Hospice

Here's an update on what's happening at High Peaks Hospice! Deb Brown Bishop is one of our newest nurses here at High Peaks Hospice, and we’re excited about it because she’s the first nurse whose internship with us lead to her coming on as a full-time staff member. Before Deb started here as a nurse,

The death of a family member is difficult for everyone.  Children feel the loss strongly.  Parents are coping with their own gried.  If a parent dies, the surviving parent gfaces new responsibility of caring for the children alone.  Grandparents, aunts, uncles and family friends are affected too. Because children and teens understand death differently, their

Talk about end of life wishes When you make a referral to hospice, you may feel uncomfortable as it seems counterintuitive to a medical professional. One of the most difficult conversations that a healthcare provider has with a patient is regarding end-of-life issues.   Hospice staff can assist with this.  Having frank, gentle discussions with patients

Proceeds support High Peaks Hospice Finding My Peach Hopeful, Healing Stories for the Heart by Jean HPH Volunteer $10 This lovely little book is full of love, what it means to love and be loved. How it draws us through loss and grief and that it is a journey best shared. Jean’s journey from childhood

On December 3, 2019, join the movement and give - whether it’s some of your time, a donation, or the power of your voice in your local community. Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, this idea has grown

Holidays are often difficult for anyone who has experienced the death of someone loved. Rather than being times of family togetherness, sharing and thanksgiving, holidays can bring feelings of sadness, loss and emptiness. Since love does not end with death, holidays may result in a renewed sense of personal grief, a feeling of loss unlike

Hospice in there for the whole family. Dealing with a loved one that has a life limiting illness can cause a lot of stress on a family.  How does Hospice help my family? What most families do not know is that when the patient receives hospice care; comprehensive care is also offered to the entire

Lou Alvarez - veteran, NYPD detective, 9/11 first responder and champion for the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund - entered hospice care days after his testimony on Capitol Hill. See how hospice helped support his mission and allowed him to be comfortable and surrounded by his family.

Being a Hospice Nurse I decided to pursue a nursing career after International Paper closed their plant and set me on a new course. Since I've always been involved in the health field as an EMT. I was part of the Medical Emergency Response Team at International Paper and was also involved in Corinth EMS,

I became interested in becoming a hospice volunteer through a friend who was working as a nurse with High Peaks Hospice. A little background as to why I decided to become a hospice volunteer.  I'm not able to work and I love to do for others so I figured this would be a perfect fit

When someone receives a terminal diagnosis, they often feel out of control. A patient hears what the doctor has said, but isn’t really listening. The default is to do whatever the doctor tells them to do.  Often, a patient undergoes treatment that impacts their quality of life. A better alternative is to enter hospice care.

Five Types of Advance Care Planning Directives in New York State: A Health Care Proxy lets you appoint a healthcare agent -- that is, someone you trust to make health care decisions for you if you are unable to make decisions for yourself. A Living Will allows you to leave written instructions that explain your health care wishes,

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Palliative Care Advance care planning is making decisions about the healthcare you would want to receive if you happen to become unable to speak for yourself. These are your decisions to make, regardless of what you choose for your care, and the decisions are based on your personal values, preferences, and discussions with your loved