HospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield Counties

04/16/2013

Be a TRU friend! Visit our new TRU Community Care page. That's where you'll find all the latest news about our organization, so be sure to like us before you leave.

https://www.facebook.com/TruCommunityCare?ref=hl

TRU Community Care affirms life at every step of your journey with illness and loss. Providing a con

03/15/2013

We're asking our old friends to stop and visit us at our new TRU Community Care page. Be sure to Like us so you get all the latest news on TRU.

TRU Community Care affirms life at every step of your journey with illness and loss. Providing a con

03/01/2013

Last night, HospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield Counties announced our new name to 250 friends at our rebranding celebration. Today, we are officially TRU Community Care! Only our name has changed. Our commitment to hospice, and to the community that founded, shaped and supports us, remains the same.

Please take a moment to follow our new page at https://www.facebook.com/TruCommunityCare?fref=ts.

TRU Community Care affirms life at every step of your journey with illness and loss. Providing a con

02/21/2013

Education is part of HospiceCare's mission. Last year, 5,836 children, teens, and adults participated in community presentations at schools, faith communities, businesses, nursing facilities, and hospitals. For information on our current programs, visit http://hospicecareonline.org/education/community_presentations.php

Community education, presentations, and support related to dying, death, loss, and grief.

02/08/2013

In 2012, 432 volunteers dedicated 31,476 hours to care for patients and their families, walk alongside those who are grieving, assist with administrative tasks, and staff the HospiceCare & Share Thrift Shop. This service is valued at $685,876. Our volunteers come in all age groups--the youngest one is 12 and the most senior is 95! We're so fortunate to have such devoted people donating their time and talent to our cause!

01/25/2013

Last year, 1,537 terminally ill patients and their families received our unparalled medical, emotional, and spiritual care and support. We're proud that 99% of caregivers said they would recommend HospiceCare to others.

01/01/2013

Wishing all of our friends a wonderful new year!

12/15/2012

Our hearts and thoughts are with all of those affected by the horrible events in Connecticut.

12/04/2012

Today is Colorado Gives Day which means your gift to HospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield Counties will have more impact than ever. Because when you donate through GivingFirst.org during this 24-hour online fundraising campaign, our agency receives 100% of the gift, plus an added boost from the FirstBank Incentive Fund! Simply select HospiceCare https://www.givingfirst.org/index.php?section=organizations&action=newDonation&fwID=27449&utm_source=HospiceCare+Updates+Nov+CGD+2012+A&utm_campaign=HCUpdates&utm_medium=email as your charity of choice and click Donate any time today. Then be sure to share this with your friends, family, and co-workers and let them know why you support HospiceCare and why today is a great time to give where you live!

GivingFirst.org is an online resource featuring Colorado charities. Made possible by Community First Foundation, it encourages charitable giving by providing comprehensive, objective and up-to-date information about Colorado charities--and an easy way to support them online.

11/21/2012

We at HospiceCare are so thankful for the dedicated volunteers, expert staff, astute Board and Leadership, and incredible patients and families who allow us into their lives at a very vulnerable time. We are so grateful to the generous community and donors that support us in this special work and ensure that we never have to turn away anyone who needs our services, regardless of ability to pay.

11/12/2012

Yesterday was Veterans' Day, a time to stop for a moment to honor all the brave men and women who have answered the call of duty. Many of our patients served our country and now, it's our turn to serve them. HospiceCare is proud to have earned Partner Level 4 certification from the national We Honor Veterans program. We were one of the first hospices in the country to receive this designation, the highest offered, showing that our staff is trained to recognize and respond to the unique needs of both veterans and their families.

10/17/2012

Join us for a full day workshop called "Conversations on Death," Saturday, October 20th. The event is designed to awaken curiosity about different ways death can be approached. For details and registration, visit http://hospicecareonline.org/ and click "Conversations on Death."

Contact HospiceCare if you are you facing a terminal illness, grieving a loss, or considering a referral.

10/10/2012

Our staff learned so much last week when two colleagues from our sister hospice in Bumbuli, Tanzania visited us. Bumbuli Hospice has 4 full-time and 2 part-time employees, while HospiceCare employs 165 full-time and 42 part-time staff members. We also don't have to journey by bicycle or foot to meet with patients and families. However, we discovered many similarities, too, and were able to host a successful fundraiser, called "Tanzanian Treasures." The contributions were greatly appreciated by our friends--it's amazing how far a dollar goes in Tanzania.

09/17/2012

On behalf of our staff, volunteers, board, patients, and families, we'd like to thank the incredibly generous friends who attended PIZZAZ! Under the Tuscan Sun on Sunday. It was a fantastico event, made even better by the heartfelt contributions we received. Thanks to you, we can continue to offer our services to everyone who needs them, regardless of ability to pay. From the bottom of our hearts, we say grazie!

09/07/2012

Did you read the Daily Camera's article on ethical wills? A great piece of writing by Cindy Sutter, it explains the value of expressing your values by writing down what you want family and friends to remember. The article features HospiceCare's Director of Community Education Kim Mooney, who teaches classes on making ethical wills. Let us know what you think. http://www.dailycamera.com/lifestyles/ci_21444181/ethical-wills-express-values-give-advice-next-generation

Marilyn Zurek wrote one: "There have been times that were very hard in my life ... but we always came through and after a couple of those times, I just expected that I would always come out the other end of bad times OK.

09/04/2012

Join us for "A Presentation on HospiceCare en español," September 10th, from 5:30-7:30 pm. This free event, all in Spanish, demonstrates how HospiceCare serves the physical and emotional needs of those who are seriously ill, along with their families. It's important to get the information now, before a crisis arises, so everyone is prepared. For details, visit http://hospicecareonline.org/index.php and look for the September 10th presentation.

Contact HospiceCare if you are you facing a terminal illness, grieving a loss, or considering a referral.

09/04/2012

Delight in "Tanzanian Treasures," a fundraiser to benefit our sister hospice in Bumbuli, Tanzania. It's Friday, September 28th, from 4:30-6:30 pm at Frasier Meadows Sky Lounge. For details, click http://hospicecareonline.org/about/tanzanian_partnership.php

Learn about HospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield Counties.

08/23/2012

August 23rd is National Health Unit Coordinators Day. Please join us in thanking our Unit Coordinators for their dedication, hard work, and calm under pressure. We salute you Thursday, but you're appreciated all year long!