When a person enters hospice, their time in service can range from days to weeks to months and even years. The hospice team is committed to meeting the patient’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs throughout this duration. But there is a particular person...
Being comfortable is the top priority when faced with a terminal illness and no longer seeking curative treatments. Comfort is a place where peace exists. Hospice is the place people turn to when they want peace, comfort, and quality care that is delivered on their...
Everyone needs help at some point in life. But as humans, we sometimes have difficulty asking for it or knowing where support is available. A special program at Hospice of Redmond focuses on helping aging seniors and people facing a life-threatening illness or...
The phrase, “I want to come back again next weekend,” is music to the ears of outgoing Bereavement Coordinator Diane Kellstrom and her newly appointed replacement, Kat Rachman. “We were initially concerned that the kids wouldn’t open up without the overnights,” said...
This month, to honor and recognize the fantastic men and women who serve our country, we interviewed several local veterans. These men and women not only dedicated their early years to the military, but they also continue to support and honor Central Oregon veterans....
Everyone finds their way to hospice one way or another. Often, a friend or family member’s terminal illness provides the first introduction. That experience plants an extraordinary seed in the hearts of those impacted. We love it when that seed grows into a beautiful...
