AseraCare Hospice - Norfolk

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 💚

07/21/2025

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

07/17/2025

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.

07/14/2025

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/

07/11/2025

For anybody that knows Debbie, or if your loved one has been cared for by her, the words written below could not ring more true!! AseraCare has some of the most compassionate staff and Debbie is a true shining star and example of who cares for our patients and families! Thank you Debbie!!!

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.

06/24/2025

AseraCare Hospice proudly supports this generous cause and invites you to come to Right at Home on Friday!! Lots of great items and food!!

06/23/2025

Only 2 sessions left in the Alzheimer's Education Series for 2025 being held at the Columbus Senior Center! The last 2 sessions will review how to respond to dementia-related behaviors and also explore care options and support services. Please join us to learn together about how we can best care for our loved ones with Alzheimer's Disease!

06/16/2025

REMINDER - Tuesday, June 17th at 530pm at the Columbus Senior Center. FREE Event to discuss and review care choices and options within your community. Learn the differences between home care, home health, assisted living, hospice, nursing home care and more! Enter through the back door of the Columbus Senior Center. Refreshments and snacks provided. Please call 402.379.4158 to RSVP or with additional questions.

06/15/2025

06/13/2025

Hospice does not mean that we have to stop living....today, some AseraCare Hospice staff are taking one of our Veteran patients fishing, a sport he has loved through the years! We hope we can help him catch the BIG one!!

06/13/2025

For families/caregivers in and around the Columbus area - we invite you to join some special guests at the Columbus Senior Center (enter through back door) to discuss care choice options within your communities. Learn more about home care, home health, assisted living, memory support, hospice care, along with support services from Behavioral Health and the Alzheimer's Association. Refreshments and snacks to be provided. Please call 402.379.4158 with additional questions or to RSVP.

06/12/2025

For families and caregivers who reside in and around the Columbus area, we invite you to the Columbus Senior Center on Tuesday, June 17th from 530-645pm. This is an opportunity to learn more about all of the care options within your communities. We will talk about the differences between home care, home health, hospice, memory support, assisted living, nursing home care, and present opportunities for discussion.

06/12/2025

Happy National CNA Week to these AMAZING and talented and compassionate Home Health Aids! This group of ladies have a combined almost 75 years of experience and have made careers out of caring for others! Words can't express the thanks and gratitude that we have for this team..... If you see these ladies out in the community serving others, be sure to tell them thank you! (Krista, Debbie, Andrea, Kara, Frankie, Lilly, Madisyn, Ashley, and not pictured is Ally)

06/09/2025

In honor of Alzheimer's Awareness Month, AseraCare Hospice knows how honored we are to care for those who suffer from Alzheimer's Disease. This terminal diagnosis takes away so many wonderful memories, but we still have the opportunity to love and care and share stories of their amazing lives! If you have a loved one suffering from Alzheimer's or Dementia and want to know more about how hospice could benefit their care, please call our office at 402-379-4158.