WesleyLife Hospice and Palliative Care

30/07/2025

💡 Did you know?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatments. It’s about comfort, dignity, and support—for patients and their families.
Let’s change the conversation around serious illness.

23/07/2025

🌸 Happy National Gorgeous Grandma Day! 🌸
Today, we’re celebrating the strength, wisdom, and beauty of grandmothers everywhere — especially the gorgeous grandmas who have shaped our lives with love and grace.

At WesleyLife Hospice and Palliative Care, we are honored to walk alongside so many incredible grandmothers and their families. Their stories inspire us every day. 💜

📸 We want to see your Gorgeous Grandma!
Share a photo of your grandmother in the comments below and tell us what makes her so special. Whether she’s with you today or remembered in your heart, let’s celebrate the legacy of love she’s left behind.

22/07/2025

Our compassionate and highly trained clinicians, volunteers, and administrative team members work together to ensure your loved one and family are cared for from the moment we receive the referral until 13 months after your loved ones passing.

19/07/2025

🕊️ Today is National Toss Away the “Could Haves” and “Should Haves” Day — a powerful reminder that we don’t have to carry the weight of regret.

At WesleyLife Hospice and Palliative Care, we walk alongside individuals and families as they reflect on life, love, and legacy. And we’ve learned something profound: the most meaningful moments aren’t found in “what ifs” — they’re found in what is.

Today and everyday, we invite you to let go of the “could haves” and “should haves.” Speak kindly to yourself. Make peace with the past. Choose compassion over perfection. Live fully in this moment — because this is where love lives.

🌿 If you or someone you love is facing a life-limiting illness, don’t wait. Hospice and palliative care aren’t about giving up — they’re about gaining support, comfort, and connection. The earlier you reach out, the more enriched and meaningful life can be.

💬 What’s one “should have” you’re ready to release today? Share below — your words may inspire someone else to heal. 💛

16/07/2025

If you have received hospice care for a loved one, what is something you have learned? Changes in perception of end of life care, or a way it has impacted your mindset on the future?

One of our massage therapists, Monica, shares what she has learned by her work in hospice care.

15/07/2025

🎉 One Year Ago Today…
WesleyLife Hospice proudly became the first in the nation to complete the Community Nursing Home Initiative (CNHI) pilot—an education program created by the VA to better equip bedside caregivers serving veterans at end of life. 🇺🇸🩺

When the VA sought a leader in veterans hospice care to bring this vision to life, WesleyLife answered the call. 💙

Since then, we’ve brought this vital education to the forefront—impacting over 300 veterans and achieving our Level 5 We Honor Veterans commitment this spring. 🌟

Is your senior care community ready to better serve veterans?
Would your team benefit from this nationally recognized training?

📚 As Central Iowa’s only Level 5 WHV hospice, we’re ready to educate, collaborate, and serve.

👉 Read the blog post, get involved, or join us as a volunteer—and help us continue honoring those who served.
📩 Message us today to learn more!

🆕 WHV Blog! Pilot Program: Caring for Veterans at End of Life in Skilled Nursing Facilities

The Community Nursing Home Initiative pilot program, developed in collaboration between We Honor Veterans (WHV) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), aims to improve hospice care for terminally-ill Veterans in VA-contracted community nursing homes (CNH) by engaging WHV hospice partners to provide targeted training to nursing facility staff on caring for Veterans at the end of life.

As part of this initiative, five Veteran-centric training modules were developed and presented to CNH staff by Level 4 WHV hospice partner, WesleyLife . This new WHV blog post shares the lessons learned through this pilot program that can help inform future WHV who wish to participate. Read the full post: https://www.wehonorveterans.org/blog/improving-hospice-care-for-terminally-ill-veterans-in-va-contracted-community-nursing-homes/

14/07/2025

We're excited to partner with WesleyLife and Ramsey Village for a special event:

Learning Over Light Bites 🥐☕
📅 July 31, 2025 | 🕘 9:00–10:00 AM
📍 Ramsey Village Board Room
1611 27th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310

Join us for a warm morning of connection, a light breakfast, and valuable insights into senior support services including:
🍽️ Meals on Wheels
🕊️ Hospice Services
🏡 Home Health Options

Whether you're exploring care options or just curious, this is a great chance to learn and connect.
Seats are limited—RSVP today!

📞 Mallory Wentland | (515) 720-0376

🤝 Proudly presented by WesleyLife At Home & Ramsey Village

14/07/2025

Our quarterly 'Doughnuts for Duty' vet-to-vet cafe, hosted by our We Honor Veterans program at Edgewater, marked a meaningful milestone as we welcomed new members to our community. The morning was filled with inspiring stories of service and our community's efforts to honor veterans. We're grateful to Edgewater's team for hosting our event and enjoying the extra superhero donuts.

If you're interested in partnering with the Wesleylife Hospice WHV program to host a veterans group at your community or organization that serves veterans, please contact Diana at 515-229-7366.

12/07/2025

Earlier this week, our hospice volunteer coordinator Diana (pictured) and our admission nurse Kayla had the opportunity to share their expertise in end-of-life care during the Pine Acres Skills Fair. We’re grateful for the chance to connect and educate others about the importance of compassionate care. Thank you for having us!

11/07/2025

WesleyLife Hospice is the ONLY Des Moines metro hospice provider certified as a 5-star member of We Honor Veterans. The national program helps us:

- Understand veterans' unique end-of-life emotional needs
- Service veterans in ways that honor their military experiences
- Provide customized care to families and other loved ones

We would be honored to serve your family. Visit wesleylife.org/hospice or call (515) 271-6777.