprehensive Support Offered by Hospice of Redmond

by Melanie Herron | Sep 1, 2024 | Bereavement Support, Blog, Camp Sunrise, End of Life Planning, For the Caregiver, Hospice, Hospice Volunteers, Palliative Care, Transitions

At Hospice of Redmond, our commitment goes beyond conventional medical care. During a recent conversation with Patient Care Manager Kelly, we delved into how hospice services extend holistic support to patients and their families. Here’s a glimpse into the...

Companionship at the End – Volunteers Shine Light in Dark Times

by Melanie Herron | May 1, 2024 | Blog, End of Life Planning, Hospice, Hospice Volunteers

Loneliness can be especially painful or pronounced for people in the last stages of a life-limiting illness. Having a companion to lean on during such a vulnerable chapter of life has proven to significantly enhance hospice patients’ happiness and overall peace in...

Camp Sunrise – Celebrating 25 Years of Changed Lives

by Melanie Herron | May 25, 2023 | Bereavement Support, Blog, Camp Sunrise, Hospice Volunteers

Camp Sunrise has been supporting grieving children longer than any other camp like it in Oregon. In addition to being the longest-running camp in the state, it is also the most respected camp. And as Central Oregonians, we are fortunate to have it in our backyard. ...

The Heart of Hospice – Highlighting Hospice Volunteers for Volunteer Appreciation Month

by Melanie Herron | Apr 18, 2023 | Bereavement Support, Blog, Hospice, Hospice Volunteers, Transitions

Ask anyone who has experienced hospice, and they will tell you that the people who work within it make all the difference. Hospice is where people go to live the rest of their life with peace, dignity, and comfort. It takes a team of selfless, caring, and special...

Hospice Volunteers: A Glimpse Into Why They Do What They Do

by Melanie Herron | Apr 22, 2022 | Blog, Hospice, Hospice Volunteers

Everyone finds their way to hospice one way or another. Often, a friend or family member’s terminal illness provides the first introduction. That experience plants an extraordinary seed in the hearts of those impacted. We love it when that seed grows into a beautiful...