Hospice Care Options

08/06/2025

This week, we’re shining a light on the heart and hands of hospice care, our amazing Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).

With tenderness, patience, and quiet strength, our CNAs provide personal care that preserves dignity and brings comfort to those in their final journey. From holding a hand to helping with daily tasks, they make every moment count with compassion and grace.

To all of our CNAs, thank you for your kindness, your dedication, and the difference you make each day. You are seen, valued, and deeply appreciated.

08/04/2025

When facing a serious illness, many families want their loved ones to spend their final days surrounded by peace, comfort, and familiar faces. In-home hospice care makes that possible.

From personalized nurse visits and emotional support to help with daily tasks and 24/7 on-call assistance, hospice care at home brings compassionate care right to your doorstep.

Learn more about the four levels of hospice care, how services are delivered at home, and how this choice can provide more quality time with loved ones.

Hospice care at home is a choice that more people are making at the end of life. Learn more about home hospice and the benefits it provides.

08/01/2025

07/30/2025

Hospice Care Options is seeking compassionate and talented individuals to join our amazing team of volunteers!

Whether you love to listen and provide companionship, sing or play an instrument, dress up in holiday costumes to spread cheer, or help with special events like birthday parties, your time and talents can bring joy and comfort to those we serve.

Are you a veteran? We would be honored to have you help pin and visit fellow veterans.

Prefer to volunteer behind the scenes? We have wonderful opportunities such as:
➡️ Making weekly friendly calls to patients
➡️ Knitting or crocheting items to gift
➡️ Arranging flowers to brighten a patient’s day
➡️ Creating heartfelt cards to mail out

If you live near our service areas and want to make a lasting impact, please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinators:
📞 Eastman: 478-374-4888 – Priscilla
📞 Douglas: 229-468-4206 – Kristal
📞 Macon: 478-743-3033 – Tammie
📞 Milledgeville: 478-453-8572 – Tammie

07/30/2025

School is about to begin, and now's the perfect time to refresh on a few simple safety tips to keep kids and our communities safe and healthy.

➡️ Watch for walkers. Be alert in school zones and neighborhoods during pick-up and drop-off times.
➡️ Know the bus rules. Teach children to stand back from the curb and wait until the bus comes to a full stop.
➡️ Follow the signals. Remind kids to look both ways before crossing streets and obey crossing guards.
➡️ Stay hydrated and rested. A full water bottle and a good night’s sleep go a long way in keeping kids focused and safe.
➡️ Backpack check. Make sure backpacks are packed light and worn with both straps to prevent injury.

Wishing all students, families, and teachers a safe, healthy, and successful school year!

07/28/2025

Summer is a season full of simple joys, sunshine through the window, a favorite song playing, the scent of fresh flowers, or the warmth of a shared memory.

At Hospice Care Options, we believe in making space for these moments that matter. Even in difficult times, there is beauty in connection, comfort, and love.

07/27/2025

There’s just something about fishing….. our Eastman Volunteer Coordinator, with the help of our marketer and volunteers, has been bringing the experience to residents over the last couple of weeks and the smiles say it all! Thank you to the Georgia Department of Natural Reaources for bringing the fish. 🐟

07/25/2025

Thinking ahead about your healthcare wishes can bring peace of mind to you and your loved ones. Our latest blog outlines simple steps for creating an advance care plan that reflects your values and ensures your voice is heard, even when you can’t speak for yourself.

It’s never too early to plan. Read now:

Facing the future, especially when it comes to healthcare decisions, can feel overwhelming. But advanced care planning is one of the most compassionate | Advanced Care Planning: Simple Steps to Make Your Wishes Known

07/23/2025

Pain looks different for everyone, and it’s not always physical. In hospice care, comfort is a priority, and that means supporting patients through physical, emotional, and spiritual pain with compassion and expertise.

From gentle medications and physical therapy to massage, counseling, and even music or pet therapy, hospice pain management is personalized and respectful of each patient’s needs and wishes.

Learn how pain is recognized, measured, and treated with care and intention.

Many people may be unclear about what pain management therapies can be provided to their loved ones in hospice care. Learn more here.

07/08/2025

This year, our Macon-area Camp Good Grief was held in Warner Robins, where children and teens found “Space to Feel, Place to Heal.”

Camp Good Grief is a special program sponsored by our Hospice Foundation, designed to help young people work through grief in a safe, caring, and understanding environment. Through art, activities, sharing, and reflection, campers find comfort, support, and hope for the journey ahead.

We want to share our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this year’s camp possible. Your generosity and support truly make a difference:

Linus Project – for the beautiful, handmade blankets for each camper
Black Springs Baptist Church – for donating all art supplies and snacks
My Father’s Place – for the delicious pizza on our last day
Hardwick Baptist – for providing pillows for every child
First Baptist Church – for donating a meal
Four Winds Apostolic Church – for graciously hosting camp
WDEN / Laura Starling – for helping us share our mission with the community

To learn more about Camp Good Grief, visit our website’s Camp Good Grief page: https://hcoga.com/services/camp-good-grief/

07/06/2025

We’re honored to announce that Hospice Care Options has received the Hospice CAHPS Honors Award! This prestigious recognition celebrates hospice agencies that deliver exceptional, compassionate care based on real feedback from the families we serve. The award reflects our commitment to listening, meeting individual needs, and ensuring every patient’s journey is met with peace, dignity, and respect.

At Hospice Care Options, we believe quality care is more than a promise, it’s our mission. Being recognized for excellence in patient and family satisfaction means so much to our entire team. It’s a testament to the heart, dedication, and compassion our staff brings to every visit and every conversation.

Thank you for placing your trust in us and allowing us to walk beside you and your loved ones during life’s most tender moments. Together, we’ll continue to set the standard for hospice care that truly puts patients and families first.

07/02/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that our Douglas office is the winner of our recent Sales Blitz Competition!

This friendly competition brought our marketing team together with staff from across our offices to visit community partners and referral sources. It was a wonderful way to share our mission of providing compassionate, dignified end-of-life care, while building stronger connections with those who help us serve patients and families.

We’re so proud of all our teams for their energy, teamwork, and dedication to spreading awareness about hospice care options in our communities. Special congratulations to Douglas for going above and beyond!