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
Catch up on the stories of why we chose hospice here.
Throughout the month of November, High Peaks Hospice will be joining organizations across the nation hosting community activities in recognition of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. National Hospice Awareness Month
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.
Pictured above from left to right are: John Harrington, Knight of Council No. 384; Nick George, Executive Director of High Peaks Hospice; Bill Callahan, Knight of Council No. 384; and Chuck Kolodzey, Knight of Council No. 384. September 13, 2019 (Port Henry, NY) – The Port Henry Knights of Columbus donated $1,000 to High Peaks
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
To alleviate the stress and burden on patients and their families, one of the services provided by hospice agencies is all billing. Once a patient is admitted the High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care, the Billing Coordinator and Business Manager deal with with Medicare, Medicaid, private health care carriers, pharmaceutical vendors, durable medical equipment, oxygen
