I have often said that we are never more fulfilled than when we find ourselves devoted to the selfless care of others. Being a caregiver is a privilege; we are entrusted with the very life and well-being of another living soul. However, being a caregiver is also weary work. It can leave us desperately depleted if …
Jason Crabb, Grammy-winning Christian artist, will perform at Harvest Christian Centre on Saturday, September 10, at 7 p.m. Proceeds from the concert will benefit Serenity HospiceCare, a spiritually-based, non-profit hospice organization that has served patients and families in the area since 1989. Crabb has earned 21 Dove Awards, including Artist, Male Vocalist and Song of …
There are many misconceptions about hospice. Some of those misconceptions is that the end is near, that life is over… but it’s not. Sometimes the best way to explain what hospice is, is to share what it is not. Hospice is NOT: Giving up Losing hope, Quitting, Or just letting someone die. Hospice is about …
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 …
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