From the Caregiver Space My family has reached the “expert” level when it comes to handling major hospitalizations. Each time a crisis hits, I hear the well-meant refrain from kindhearted folks who simply say, “Call me if there is anything I can do.” Face it. I am not going to call. It’s not that IRead more
Hospice of Siouxland honors Veteran’s in the Vet-to-Vet Progra: Over 4,500 hospice organizations and community partners provide Veteran-centric care to our nation’s heroes. (Alexandria, Va) – The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and the We Honor Veterans program join the nation in honoring and celebrating our Veterans this Veterans Day.Read more
Hospice of Siouxland will be holding Volunteer Training classes at our Sioux City office on January 23, 26, 30 & February 2 from 1-4:00 p.m. each afternoon. (Must attend all sessions) Volunteers assist our program with Companionship visits, Caregiver respite visits, running errands for patients/families, office projects, and many other specialized ways. If you are looking forRead more
Hospice of Siouxland will be holding Volunteer Training classes at our Sioux City office on January 23, 26, 30 & February 2 from 1-4:00 p.m. each afternoon. (Must attend all sessions) Volunteers assist our program with Companionship visits, Caregiver respite visits, running errands for patients/families, office projects, and many other specialized ways. If you are looking forRead more
Hospice of Siouxland will be holding Volunteer Training classes at our Sioux City office on January 23, 26, 30 & February 2 from 1-4:00 p.m. each afternoon. (Must attend all sessions) Volunteers assist our program with Companionship visits, Caregiver respite visits, running errands for patients/families, office projects, and many other specialized ways. If you are looking forRead more
Donna Rogers, Marketing Director for Auburn Crest Hospice, has come to think of hospice care as “the ultimate gift when planning the ‘road map’ through the journey of life.” She feels hospice is a profession that brings comfort, answers, resources and support to both patient and families at a time when they need it most.Read more
Please think about signing up to be a Hospice volunteer! The benefits of volunteering are enormous to you, and your community and it can help protect your mental and physical health. Volunteering is a two-way street…you volunteer to spend time helping someone in need, and at some point in your life you may also beRead more
In recognition of National Volunteer Week, April 12-18, 2015, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, the National Hospice Foundation, Global Partners in Care, and the Hospice Action Network are honoring the hospice and palliative care volunteers who bring compassion, support and dignity to those facing a serious, life-limiting illness. Read more and watch theRead more
Volunteers provide important services to hospice organizations and the people they serve. Whether it’s providing companionship to a person in the final months and weeks of life or offering support to family members and caregivers…the contributions of volunteers are essential to the important work provided by our hospice program. DATES & LOCATIONS OF VOLUNTEERRead more
Read this article to know your options with a healthcare wish documents available: Living Will, IPOST, Five Wishes. http://www.siouxlandnews.com/story/28181805/who-will-decide-your-healthcare-wishes-when-you-are-unable-toRead more
Hospice of Siouxland was awarded the CHAP accreditation, (Community Health Accreditation Program) demonstrating our dedication to meeting the industry’s highest recognized standards in community-based care.
