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Embracing Life
One of the special ways our End-of-Life Doula assists patients and their families is by helping them create a legacy project. A legacy project is a gift patients leave behind…
What Is An End Of Life Doula?
The role of an end of life doula is to educate and empower families to exercise their innate right to care for their own dead. Death midwives or doulas “provide…
Recipe of the Month – White Chocolate-Raspberry Parfaits
1 ½ C raspberries (rinsed and dried) 3 T granulated sugar 1 ½ tsp lemon juice 4 oz white chocolate, chopped 2 C heavy cream 3 T confectioners’ sugar 1…
The History of Valentine’s Day
Did you know that Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14th, was originally part of the Roman festival Lupercalia? Lupercalia was celebrated in the middle of February, beginning on February 13th,…
A Message from the CEO
Hospice Promise would like to celebrate an amazing person’s life. Belinda Brown lost her three-week battle with COVID-19 on January 9th, 2021. Belinda was a mother, a grandmother, a friend,…
Recipe of the Month – Sugar Cookie Cutouts
3 C flour ½ T baking powder ½ T baking soda 1 C butter, cut into small pieces 2 eggs 1 C…
Be Someone’s Last Best Friend…
Hospice Promise is looking for caring, compassionate people to provide friendly visits to patients living with a terminal illness. Volunteers offer companionship and support to patients by reading, playing cards,…
Resource Assistance Program (R.A.P.)
Not quite ready for hospice but need support services? Consider the Resource Assistance Program, R.A.P., offered by Hospice Promise. R.A.P. is available free of charge to anyone that does not…
We Think Hospice Promise is Great…But Don’t Take Our Word for It!
“We could not be more grateful nor pleased with the services we received. The first day when Carol Gilmore, RN came to my home, I felt as if I had…
Message from the CEO
Hello and happy holidays to our extended Hospice Promise family. With the holidays rapidly approaching, I encourage you to take time out to spend time with your family and loved…
Recipe of the Month – Pot Roast Chili
Pot Roast Chili Pot Roast 2-3 pounds boneless beef roast of your choice 2-14.5oz cans beef broth (any brand) 1-1.25oz envelope chili seasoning Trim fat off roast and discard. Place…
Grief and the Holidays
The holiday season can be an extremely difficult and stressful time. After the death of a family member or loved one, this time of year may seem even more difficult.…