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Honoring Veterans and their Families for Serving

Posted on November 8, 2024
On Friday residents of Christ’s Home Senior Living, a continuing care community, gathered together for a brief Veterans Recognition Ceremony in early observance of Veterans Day today. Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care’s Philadelphia Chaplain Christian Bennett began the program by asking attendees to take a moment to pause, to stop and to think about and thank fellow Americans who served in the United States Armed Forces.
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Sharing the Gift of Presence

Posted on October 3, 2024 in Happiness Project
Presence and the art of “just being there.” That is something Joel Westermeyer has learned about and embraced since becoming a volunteer with Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care in Cincinnati more than 11 years ago.
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Shirley & Winnie Spread Quiet Joy and Calm

Posted on October 3, 2024 in Happiness Project
After an impressive more than 50-year career in nursing that included working in hospitals, with dialysis patients and in public health, Shirley developed an interest in hospice volunteering, especially in direct care visiting one-on-one with patients.
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Signs That Alzheimer’s or Dementia Require a Different Type of Care

Posted on January 25, 2024 in Caregiving Tips
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or related dementia diseases can be life-changing and all encompassing. But knowing the signs of late-stage Alzheimer’s is critical in obtaining the resources available to improve the lives of the patient and family. Find common signs of late-stage Alzheimer’s here.
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