HomeCare & Hospice

01/12/2026

Princess Party REGISTRATION is now open!

Join us for a magical day for our 3rd Annual Princess Party at Bartlett Country Club in Olean. A day of hair, nails, crafts, lunch and more!

Three time slots available with spacing limited. Register your royalty today at https://2026princess.givesmart.com

01/11/2026

Myth #7: Hospice means death is imminent.

Hospice patients are those who have been diagnosed by a doctor as having six months or less left to live, in fact, it can add life back to your days. Patients can outlive their projected life expectancy and continue receiving hospice care.

MYTH BUSTER #7 of Hospice
Please call with any questions.
We are here for you and your family.
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HomeCare & Hospice
Serving Allegany Cattaraugus Genesee Wyoming Counties
716-372-5735 | 800-719-7129

01/11/2026

We’re looking for businesses, schools, and organizations to serve as pre-sale coordinators for our 32nd Annual Spring Bouquet Sale. It’s a simple way to support compassionate care while offering beautiful bouquets to your team or community.

Interested in getting involved?
📞 Call 716-372-2106 or 📧 email Sarah Negron at snegron@homecare-hospice.org

Together, we can make this spring brighter for so many 💐

01/09/2026

🌷 Think Spring! 🌷
Bouquets for our 32nd Annual Spring Bouquet Sale are officially here! Brighten your home (or someone else’s day) while supporting compassionate care in our community.

👉 Order online today: https://2026bouquet.givesmart.com

Interested in becoming a pre-sale coordinator? We’d love to have you join us!
📞 Call 716-372-2106 or 📧 email Sarah Negron at snegron@homecare-hospice.org

Thank you for helping us spread color, kindness, and care this spring 💐

01/09/2026

Is our community ready for the unexpected?

Floods, storms, and emergencies can happen anytime. Preparation makes all the difference.

United Way of Cattaraugus & Allegany Counties is bringing nonprofits, faith-based groups, individuals, and businesses across Cattaraugus & Allegany Counties are invited to come together through a COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster)—a collaborative network that helps communities prepare, respond, and recover faster when disaster strikes.

👉 All are encouraged to attend, regardless of size or mission.

🗓 First COAD Meeting
📅 Wednesday, January 21, 2025
⏰ 1:00 p.m.
💻 Online only: www.uwcac.org/coad

Let’s get ready—together. 💙

01/08/2026

Stop and see Cassie at the First Presbyterian Church in Batavia and learn more about opportunities to volunteer and support HomeCare & Hospice!

Wednesday | January 14th
6:30pm-8pm

01/06/2026

•REDEFINING HOPE
Many physicians delay hospice referrals out of concern that patients will lose hope. But hospice isn't the end of hope — it's a new kind of hope. One that focuses on comfort, dignity, and time well spent. The earlier the referral, the more support we can provide.


CARE THAT STARTS WITH A CALL
HomeCare & Hospice
716-372-5735 | 800-719-7129 | www.homecare-hospice.org

01/06/2026

Welcome, Dr. Matt 💙

“Even when we can no longer cure, we can always care.”

Dr. Thayaparan “Dr. Matt” Mathanakaran has spent years walking alongside patients and families during some of life’s most meaningful moments. His approach to hospice care is grounded in compassion, honesty, and respect for every individual’s journey.

We’re proud to welcome him as our new Medical Director and grateful for the heart he brings to this work.

Dr. Matt is our new Medical Director.

01/06/2026

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our former CEO, Carol Mahoney.

Carol dedicated more than 30 years of service to HomeCare & Hospice and Total Senior Care. Throughout her tenure, she was known for her unwavering commitment, strong work ethic, and steadfast leadership. Her vision and dedication helped shape our organizations into what they are today, and her impact will be felt for many years to come.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Carol was a devoted wife and mother, and—by her own account—her favorite role was being grandma. She brought the same care, integrity, and dedication to her family and community as she did to her work.

We extend our deepest condolences to Carol’s family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched during this difficult time.

View Carol Lynne Mahoney Katzenstein's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

01/06/2026

***Dr. Matt will remain with Olean Medical Group, continuing to see established patients alongside his new role as Medical Director.

WELCOME DR. MATT

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Thayaparan “Dr. Matt” Mathanakaran as our new Medical Director at HomeCare & Hospice.

Dr. Matt has served as a hospice physician with our organization since 2020 and brings a deep commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. As Medical Director, he will help guide our care teams and continue advancing hospice as a place of dignity, comfort, and choice.

We’re honored to have him in this role.

01/05/2026

🌸 Our 32nd Annual Spring Bouquet Sale is Coming! 🌸

Celebrate the season of renewal by supporting compassionate care in our community. Our Spring Bouquet Sale returns March 1–6, and we can’t wait to share these beautiful blooms with you!

💐 Interested in being a Pre-Sale Coordinator?
We’d love your help! Please contact our Allegany office at 716-372-2106 for more information.

Thank you for helping us make this longtime tradition a success!

01/03/2026

FALSE | Hospice care helps the dying individual by speeding up the dying process.

TRUE | Hospice providers do not speed up the dying process, nor can they or other medical professionals cure terminal illnesses. Some studies suggest hospice care may actually extend life.

TRUE | Hospice tries to maximize patient quality of life for the remainder of his/her life by addressing pain and symptoms. Hospice can also offer opportunities to do important things – such as attend a wedding, graduation, church service, or other significant event.

MYTH BUSTER #42 of Hospice
Please call with any questions.
We are here for you and your family.

HomeCare & Hospice
Serving Allegany Cattaraugus Genesee Wyoming Counties
716-372-5735 | 800-719-7129