tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19654312643774795152011-07-07T21:26:59.254-04:00Samaritan Hospice cares for patients and their families who are living with serious progressive illness, and who are coping with grief following a loss. We invite you to read some of our families' experiences during these times, and to use the "Comment" link to respond to the postings or share your own stories or memories.Samaritan Hospicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16954941946665075984noreply@blogger.comBlogger101100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1965431264377479515.post-89936732998519277372010-07-16T11:41:00.005-04:002010-07-23T09:37:02.232-04:00

People whose loved ones are dying can make them more comfortable by following 17 simple techniques that can be done either in the hospital or at home.Marilee Tolen, a Registered Nurse in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, includes the tips in her free special report "17 Natural Ways to Comfort Your Loved One Who is Sick or Dying." They include:1. Clear and straighten the environment.2. Place meaningful

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Here are tips from Samaritan's hospice professionals on how to have the difficult conversation about pursuing hospice care with your loved one:Gently Introduce the Topic with Open-Ended Questions Who do you want to make decisions about your care if you are not able to speak for yourself? What types of medical treatments do you wish to receive or not wish to receive? How comfortable do you wish to

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Samaritan's patients and families allow us the privilege of entering their homes and their lives to offer support at a delicate time. It is an honor that we value and those experiences have shaped our organization.As we reflect back on our 30 years of caring for South Jersey families coping with serious illness and grief, we would like to know how we have affected you. Please share your thoughts

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Madlyn with Massage Therapist Margie Neil“I’m not ready to die yet,” Madlyn Flannick, 92, told a friend who suggested she call Samaritan Hospice in October of 2008 to help care for her and her heart disease. “You don’t have to die right now,” her friend, and Samaritan Hospice volunteer Marian Fink, replied. Madlyn thought about it and said, “If I don’t have to die right now, I’ll join.” Madlyn,

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The Samaritan Center for Grief Support has scheduled a series of support groups for members of our community coping with loss, regardless of whether or not their loved one received Samaritan’s hospice services. The groups meet at the Samaritan Center for Grief Support located at 5 Eves Drive, Suite 180 in Marlton. While there is no charge, pre-registration is required by calling (800) 596-8550.

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During this season of giving, we are so grateful for our team members in Camden County and Centennial Surgery Center for "adopting" families with special needs. Above, Samaritan Social Worker Sherri Brake (right) picks up gifts from Centennial Surgery Center to deliver before Christmas.

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by Megan Drake * Examiner.comDo you recall that saying “the two things in life no one can avoid are death and taxes?”Well, I’ve seen people get away without paying taxes but the truth remains no one will live forever.The hospice movement came late to the United States compared with other countries but now that it’s here there are many dedicated hospice organizations that provide palliative care

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Samaritan received this letter from a woman named Camille who, along with members of her family, took on the role of caregiver for her mother:Hello:My mother, Anna Cavaliere, was recently enrolled as a hospice patient for a very brief period of time, from July 7th to July 11th, 2008. Although the time was short, the presence of the hospice staff made such a difference to our family in those few

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In a short three week period of time, I was very fortunate to get to know many people from Samaritan Hospice. They were a God-send to my dad and me. My dad was diagnosed with 4th stage pancreatic cancer in April 2007. Immediately he started a very aggressive plan to treat the cancer. As time progressed, so did the cancer. By August, he was getting weaker and by September it was time to contact

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The following is a letter that Samaritan Hospice President/CEO Mary Ann Boccolini received from a woman whose mother was cared for at the Samaritan Inpatient Hospice Center in Mt. Holly. She has given permission for us to share this letter, in the hopes that her experience may help others.Dear Ms. Boccolini:While there really are no words to express our appreciation, we would like to take this

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