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ur Dearest Friends of Hospice of Hope

This letter is one of the most difficult things for my family to compose. How do we tell you how much we appreciate your tireless energies? How can we appropriately convey our never ending love to you for the constant care you gave our loved one? It seems so shallow to just say "thank you" – however, dear friends, please know that those two simple words come filled with many, many heartfelt wishes. My family could have never made it through this journey without you. Thank you for lifting our burdens and carrying us to an easier road.

A special thanks to our assigned Registered Nurse, Rachel Skidmore and all who served with her. Also , we send our love sand best wishes to the supportive care team and the volunteers.

May God bless each and every one of you!

ospice of Hope volunteers provide companionship to people living with a serious illness and help their family caregivers in a variety of ways. Our volunteers provide important services to our organization and the people we serve. Whether it's providing companionship to a person in the final months and weeks of life, offering support to family members and caregivers, or helping with community outreach and fundraising, the contributions of our volunteers is essential to the important work we provide.

Hospice of Hope relies on volunteer support to provide excellent end-of-life care to each patient and family. By being a hospice volunteer, you can gain great personal satisfaction from knowing that you have made an impact in another person's life. To learn more about Hospice of Hope's volunteer program, please contact Donna Burke, Volunteer Coordinator, at 800-928-4848.

ational Nursing Assistants Week is June 10-17 and focuses on ways nursing assistants make a difference in the lives of the people in their care. The well-being and happiness of these citizens depends in large part on the nursing assistants, home care aides, and others who provide daily, conscientious, hands-on care in homes, nursing homes and other long-term care settings. These Career Nursing Assistants are instrumental in promoting and safeguarding the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual well-being of the residents, clients, and their families. Career Nursing Assistants are trained professionals, who collaborate closely with other health care providers to provide quality care and to elevate the status of their chosen profession.

The annual observance of Career Nursing Assistants' Day and Nursing Assistants' Week was founded by Career Nurse Assistants Programs in 1977. Since this time, the group has expanded and has members in every state and other countries as well. This popular nursing assistant recognition program has grown to include thousands of facilities and organizations that join together each year to recognize and honor nursing assistants in long-term care services.

This one-day program is led by highly skilled Hospice of Hope chaplains and bereavement professionals, who are there to help guide and educate participants about what to expect as they move through the process of grief. Children will participate in age appropriate activities helping them to explore their feelings about the loss they have experienced and provide them with tools to cope with the loss. Activities will include making a mountain memory quilt, games, relaxation activities, balloon release, and a picnic lunch.

Peg Lynch, Hospice of Hope Community Services Facilitator stated, "We encourage family members of all ages to take part in this award winning program. Facing the pain of grief is like climbing a mountain. When we walk and climb together we can make better progress." Come join us for a day filled with activities for all ages to share memories, stories, and laughter. To register contact Peg Lynch at 800-928-4243.

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emple-Inland Foundation recently made a $1,500 donation to benefit patient care at Hospice of Hope. Each year, Temple-Inland Foundation, through the request of our local mill, donates funds to help organizations in our area. Funds are collected through ongoing operations throughout the Temple-Inland national locations. Hospice of Hope uses donations such as these to continue to provide uncompensated care to patients and families effected by terminal illnesses. Since 1990, donations such as these have allowed Hospice of Hope to provide over $1.5 million in unreimbursed hospice care to patients and families not covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance living in our 12-county service areas in Kentucky and Ohio.

ational Volunteer Week is April 18 through 24 and Hospice of Hope is honoring its hospice and palliative care volunteers who provide support, companionship and hope to those facing a life-limiting illness.

Donna Burke, Volunteer Coordinator with Hospice of Hope stated, "Hospice volunteers play an indispensable role in enabling Hospice of Hope to offer the best care possible for patients living with life-limiting illness, their families and caregivers. By sharing their time, energy, and expertise, our volunteers bring compassion and caring to the lives of those in need."

Hospice of Hope volunteers understand that every person they care for is a unique individual with a lifetime of experiences, relationships and gifts to share. These dedicated volunteers help people live every moment of life to the fullest. Most Hospice of Hope volunteers choose to give their time helping others because of their own experiences with the compassionate care hospice provided to their dying loved one. But, our volunteers help does not stop there. They also provide deeply appreciated help at our main office doing clerical duties, work in our flower gardens, and assist with fundraising events.

Helen West, a volunteer at the Hospice of Hope Inpatient Center at Adams County Regional Medical Center stated, "When volunteering, you feel like you did something good. When families come and hug you, it makes you fill appreciated and it is a fulfillment."

The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization reports that there are an estimated 550,000 hospice volunteers providing more than 25 million hours of service to hospice programs each year. It is federally mandated under Medicare that five percent of all patient care hours be provided by trained volunteers. This regulation reflects the vital role that volunteers play in the hospice philosophy of care and ensures that a hospice program has roots deep in the community.

Hospice of Hope has volunteer opportunities available. To find out how you can help, please visit our website at www.hospiceofhope.org or call Donna Burke at 800-928-4848.

he 2010 Caregiver Seminar coordinated by Buffalo Trace Family Caregiver Support Program and Hope HomeCare is scheduled for Thursday, April 29th. The seminar titled "No Appointments Needed" will be held from 5pm-8pm at the Hospice of Hope office in Maysville. The seminar will be broken down into two parts with the first being "Getting the Most from Your Doctor Visit" and will be presented by Dr. Leroy Gallenstein. The second session, "Avoiding Common Medical Errors" will be presented by Mary Dan Haney, Pharmacist at Hospice of Hope.

The seminar is free and open to the public; however registration is recommended by April 23rd. A light dinner will be provided. For more information about the program or to register call the Buffalo Trace Family Caregiver Support Program at 564-6894 or Hope HomeCare at 759-4056.

ospice of Hope invites you and your family to our Community Memorial Services. These services are designed to provide anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one an occasion to remember, honor and celebrate their memories. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, May 16 at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Orab office and on Sunday, May 23 at 2 p.m. at Maysville office. Special music, words of reflection and the reading of names of those who are being remembered will also provide a time to reflect on their memory. Those attending will receive a gift of remembrance. A reception will follow the services, allowing time to gather with others who have experienced loss. These services are free and open to the community. If you plan to attend, or would like information on Hospice of Hope bereavement programs and support groups, please call Peg Lynch at 800-928-4243.