HomeCare & Hospice

10/25/2025

Stop and see Sarah today at the Batavia Muckdogs trick or treat event!

3pm-6pm
Dwyer Stadium

10/25/2025

This week, we celebrate and honor our incredible Spiritual Care team at HomeCare & Hospice. Their compassion, presence, and guidance bring comfort and peace to patients and families during some of life’s most meaningful moments. 💜
Thank you for all that you do to support the heart and soul of hospice care.

10/23/2025

HomeCare & Hospice and Total Senior Care, Inc. congratulates Stephanie R., accounting manager and Sarah N., agency relations coordinator, on their graduation from Leadership Cattaraugus. This achievement reflects their commitment to professional growth, leadership excellence, and community engagement. We’re so proud to have such inspiring leaders on our team!

10/23/2025

This November, one of Olean’s sweetest spots is serving up more than just great doughnuts — an easy way to treat a team, family or group of friends while supporting a great cause.

Olean Food Barn and the HomeCare & Hospice Foundation have teamed up to create the Cinnamon Care Blossom doughnut, a limited-edition treat that gives back during National Hospice Month.

The idea for the collaboration began in May, when HomeCare & Hospice Foundation representatives connected with Scott McCann and Jim Stoddard of the Olean Food Barn. Together, they dreamed up a fun, heartfelt way to raise awareness and funds for hospice care — all centered around one of Olean’s local favorites.

The Cinnamon Care Blossom showcases the bakery’s renowned cinnamon fry cake, topped with a delicate maple-frosted blossom that symbolizes care and compassion.

Doughnuts will be packaged in sets of four for $5, with a portion of each sale donated to the HomeCare & Hospice Foundation.

Sales begin Nov. 1.

For large orders, community members and local employers are encouraged to contact the Foundation directly for an order form or download one online at homecare- hospice.org/events/.

“The donuts may just sell themselves,” joked Jim Stoddard, co-owner of Olean Food Barn.

“But knowing that each box helps support local hospice care makes them even sweeter. We’re proud to do something meaningful right here in our community.”

10/22/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring! 🌟

HomeCare & Hospice is seeking an experienced, compassionate Director of Nursing and Clinical Services to lead our dedicated team.

👉 Learn more and apply today at https://homecare-hospice.org/

10/22/2025

💙 “The greatest privilege of my career.”

That’s how Dr. Gilbert Witte, Medical Director of HomeCare & Hospice, describes his work helping patients and families navigate life’s final journey with compassion, dignity, and peace.

Hear Dr. Witte speak alongside Dr. Sushama Thandla on Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Olean Meditation Center, as part of the final program in the Being with Dying series.
Free event • All are welcome
More info: bit.ly/MoreInfoOct30

Register: www.oleanmeditation.org
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10/20/2025

Just as you would research what’s your best retirement plan or any other important life decision, it is just as important to consider what end-of-life options there are, as it is a situation we all will have to deal with at some point.

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

10/17/2025

How do we navigate the end of life with grace and understanding? 🌿

Join the Olean Meditation Center for the closing program of its Being with Dying seminar series, featuring Dr. Gilbert Witte and Dr. Sushama Thandla, who bring both medical and spiritual perspectives on compassionate care. More info: bit.ly/MoreInfoOct30

🗓️ Thursday, Oct. 30 | 6:30 p.m.
📍 Olean Meditation Center, 2275 Dugan Road
Register: www.oleanmeditation.org

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10/16/2025

Join us at the Olean Meditation Center for their final event of the Fall Seminar Series on October 30, 2025. Our very own Dr. Witte, Medical Director for Hospice, and Dr. Thandla will lead a meaningful discussion on navigating the end of life with grace and dignity.
Reserve your spot today: https://www.oleanmeditation.org/.../the-grace-of.../form

Join us for the final event of our Fall Seminar Series on October 30, 2025. Don't miss Dr. Witte and Dr. Thandla's engaging presentations about navigating the end of life with grace and dignity.
Please RSVP here: https://www.oleanmeditation.org/event-details/the-grace-of-hospice-and-palliative-care-spiritual-care-collaboration-for-advanced-care-planning/form

10/16/2025

BIG THINGS HAPPENING for local health care! 💙

HomeCare & Hospice and Senior Care, Inc. CEO Melissa Sullivan joined an impressive group of local health care professionals in Olean this week to meet with NY Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado.

The discussion, hosted by Southern Tier Health Care System focused on what rural providers need most — support for recruiting and retaining staff, fair Medicaid reimbursements, and funding for critical equipment and facility upgrades.

It was a great opportunity to make sure the voices of our local health care community are heard! 🙌

📸 Photo: Jordan Yaros

10/15/2025

🏌️‍♂️ A huge thank-you to the Southwestern New York – Northwestern Pennsylvania Men’s Amateur Golf Tournament for their incredible generosity!

This year’s 89th annual tournament donated $20,000 to four local organizations, including a $6,000 gift to the HomeCare & Hospice Foundation 💛

We’re honored to be among the beneficiaries alongside The Intandem Foundation, Brady’s Cause, and the Olean General Hospital Foundation — all working to make a difference right here in our community.

Over the past 26 years, this amazing event has given back more than $470,000 to local causes. 🙌

Thank you to the tournament committee and everyone who took part in making this year’s event such a success!

⛳ Next year marks the 90th Annual Tournament — August 5–9, 2026!
Learn more or donate at www.swnynwpa.com

10/14/2025

GOAL OF HOSPICE: The goal is to keep you comfortable, not to try to cure your disease.

We have been helping families
maintain independence at home,
with compassion, in communities
throughout Western New York since 1971.
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HomeCare & Hospice
716-372-5735 | 800-719-7129