Lakeland Area Hospice

08/21/2025

Come and visit us today at the Erie Zoo.
It is National Senior Citizens Day from 10 am - 2 pm. All senior citizens and their grandchildren will will receive FREE admission and there will be 40 booths featuring local organizations like us.

08/20/2025

08/14/2025

Here at Lakeland Area Hospice we don’t only help you get through the today’s.
We follow all of our family’s with our bereavement program for 13 months after, or as long as you need.
You are never alone in your journey, we back you every step of the way
Don’t battle the unknown alone

Grief feels like yesterday all over again.

It’s waking up and remembering, for the hundredth time, that you are not here. It’s all the yesterday’s we shared: the phone calls, the routines, the inside jokes, the comfort of knowing I could reach you. It’s where my mind drifts when today feels too sharp, too empty. Yesterday is where you still feel real. And today… is learning how to live with your absence.

There were so many yesterdays. So many moments that felt like they could go on forever. And now, there’s today without you, and the weight of tomorrow that feels too big without your voice in it.

Maybe that’s what grief really is, a constant reaching for yesterday while trying to survive today. It’s love that didn’t get to finish its sentence. And as painful as that is, it’s also a reminder of how deeply we have loved, how fully we have lived. So if you find yourself sitting in your own yesterdays, let it be with tenderness. Let it be with grace. Because you are not going backward, you are just remembering. And that remembering is its own kind of love.

If you feel this too, if your grief pulls you back in time and leaves you aching for just one more ordinary moment, know you’re not alone. I get it. I feel that way too.

xo
Gabby
www.thehospiceheart.net

08/13/2025

🏠 Are you looking to keep yourself or a loved one at home?
🏠 Have you made the decision to live out your last days at home?
🏠Has your loved one expressed wanting to live out their last days to the fullest in their own home?
🏠Receiving a terminal diagnosis doesn’t mean you need to spend the rest of your days in a hospital
🏠Nor does it mean you need to be placed in a nursing home
❤️Let us help support you on your journey, where it can take place somewhere you, or your loved one truly want to be. Support is provided to ensure as comfortable a transition as possible through each stage of an advanced illness.
❤️ Lakeland Area Hospice is committed to providing patient-centered care and affirming life. This care involves a holistic approach that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual concerns.
❤️If you or someone you know and love need a little more support, or you have questions regarding hospice care, we can easily be reached 814-838-0511

08/12/2025

👀Can we tempt you with this juicy half-pound black angus-brisket burger🍔 , loaded with mushrooms and melty swiss and a bit of tangy A1 sauce⁉️. It's so delicious. Add some bacon for even more goodness! Come on in and we will cook one up for you. Open daily 7am-2pm, including Sunday!

08/12/2025

👩‍❤️‍👨You don’t have to face this journey alone. Our team walks with families every step of the way — providing medical, emotional, and spiritual support. We can help you so that you aren’t carrying all the weight on your own ❤️‍🩹

08/10/2025

⭐️ The essential role of Hospice aides ⭐️

Our dedicated Hospice aides are a cornerstone of compassionate, end of life care. These extraordinary professionals provide hand on support to patients and families, ensuring comfort and divinity during life’s more difficult moments.

What does a Hospice aide do?
⭐️ Personal care : Assists with bathing, dressing, grooming and maintaining hygiene
⭐️. Mobility assistance: Helping patients with positioning, transferring and moving, which prevents discomfort from injury
⭐️ Emotional support: Beyond physical care, they offer companionship, a listening ear and emotional support to both the patient and their families

To our Hospice aides- Thank you for your unwavering dedication and compassion. Your role in hospice care is invaluable, and you make a world of a difference in the lives of those we serve 💜

07/29/2025

Join our team!

Lakeland Area Hospice

07/23/2025

Happy National Ice Cream Day! 🍦

Today we celebrated with the residents at Nightingale Nursing Home at their ice cream social! A perfect treat on a hot summer day!

Thanks for having us ❤️

07/21/2025

💜 The heart of Hospice: Social Work Support 💜

We know that end of life care is about more than just managing physical symptoms , it’s about supporting the whole person and their loved ones.

This is where our Social Worker comes in

Social workers play a vital role in guiding families through emotional challenges, helping with difficult decisions, navigating resources, and offering comfort during times of uncertainty and grief.

Whether it’s coordinating care, answering questions about advance directives, or simply being there to listen. Their compassion makes all the difference

Hospice social workers are the steady hands and open hearts that help families feel supported.

Have questions about how we can help? Reach out today. We’re here for you , Anytime

07/16/2025

The fun continues!

Our very own Bob Barker joined in on the Price is right at Walnut Creek!
An afternoon of laughs and memories made!
Thank you for having us