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How Hospice Helps: A Patient Caregiver’s Gratitude
When his beloved wife June was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, Mark Bowman was determined to do everything within his power to keep her comfortable and happy at home. He lovingly took on the role of caregiver for the last 13 of their 45 years together. When the time for end-of-life care came, Blue Ridge Hospice was there for them.
Sowing Hope: A Mother’s Grief & Gardening Journey
Blue Ridge Hospice's Grief and Loss Support Counselors are organizing a hands-on, interactive workshop to explore the therapeutic benefits of gardening on Saturday October 22, 2022. Joanne Royaltey will be there on the 20th anniversary of her daughter's passing.
Paws & Purrs: Providing Free Pet Services to Hospice Patients
Can you imagine being seriously ill, getting admitted to hospice, and not knowing what might happen to your dog or cat when you are no longer able to care for them or after you die? For those of us who own pets this probably sounds like a nightmare scenario. For many pet-owning patients entering into our care at Blue Ridge Hospice, this is a reality.
Honoring Our Veterans, One Last Time
As a retired Staff Sergeant in the United States Army, who has been recognized with a Combat Infantryman Badge and Purple Heart for his service, SSG William Johnston continues to serve.
Fire Chief takes One Last Ride in Fire Truck
Chief Emeritus Selby Jacobs, now an in-home patient of Blue Ridge Hospice, got his wish of one last ride in a fire truck on Thursday. Wearing his uniform and riding shotgun in the Orkney Springs Fire Engine, Jacobs was joined by his daughter, Melissa Young, his Blue Ridge Hospice care [...]
