When a loved one becomes ill, it’s typically the family that first steps in to take on the care of the patient. Family caregivers are already coping with the stress and emotional aspects of a loved...
Thought Leadership
Why work in hospice care?
With a hospice career, you don't spend your days at work; you change people's lives. Hospice workers see their impact every day, developing relationships that lead to better care. By providing...
Planning ahead
While it’s painful to think about a loved one’s death, it’s important to talk about arrangements for a funeral or memorial service. Making plans with your loved one, when they can make choices, lets...
Planning for your pet
You may have thought about who will receive your home, jewelry, or other assets after you pass away, but what about your pets? Our pets bring us endless comfort, especially as we age or go through...
Celebrate Dad’s Legacy this Father’s Day
Father’s Day is a celebration of the important role of dads in our lives, and a day also to remember the fathers who have passed. As the years pass, your cherished memories of your dad do not have...
Congratulations to CEO Amy Stern on her retirement after three decades of leadership
COO Cara Pace to succeed as CEO, with plans to build on UH’s accomplishments Please join us in thanking Chief Executive Officer Amy Stern for 32 years of dedicated leadership and service at United...
Hospice care in nursing homes delivers comfort and expert care
Hospice is sometimes thought of as a home-based component of healthcare, but many who are seriously ill also live in nursing homes. While nursing homes provide a supportive environment that...
Thanking Our Frontline Heroes this Week and Month, and Always
National Nurses Week usually runs from May 6 - 12, but this year the American Nurses Association has expanded it to be a month-long celebration to expand opportunities to elevate and celebrate...
Profiles in Caring: Karla Fuentes-Castillo
Karla Fuentes-Castillo has been a nurse at United Hospice since October 2019. We are recognizing Karla as one of UH’s frontline heroes during National Nurses Week because she immediately responded...
“The American Nurse” Documentary, Q&A Session Available for Viewing Throughout May
Rivertown Film, Rockland County’s only arts nonprofit dedicated to motion pictures, has joined with Rockland County and United Hospice to support healthcare workers during National Nurses Week, and...