Hospicare & Palliative Care Services

04/27/2026

Congratulations and WELCOME to our newest Hospicare volunteers! We're so excited to have you joining our team! 🎉🥰

04/27/2026

This Sunday at the First Unitarian Society of Ithaca (FUSIT)!

Hospicare is grateful to have been chosen as a beneficiary of the Rock Voices Ithaca Spring 2026 concert, and we'd love to have you in the audience with us!

More information and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rock-voices-ithaca-spring-2026-concert-tickets-1985604011048

04/24/2026

We ❤️ Our Volunteers!

As we come to the end of Volunteer Appreciation Week, we want to send out a huge THANK YOU to the many volunteers who make our work possible. We (literally) couldn't do this work without you.

04/16/2026

Join us on May 8th for Walking With Grief. This new monthly support group is designed for anyone navigating the loss of a loved one. Led by Bereavement Counselor and Certified Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide Snowy Lajoie, LCSW, this gentle program brings together mindful movement, quiet reflection, and the healing presence of nature. Each month offers a compassionate space where participants can slow down, breathe, and be supported by both community and the natural world.

This group is accessible for people of all abilities. The walk is slow, with frequent pauses, and takes place on the paved path surrounding the Hospicare Residence.

There is no cost for this program. Please register by May 6th. https://hospicare.org/Event-Details/details/148/Walking-with-Grief

04/13/2026

Join us at the Cortland County Family YMCA Senior Information and Resource Fair this Thursday! Stop by our table to learn about Hospicare's services (and pick up something sweet while you're at it). You'll also find many other local agencies and organizations on hand, making this a wonderful opportunity to discover the resources available to seniors in our community.

Our Senior Information Fair is next week on Thursday, April 16th from 10am-12pm. We have over 20 agencies that will be here to help support healthy aging in Cortland County. Free coffee provided by Coffee Mania.
Special thanks to Community Living Advocates of CNY and Hearing Aid Consultants of CNY for co-sponsoring this event with us.
We can't wait to see you next week at this free, open to the public info fair!

04/10/2026

Something meaningful is happening at the Hangar Theatre on April 17, and we'd love for you to be part of it.

Hospicare is hosting Moving Stories of Grief, a powerful evening of dance in partnership with Kathy Lucas Movement and Carol S. James. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the performance begins at 7. Stay afterward for a talkback with the performers.

Before and during the event, the lobby will be home to a one-night-only installation of The Museum of Ordinary People, inspired by the book by Mike Gayle. Community members have contributed everyday objects that carry extraordinary meaning after a loss — a quiet, deeply human collection honoring the people we miss.

There's still time to contribute an item. Drop it off at Hospicare (172 E. King Rd., Ithaca) by Wednesday, April 16 at 4:30 PM, or contact our bereavement team for more information.

Tickets and details: https://hospicare.org/Event-Details/details/149/Moving-Stories-of-Grief-The-Museum-of-Ordinary-Things

This program is made possible in part with funds from New York State Council on the Arts, through the Community Arts Partnership.

04/08/2026

April is National Advance Care Planning Month. Have you had the conversation yet?

Most people mean to. Few people do. Our latest article walks you through what advance care planning actually involves, why it matters, and how to start.

🔗Link in the first comment.

04/06/2026

Join us on April 14th at the Cortland Age Well Center! We'll be sharing about the importance of Advance Care Planning. This program is free and open to anyone in the community.

To register or for more information, please contact the Caregiver Resource Center at (607) 753-5060.

Join the Cortland County Office for Aging and Hospicare for an informative presentation on advance care planning. Preparing for end-of-life decisions can be difficult, but clearly communicating your wishes is essential. This session will help reduce uncertainty and provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 from 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Participants may attend in person at:
Age Well Center
165 Main St
Cortland
To register or for more information, please contact the Caregiver Resource Center at (607) 753-5060.

04/06/2026

Registration for the 23rd annual Women Swimmin' and Go the Distance opens in four short weeks! Who else is getting excited thinking about warm weather, beautiful water, and raising money for a great cause? 🙋‍♀️🙋

From the women who swim the lake and the Go the Distance participants who fundraise in their own style, to the boaters and paddlers, volunteers, corporate sponsors, and every donor — this event couldn't be what it is without the incredible love and support of our community. We're so excited to make 2026 our best year ever!

03/30/2026

Hospice is often associated with older adults, but while many of the patients we serve are over 65, hospice care is open to anyone facing a life-limiting illness, at any age.

What hospice is really about is comfort, dignity, and support. And that need has no age limit.

Have questions? We're always happy to start the conversation.

607-272-0212 | hospicare.org