end of life care Archive
More Than a Meal-EverHeart Hospice Patient Merlin Booker Has Wish Granted
Every Tuesday, you could find Merlin Booker and his wife of 73 years, Marjorie, sharing a meal at their favorite spot, Rob’s Restaurant. Cinda Brubaker, Marjorie and Merlin’s daughter, shared, “Every Tuesday, mom and dad…
EverHeart Hospice Delivers Blankets for Local Cancer Patients
EverHeart Hospice recently completed deliveries of more than fifty blankets to five local cancer associations. With a core value of being community-focused, EverHeart is always looking for ways to partner with area organizations to show…
EverHeart Hospice Continues Poinsettia Tradition
With the help of community support, EverHeart Hospice continued its longstanding holiday tradition of delivering beautiful poinsettias to patients in December. This year’s poinsettias were purchased from Miller Flowers and came in a wide variety of colors, including red, white, pink, and marble. Danielle Oliver, EverHeart Hospice RN, shared what these special deliveries mean…
Igniting a Spark for Hospice Music Therapy
Since the beginning of their music therapy program in 2006, EverHeart Hospice has offered music therapy services to hundreds of patients and families. Their board-certified music therapists passionately work to demonstrate and educate others on the benefits of music intervention during end-of-life. In October, EverHeart music therapist Carrie Whatley…
