Amedisys

07/29/2025

Become a Hospice Volunteer to someone who needs you.
Beacon Hospice provides quality end-of-life care to local terminally-ill patients. We are looking for caring and compassionate individuals in your area to spend time with our patients from a volunteer. Volunteers can provide much needed support to patients and their families in a number of ways including:
visiting with patients on an ongoing basis
sitting vigils
knitting, crocheting, quilting blankets
creating memory posters
providing music therapy
reiki
pet therapy
veterans visiting veterans
assisting in veteran pinning ceremonies
There is a free training course that is required on what hospice is and how to interact with hospice patients. The trainings are held locally.
Please reach out to Regional Volunteer Coordinator,
Helena Nogueira
to learn more about volunteering with Amedisys Hospice
225-612-0243 – Helena.Nogueira@amedisys.com
Hospice Care in Leominster, Massachusetts
To apply: http://bttr.im/xsi1r

07/27/2025

All of us at Beacon Hospice Leominster wish you a beautiful and relaxing Sunday.

07/25/2025

It was a pleasure and a privilege to honor Harrison on his 100th birthday. Thank you Harrison for your service to our country in the United States Army during World War II. ❤️ 🇺🇸
Thank you Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for the collaboration to honor this amazing Veteran.

07/24/2025

Three members of our Garner, NC hospice care center recently came together to support a local family as their 22-year-old son entered his final moments of life. The team responded quickly, admitted the patient, remained with the family and provided comfort and prayer as he passed — all in one meaningful visit.

We are proud to have such compassionate caregivers on our team. Thank you, Dianna, Mandy and Amanda for your urgency, empathy and dedication to putting our patients and their families first in the moments that matter.

07/23/2025

Navy veteran and hospice volunteer Aaron Burr knows the power of small gestures. Inspired by the kindness that shaped his early life in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Aaron now gives back by making companionship calls to fellow veterans receiving hospice care.

Recently, he mailed 100th birthday hats to centenarian patients — one of whom, Chief Windsong, was also a Navy veteran and New Bedford native. Though they’d never met, Aaron’s thoughtful gesture created a meaningful connection between two veterans, many miles apart.

Thank you, Aaron, for your service and your heart for hospice 💚

07/23/2025

Hospice is not a diagnosis, it is a plan of care for the diagnosis. It is a collaboration of a team of people who come together to help guide and support those who are dying and the people who love and care for them. Hospice offers resources, supplies, and education in a way that softens one of the hardest times we will all experience.

Talking about death and dying will not make it happen sooner, neither will starting hospice.

We can’t change the outcome. If you were referred to us it is because a terminal diagnosis was given, and that is out of our control. But what is in our control is the ability to show up for you in a way that makes you feel less alone.

Please don’t wait for the last minute to start hospice if you or someone you love has received a terminal diagnosis and it has been advised by your medical team that hospice would be the next step. Traditionally, this means a timeframe of six months or less is expected, however, sometimes being on hospice can offer you a little more time and a better quality of life at the end of life.

And remember, hospice is not the boss of you. You have a voice and we want to hear it. If you are confused or upset about something, or need more or less of something, let your hospice team know so that they can do things in a way that aligns with what you need. Your voice deserves to be heard.

Our goal is to provide you with the tools and education you need to feel confident and well prepared, to remove fear and uncertainty, and to ensure that the landing is soft for the person who is about to take their very last breath. I believe that all human beings deserve that.

xo
Gabby
Hospice and palliative care nurse
End-of-life doula
Death educator

If you want to learn more about hospice, and what support and resources are available to you, you might find my “Hospice Master Class” helpful.
The next class is:
Saturday, July 26th, 10am-12pm Pacific Time
Learn more here:
https://www.thehospiceheart.net/masterclass

07/23/2025

Love is a gift❤️

xo
Gabby
www.thehospiceheart.net

07/23/2025

Beacon Hospice is so appreciative of our Community partners in Gardner MA. The Gardner Senior Center, the Veterans Service Office of Gardner and the Gardner CAC. Working together to help our seniors in our community is just the right thing to do. Veterans please join us at the Gardner Senior Center on August 19th.

A special Vet-to-Vet Café at the Gardner Senior Center on August 19th, featuring a session with a VA healthcare expert!

Veterans, do you know if you're eligible for VA healthcare benefits? This August’s Vet-to-Vet Café presenter will walk us through what VA healthcare eligibility looks like — including who qualifies, how to enroll, what services are covered, and how your discharge status and income may affect your benefits. Whether you’re newly separated or served decades ago, this is your chance to get clear, reliable information straight from the source.

🗓 Tuesday, August 19, 2025
🕙 11:30am
📍 Gardner Senior Center, Charles P. McKean Building, 294 Pleasant Street, Gardner

Bring your questions and let’s make sure every veteran gets the care they’ve earned. ☕ Light lunch will be served.

To sign up call or visit the Gardner Senior Center, 978-630-4067.

07/23/2025

Beacon Hospice is honored to partner with Gardner Senior Center to bring this event to our community. Hope to see you there.

Moments Together: Understanding Memory Loss 🧠💬 at The Gardner Senior Center partnered with Beacon Hospice

Join us for a FREE informational session on understanding Memory Loss and Dementia, designed to support families, individuals, and caregivers💭
You'll learn:
- Early signs of dementia
- Tips for navigating memory changes
- How to find support and resources
- Ways to manage fear and uncertainty

📅 Monday, September 15
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 The Gardner Senior Center, Charles P. McKean Building, 294 Pleasant Street, Gardner

❤️Gain some helpful insight 🍽️ Dinner and dessert will be served!
📞 Call or visit the Gardner Senior Center at 978-630-4067 to RSVP – we hope to see you there!

07/21/2025

At Amedisys, caregivers enrolled in our medical plan can earn Wellness Rewards—and spend them on more than just fitness. Use rewards for family activities like park or zoo admissions, car maintenance, spa visits, pet care, professional development and more.

View open roles, apply now at careers.amedisys.com!

07/21/2025

More than 1 million people in the United States are living with Parkinson’s disease, and the condition progresses differently for each person. Symptoms can worsen in late stages, making hospice care an important option for comfort and support. Learn more about when hospice may be appropriate for end-stage Parkinson’s and the criteria for eligibility:
https://resources.amedisys.com/understanding-end-stage-parkinsons-hospice-criteria

07/18/2025

We believe taking care of you is just as important as the care you give others. Learn more about building your career at Amedisys: careers.amedisys.com

07/16/2025

Every number represents a story. In 2024, the Amedisys Foundation delivered critical support to hundreds of families. Thank you for helping the Amedisys Foundation extend our mission beyond the bedside.

07/15/2025

07/15/2025

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the residents and family members of Gabriel House Assisted Living in Fall River MA.

07/14/2025

As end-stage heart failure progresses, families may notice signs like restlessness, irregular breathing or decreased response. Amedisys hospice caregivers are specially trained to manage these symptoms at home, offering comfort, guidance and 24/7 support.

Our End-Stage Heart Failure Hospice Specialty Program focuses on symptom relief, reducing hospital visits and helping families care confidently at home. Learn more: https://www.amedisys.com/services/hospice-care/specialty-programs/heart-failure/

07/10/2025

Respite care is a Medicare-covered hospice service that offers temporary relief so caregivers can rest and recover. Read our blog on respite care to learn more about how this benefit can help you care for yourself while continuing to care for your loved one: https://resources.amedisys.com/how-respite-care-can-relieve-caregivers

07/08/2025

Thinking about hospice care can bring up a lot of questions. Our Hospice FAQs page offers answers about when it may be time, who is eligible, how hospice is paid for and more. https://www.amedisys.com/services/hospice-care/hospice-faqs/

07/07/2025

More than 16 million Americans are living with COPD, a progressive lung disease that makes it harder to breathe over time. Our COPD empowerment program helps patients enrolled in home health manage their condition at home through evidence-based care, education and support. Our goal is to reduce hospitalizations, improve quality of life and empower patients to take control of their health.

If you or a loved one is living with COPD, learn more about our empowerment program here: https://www.amedisys.com/services/home-health-care/specialty-programs/copd/

07/04/2025

From our Amedisys family to yours — happy Independence Day. Wishing you a safe and joyful holiday with loved ones, and sharing a heartfelt thank you to our caregivers who continue delivering care and comfort today!

07/03/2025

New beginnings can be nerve-racking — but they don’t have to be. Hear what one of our amazing LPNs had to say about joining Amedisys. From day one, we’re committed to creating a welcoming environment where caregivers feel supported, trained and appreciated.

Ready to feel the difference? Come grow with us. Apply now at careers.amedisys.com.