A hospice nurse was recently asked, “How can you work in hospice – it must be so sad!” She answered, “I love providing highly-skilled, compassionate care because I know I make a huge difference in the quality of a person’s life. I love that I can use my training as a nurse to bring comfort
What makes a good death? This is a question that many people prefer not to think about in their day-to-day lives. However, for patients facing an uncertain future, it is an extremely relevant reality. The answer can vary from person to person, depending on individual personalities, interests and desires. However, for most people, a good death
Grief During the Holidays: Some Tips The winter holidays are generally perceived as “the most wonderful time of the year.” But for those who are facing grief after the death of a loved one, the holidays may instead be a time filled with pain and sadness. Even those for whom grief is not as fresh,
Knights of Columbus Council #384 donates $1,200 to High Peaks Hospice October 19, 2023 (Port Henry, NY) – The Port Henry Knights of Columbus donated $1,200 to High Peaks Hospice, funds raised at their annual turkey dinner in August. This event was chaired by Nappy Marcotte, a graduate of the hospice’s services, who has been
You are invited to our Open House to celebrate our new Hudson Falls Office! This new location allows us to better serve our community by accepting walk-ins for information on hospice services and volunteer opportunities and by providing a space to host both adult and children’s bereavement sessions. The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce will kick things
High Peaks Hospice invites you to our Remembrance Gathering to commemorate those we've loved and lost. This event will take place at the Crandall Park Pavilion Saturday, September 16, 2023. Come light a candle in their memory to represent how their light lives on. Family, friends, and the community are welcome to attend and may
The Tupper Lake community is building everlasting relationships with High Peaks Hospice Pictured: Back - Sara Desimone, High Peaks Hospice Administrative Manager. Front - Students representing LP Quinn Elementary’s 1st Grade Classes who raised $1,364, Nick George, High Peaks Hospice Executive Director Pictured: Cory LaQuay presents a check for $1,945. Ricky J. Dewyea shows his
March is National Social Work Appreciation Month! As we celebrate National Social Work Appreciation Month, it's important to recognize the significant role Hospice Social Workers play in providing compassionate care to patients and their families during end-of-life care. Hospice Social Workers provide emotional support, counseling, and guidance to patients and their loved ones as they
Meet Rick Bergeron! Rick joined us as a volunteer on September 3, 2015. Rick grew up in southern Maine and moved to the area in 1973. He is retired from the field of Engineering/General Contracting. He has two wonderful daughters and 2 grandchildren whom he is very proud of. Rick is not only a Volunteer
Ann Merkel and some of the group of original High Peaks Hospice founders gathered to create a video to document the story of High Peaks Hospice's beginnings. L-R Standing- Fr. Rick Dennis, Katrine Krester Seated -Sr. Camillus, Ann Merkel, Dr. Robert Kasulke It's hard to imagine a time when hospice services were not available in
November 5th is Volunteer Manager Appreciation Day. Join us in celebrating High Peaks Hospice’s Volunteer Manager, Jennifer Rich! Jennifer took time to elaborate on aspects of volunteering and her position at High Peaks Hospice. What does Volunteer management mean to you? “Being a Volunteer Manager means that I have the opportunity to be a part
Come early to enjoy the orchard and its shop and stay to join us at 6:30 pm as we remember and honor those we have lost: Come meet others who have experienced a loss. Lean on each other for support. Write and share memories of your loved one. Learn ways to carry on your loved
Please join us for our Glens Falls Remembrance Gathering Come meet others who have experienced a loss. Lean on each other for support. Write and share memories of your loved one. Learn ways to carry on your loved one’s memory. Enjoy light refreshments. Saturday, September 17th, 2022 10:00-11:00am Crandall Park Pavilion Off Glen Street
Please join us for our Lake Placid Remembrance Gathering Come meet others who have experienced a loss. Lean on each other for support. Write and share memories of your loved one. Learn ways to carry on your loved one’s memory. Enjoy light refreshments. Saturday, September 10th, 2022 10:30-11:30am Adirondack Community Church 2583 Main
Please join us as we remember and honor those we have lost in our first remembrance gathering of 2022: Come meet others who have experienced a loss. Lean on each other for support. Learn ways to carry on your loved one's memory. Enjoy light refreshments. Saturday, August 20th, 2022 10:30-11:30am Ticonderoga Bicentennial Park 137