by Nicholas McElhinney | May 7, 2021 | Blog
Meet Patricia (Pat) Hendrick, a registered nurse and one of many frontline heroes at United Hospice. Pat has been with United Hospice for two years, but has over 40 years of nursing experience. Before joining us, Pat worked at Nyack Hospital and Dobbs Ferry Hospital....
by Nicholas McElhinney | May 6, 2021 | Blog
May 6 – 12, 2020 is National Nurses Week. Each year, we honor these frontline healthcare heroes who inspire us, every day. Today’s new reality of the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us the importance of nurses in a healthcare crisis. They step up and form a united front...
by Nicholas McElhinney | May 5, 2021 | Blog
April 19-25, 2020 is National Volunteer Week, an annual observance that honors the people who make a difference with their actions every day. This week, the contributions of volunteers will be celebrated by individuals and organizations all over the nation, shining a...
by Nicholas McElhinney | May 4, 2021 | Blog
Now, more than ever, it’s time to start the conversation about advance directives. Today, April 16th, is National Healthcare Decisions Day, an annual initiative to encourage people to express their wishes regarding healthcare. The coronavirus pandemic highlights the...
by Nicholas McElhinney | May 2, 2021 | Blog
At the end of life, people often want to take the chance to look back at everything they have done – and to make sure their stories will be passed on. By recording an oral history, you can preserve memories in a person’s own words and voice. Cell phones and...
by Nicholas McElhinney | May 1, 2021 | Blog
Being a caregiver for a loved one on hospice is challenging day-to-day. As time goes on, caregivers face the added likelihood of a health emergency at home. Symptoms may develop quickly, during the night or on the weekend, when access to emergency or urgent assistance...
