Arbor Hospice

11/01/2025

💜 Special Presentations: Sexual Bereavement Sessions

When a spouse or partner dies, the loss of intimacy can be profound. Join us for a safe, compassionate space to explore ways to cope and heal.

For Women
🗓 Thursday, November 6, 2025 | ⏰ 12–1 p.m.
📞 RSVP: Meredith Hartmann | 734-794-5177
📧 mhartmann@arborhospice.org

For Men
🗓 Thursday, November 20, 2025 | ⏰ 12–1 p.m.
📞 RSVP: Will Gasper | 231-444-3350
📧 wgasper@hom.org

📍 Both sessions will be held online only.

10/29/2025

🏈 Don’t Miss It: Life’s Big Moments Tailgate + Watch Party! 🏈 All for FREE!

The countdown is on! Saturday, November 15, we’re bringing the *ultimate* Michigan Game Day experience to Arbor Hospice — and you’ll want to be there!

This isn’t just another tailgate — it’s a celebration with purpose, uniting Wolverine pride with the compassion that fuels our mission.

🔥 Here’s what’s waiting for you:
• Big screens to catch every play
• Gourmet tailgate fare + local brews
• Heated tent for cozy game-day vibes
• Inspiring stories from Arbor Hospice leaders & partners

📍 Arbor Hospice | 2366 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor
⏰ Kicks off 90 minutes before kickoff
💛 Pre-registration required – spots are limited!

Together with Michigan Medicine and C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, we’re honoring the champions—donors, volunteers, and supporters—who make compassionate care possible for families across our community.

👉 Pregame with purpose and celebrate with us! Register now!
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/arbhos/event/tailgate2025/

10/22/2025

When is hospice care the right choice for you or your loved one?

If your physician estimates that you or a loved one has about six months left to live if the illness runs its natural course, and the patient agrees to focus on comfort care instead of continuing treatments to cure the disease, the time is right to contact Arbor Hospice.

Many families tell us they wish they had contacted Arbor Hospice sooner. Don’t wait to begin receiving all the support available to improve the comfort and quality of life for your loved one and your entire family.

You can refer yourself or a loved one to Arbor Hospice by calling 888-992-2273, any time of day or night. Or, you can ask the patient’s physician to make a referral to Arbor Hospice.

Find out more: https://arborhospice.org/hospice-care/

10/15/2025

🏈 Life’s Big Moments: Where Game Day Meets Compassionate Care 🏈

On Saturday, November 15, we’re bringing the Michigan spirit to Arbor Hospice for a no-cost tailgate + watch party as the Wolverines take on Northwestern!

What to Expect:
• Big screens to catch every play
• Gourmet tailgate fare + local brews
• A heated tent for cozy game-day vibes
• Inspiring stories from Arbor Hospice leaders & partners

📍 Arbor Hospice | 2366 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor
⏰ 90 minutes before kickoff
💛 Registration required

This isn’t just a game day—it’s a celebration of partnerships and compassion that fuel our mission. Together with Michigan Medicine and C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, we’re honoring the champions—donors, volunteers, and supporters—who make care possible for families across our community.

👉 Pregame with purpose. Celebrate with us. Register today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/arbhos/event/tailgate2025/

10/14/2025

🌿 We’re Hiring: Clinical Director – Arbor Hospice (Ann Arbor, MI)

Arbor Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced Clinical Director to join our leadership team in Ann Arbor. This full-time, day-shift role provides clinical leadership, oversight, and support for patient care across our Arbor service areas—ensuring quality, compliance, and a world-class experience for patients and families.

Why Join Arbor Hospice?
At Arbor Hospice, we believe in providing more than care—we provide comfort, dignity, and compassion. As part of our team, you’ll help shape meaningful experiences for patients and their loved ones while leading a team dedicated to excellence in hospice and palliative care.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and oversee patient care within assigned regions to ensure quality outcomes and patient/family satisfaction
• Collaborate across teams to improve processes, care delivery, and service outcomes
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
• Mentor, coach, and develop clinical staff and leaders
• Analyze and interpret data to monitor care quality and resource use
• Model Arbor’s values and the C.A.R.E. Service Model (Courtesy, Acknowledgment, Response, Empathy)

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a clinical/administrative field (or enrolled, with completion within 2 years)
• Current RN license in the State of Michigan
• 3+ years of healthcare management experience (5+ preferred)
• 3+ years hospice/home health experience (5–7 years preferred)
• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN) preferred
• Strong knowledge of hospice regulatory requirements
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel throughout assigned region; variable hours as needed

What We Offer:
• A mission-driven environment where your leadership truly matters
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A collaborative culture rooted in compassion and excellence

📍 Location: Arbor Hub – Ann Arbor, MI
🕒 Schedule: Full-time, days

If you are a proven leader passionate about hospice and palliative care, we invite you to apply today and make a difference with Arbor Hospice.

👉 Apply now: https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/hom #/job/3928

10/08/2025

We’re so grateful for the incredible Grief Support Volunteers who joined us at Oak Valley on Friday for a special appreciation brunch. 💜

Your compassion, listening hearts, and steady presence bring light and comfort to those finding their way through loss. Thank you for all you do!

If you're ready to make a difference in the community and become a volunteer with Arbor Hospice, head to our website and apply today. https://loom.ly/thk70YM

10/06/2025

Arbor Hospice Fall 2025 Grief Support guide available now!

At Arbor Hospice, we understand the deep impact of losing a loved one. That’s why—together with our partner, Hospice of Michigan—we’re offering a wide range of free grief support programs this fall.

🌿 In-person and virtual options available
🌿 Led by trained grief counselors
🌿 Open to anyone in the community grieving a loss
🌿 Safe, supportive, and judgment-free

Programs include:
💜 Living On support groups (general loss, spouse/partner loss, sudden loss, loss of a parent, young adults, loss of an adult child)
💜 Walking Through Grief (social support + gentle activity)
💜 Men Overcoming Loss
💜 Social Mealtime Groups (Lunch Bunch & Dinner Diners)
💜 Special seminars like “Hope for the Holidays,” “Journey Through Widowhood,” and “A Time to Remember” memorial service

📅 Programs run throughout fall in the Ann Arbor area and virtually.
📌 Registration is required for most groups.

Learn more or sign up by contacting our grief support team:
ArborHospice.org/grief-journey-program/
📞 734-794-5127

10/02/2025

Arbor Hospice is seeking volunteers to provide companionship and comfort to patients in Ann Arbor, Brighton, Howell, Fenton, Monroe, Adrian, and surrounding areas.

From playing cards 🎴 to sharing music 🎶 to simply being present, you can brighten someone’s day in meaningful ways. Even pets like Hercules 🐾 lend their love and calm to our patients.

💙 Volunteers are vital in helping us care for our neighbors with life-limiting illnesses.

👉 Learn more & apply today: arborhospice.org/get-involved

09/29/2025

Thank you to all who attended Barley, BBQ & Beats in Ann Arbor! We had our biggest crowd yet -- 600 registrants, and we raised $148,000!

We hope you left with full bellies and a deeper appreciation for vital end-of-life services that Arbor Hospice provides in our communities.

Proceeds from Barley, BBQ & Beats support Arbor Hospice’s Open Access Program, which helps ensure end-of-life care to all, regardless of age, diagnosis, or financial circumstances.

And it's never too late to donate-- head to our website now ➡️ https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2024barleybbqbeats/

09/29/2025

09/25/2025

🌿 Make a Difference as an Arbor Hospice Volunteer 🌿

At Arbor Hospice, volunteers are the heart of what we do. Whether it’s playing music, creating art, offering companionship, or simply sitting beside someone so they are not alone—you can bring comfort, dignity, and joy to patients and families when they need it most.

From pet visits and memory bear sewing to caregiver relief and veteran-to-veteran support, there are opportunities for every background, skill, and schedule. Training is provided, and every role is tailored to create a meaningful experience for you and those you serve.

✨ Discover how your time and talents can touch lives in extraordinary ways.
👉 Learn more or sign up today: ArborHospice.org/get-involved/

09/18/2025

🎨 Angela’s Gift of Artwork

When Angela was told she had just six months to live, she chose to keep looking for beauty in each day. With Arbor Hospice by her side, and later through palliative care, Angela found comfort, support, and strength.

Now, she and her husband have donated pieces of artwork—each carrying a special story—to bless others living with serious illness. For Angela, these works are reminders of resilience, gratitude, and the immeasurable value of every moment.

Read Angela’s story and see the art that continues to inspire: Arborhospice.org/angelas-gift-of-artwork/