Hospicare E-Newsletter Archives Hospicare & Palliative Care Services publishes a monthly e-newsletter to highlight our events and programs. It also includes reflections from staff and volunteers as well as practical advice for caregivers and those who are grieving. More information about all of those topics are also available on our web site. August 2016 - Women Swimmin': To Be Part of Something That Feels So Big - Caregiving at Life's End - Bringing Songs of Comfort and Love to the Dying - Upcoming Events & More! July 2016 - Residence Kitchen Remodeling Finished - What Really Matters At the End of Life - Dale Johnson New President of Ithaca Rotary - Upcoming Events & More June 2016 - Join us for Illuminations - It's an Honor to Volunteer with Hospicare - Pet Peace of Mind Program - Upcoming Events & More! May 2016 - Women Swimmin' Registration Begins - Finding Comfort In Small Everyday Things - When Should Dying Patient Stop Treatment? - Upcoming Events & More! April 2016 - Women Swimmin' Registration Coming Up - Questions & Answers About Advance Directives - Celebrating Music Program Jewelry Fundraiser - Upcoming Events & More! March 2016 - 5 Common Myths About Hospicare - Spring Volunteer Training - New Members Joint Board of Hospice Foundation of Cortland Country - Upcoming Events & More! February 2016 - Helping Grieving Coworkers - Spouse/Partner Loss Support Group - Cornell Wrestling Fundraiser - Upcoming Events & More! January 2016 - How to Say Goodbye - Ithaca Firefighters Give Donation - Groton Art Group Donates Artwork - Upcoming Events & More! December 2015 E-news - New Associate Medical Director - Nicaraguan Nurses Visit Hospicare - Join Us for Light the Landscape - Upcoming Events & More! November 2015 - What Caregivers Can Expect from Hospicare - Grief at the Holidays Workshop - Quilt Raffle - Upcoming Events and More! October 2015 - Patient Takes a Sentimental Journey - How to Help a Grieving Friend - Hospicare Recognition Luncheon - Upcoming Events and More! September 2015 - Women Swimmin': What Memories Are Made Of - Book Review: Dying Wise - Rapping Doc Educates About End of Life - Welcome to Christina Larken - First Annual Bem Lecture & More! August 2015 - Women Swimmin' Is Comin' Right Up - Understanding Grief Workshop - A Hospice Patient Finds Hope - Upcoming Events & More! July 2015 - Volunteers: Join a Committee or Help with an Event - Choose Hospice Sooner - Children Reach Out by Donating to Hospicare - Maguire Oil Changes Benefit Hospicare - Upcoming Events and More! June 2015 - Bereavement Events for the Community - Local Foundations Support Our Work - Hospice Gives Caregiver Respite - Upcoming Events & More! May 2015 E-news - Women Swimmin' Registration - How to Care for a Loved One with Dementia - HFA Teleconference: Alzheimer's and Dementia - Illuminations Memorial Event - Upcoming Events and More! April 2015 - Women Swimmin' 2015 - Advance Care Planning - Thank You to Our Amazing Volunteers - Upcoming Events and More! March 2015 - Bereavement Volunteers Help Us Reach Out - New Film Series Starts in March - Seven Common Fears of Dying - Ithaca's Death Cafe - Upcoming Events & More! February 2015 - Spring Volunteer Training Coming Soon - Resources for Caregivers: Learning to Help Your Loved One - Thank you to End-of-the-Year Community Fundraisers - Upcoming Events & More! January 2015 - Changes to Bereavement Program - Choosing Hospice: "Time to Live Each Moment" - Cornell Wrestling Fundraiser - Upcoming Events and More! December 2014 - Tips to Help Those Grieving During the Holidays - HospiChair #GivingTuesday Fundraiser - Tompkins Trust Company Community Challenge - Upcoming Events and More! November 2014 - Hospicare Residence: We Are Doing Profound Work - Review: Leaning into Love by Elaine Mansfield - Community Fundraisers - Hospicare Gives Annual Honors - Upcoming Events and More! October 2014 - Now Providing Service to Cortland County - Spiritual Care: Listening, Guiding, Supporting, Praying, Simply Being Present - "Am I Dying?" An Honest Answer Brings Peace - Upcoming Events and More! September 2014 Revised - Hospicare in Cortland County - Women Swimmin' Wrap Up - Volunteer with Hospicare - Grief Responses: Normal and Natural - In the News and More! August 2014 - Women Swimmin' Is Almost Here! - Restorative Yoga: Moving Through Grief - Films Show Beauty of Hospice - Community Organizations Donate to Hospicare and More! July 2014 -Palliative Care: Easing Symptoms, Pain and Stress -Community Fundraisers Will Raise Money for Hospicare -In the News and More! June 2014 - How to Talk to Your Doctor - SewGreen donates bags for patients' families - Join us for Illuminations - In the News & More! May 2014 - Women Swimmin' Registration Opens - Hospicare Establishes Mothers Fund - Remembering Mothers Bereavement Event - Advance Care Planning & More April 2014 - Women Swimmin' 2014 - New Director of Development & Community Relations - Our Amazon Wish List - A Day in the Life of a Hospice & More March 2014 - New PATH program - Sharing Grief Brings Solace and Support - 2nd Annual Pet Memorial Service & More February 2014 - The Heart of Hospice Social Work - Spending Time with Someone with Dementia - Grief Film Series & More January 2014 - Dr. Eric Lessinger Retires - New Residence Manager Takes Over - Therapeutic Harp Helps Patients - Ithaca's Death Cafe & More December 2013 - Caring for Your Ill Loved One - Gift of the Winter Solstice Celebration - Community Fundraisers - Celebrating Our Outstanding Supporters & More November 2013 - Not Always the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - National Hospice & Palliative Care Month - Children's Grief Awareness Day - Hospicare benefits: 15 STEPS & Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? October 2013 - What the Dying Say They Want - Hospicare's 30th Anniversary Celebration - Grief 101: After the First Year & More September 2013 - Women Swimmin' 2013 - After the Last Bereavement Gathering - Teens Learn About End of Life - 5 Myths About Hospicare & More August 2013 - Death Over Dinner - Care for the Caregiver - Women Swimmin' & More July 2013 - Fill-in-the-blank Chalkboard a Hit - Learning to Be With the Dying - Talking to Loved One About Hospice & More June 2013 - Hospicare Mugs on Sale - Men's Grief Group - Hospice Petition & More May 2013 - Women Swimmin' - Tanzanians Visit Hospicare - Grief in the Workplace & More April 2013 Revised - Women Swimmin' - Veterans Care - The Grieving Process & More March 2013 - Fond Memories - Kids & Caregivers - Veterans Care & More February 2013 - Celebrating 30 Years - Staff Changes - Volunteering - End-of-Life Conversations January 2013 - Strengthening Partnerships - How to Say Goodbye - Community Fundraisers December 2012 - Light the Landscape - Wreath sale to benefit Hospicare - A great holiday gift Idea - Healing my heart at Hospicare - In the News - Websites of Interest - December Events November 2012 - November Recognition of Hospice/Palliative Care and Children's Grief Awareness - Good Grief Event: Memory Pots - Light the Landscape: An Evening of Remembrance - Visit 15 STEPS to Benefit Hospicare! - In the News - November Events October 2012 - Big News for Our Music Program! - Explore Grief Through Song - Generosity in Perspective - In the News - Websites of Interest - October Events September 2012 - Best Women Swimmin' Yet! - "I Was a Designated Hugger" - Volunteer at Hospicare! - What Exactly is Palliative Care? - Grieving Children's Book Reading - In the News - Websites of Interest - September Events August 2012 - Women Swimmin' is this Month! - Generous Donation Expands Bereavement Lending Library - Become a Hospicare Volunteer - In the News - August Events July 2012 - Women Swimmin' Update: Seeking Boaters/Volunteers; Kayak Raffle! - Illuminations: An Evening of Community, of Remembrance - Fall Volunteer Training - Walk or Run to Benefit Hospice - Hospicare Staff Assemble Care Packages for Troops in Afghanistan - Longview Quilters Donate Handcrafted Bags - "Grief Healing" Website and Blog - In the News - July Events June 2012 - Illuminations - Women Swimmin' Update - Good Grief Program - Integrative Therapies at Hospicare, Part 4: Herbal Medicine and Homeopathy - Sentimental Journey - Grief/Loss Blog - Musicale Series Concludes - "Peaches and Bird" Recap - In the News - Websites of Interest - June Events May 2012 - Women Swimmin' Registration Opens May 7! - Illuminations - Hospicare Musicale Series Continues - Next "Peaches and Bird" Staged Reading on May 6 - Book Review: "Caregiver Revolution: 5 Easy Steps to Enlightened Caregiving" - International Harp Therapy Program Founder/Director Visit a Success! - Call for Participants for "Our Thoughts on Aging" Interview Project! - Buffalo Street Books Monthly Grief Memoir Reading Group Continues - Featured News Item: "How will I die" Series - In the News - May Events April 2012 - New Details About This Year's Women Swimmin' - Supporting Another in Loss - HFA's 19th Annual "Living with Grief" Spring Program: End-of-Life Ethics - The Oasis Dance Club 3rd Anniversary Celebration to Benefit Hospicare - Hospicare Musicale Series Continues - Free Elder Law Panel Presentation - Reflections on Peaches and Bird - Buffalo Street Books Monthly Grief Memoir Reading Group Continues - In the News - Websites of Interest - April Events March 2012 - International Harp Therapy Program Founder to Visit - "Peaches and Bird" Performances - Integrative Therapies at Hospicare, Part 3: Acupuncture - Book Review: "Take Me Home" - Cancer Journey Video Blog - Grief-Themed Reading Group - In the News - Websites of Interest - March Events February 2012 - Spring Volunteer Training - 9th Annual Women Swimmin' Announced - International Harp Therapy Program Founder to Visit - "Peaches and Bird" Performances - "Nancy's Quest" Benefits Hospicare - Grief-Themed Reading Group - Movie Review: "Wit" - In the News - Websites of Interest - February Events January 2012 - New Year's Greetings - Reflections from a Hospice Aide - Kids Helping Kids - Danby Community Quilters Donation - In the News - Websites of Interest - January Events December 2011 - Light the Landscape - Results of AARP Contest - Thank You, Phi Sigma Sigma! - Integrative Therapies at Hospicare, Part 2: Massage Therapy - A Great Holiday Gift Idea - What Are You Grateful For? - In the News - Websites of Interest - December Events November 2011 - Women Swimmin' Co-founder in National Contest: Help Us Win! - Integrative Therapies at Hospicare, Part 1: Introduction - A Great Holiday Gift Idea - What Are You Grateful For? - In the News - November Events October 2011 - Upcoming Programs and Events - Help from Hospicare: Getting better and "graduating" from hospice - In the News - Websites of Interest - October Events September 2011 - Continuing Bonds - Fall Volunteer Training - Hospicare Receives York Children's Foundation Grant - Women Swimmin' 2011 a Success! - Help from Hospicare: Does hospice require that I give up hope? - In the News - Websites of Interest - September Events August 2011 - Why I Swim for Hospicare - Swimmer Reflection by Liz Heywood - Women Swimmin' Videos - Welcome Pauline Cameron, New Director of Patient Services - Help from Hospicare: How do I manage my child's problematic behavior when we're both grieving the loss of a loved one? - In the News - Websites of Interest - August Events July 2011 - Why I Will Swim: Swimmer Reflection by Liz Field - Meditative Grief Walk and Talk - In the News - Websites of Interest - July Events June 2011 -Debunking the Myths of Hospice -Help from Hospicare: When Should I call Hospice? 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