My Hospice Choice

My Hospice Choice

It is with heartfelt gratitude that I write this letter about Circle of Life Hospice. In November 2019, my mother, Ruth, had a severe stroke. She went through a hospital stay, rehabilitation, followed by 21 days in an assisted living facility. I visited her often. One...
Meet Sir Edmund and Volunteer Kelly Stockman

Meet Sir Edmund and Volunteer Kelly Stockman

How one dog provided support and a calming presence for a hospice patient. We asked our volunteer, Kelly Stockman, to share a story of a recent visit with one of our patients at the hospice home. “Sir Edmund and I were welcomed into a patient’s room one day by her...
TeleHealth Visits

TeleHealth Visits

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, we are offering TeleHealth visits to provide remote care to those who need it most. TeleHealth involves the use of electronic communications to enable Circle of Life team members to evaluate and manage your health care, spiritual,...
Oly Fabric Gowns

Oly Fabric Gowns

A HUGE thank you to those that have made masks for our Circle of Life team. We now have enough masks, but if you are working on some, please go ahead and complete them and deliver to our office. Our next need is for medical gowns. The gowns must be made of Oly fabric....
Special Resources – COVID-19

Special Resources – COVID-19

On behalf of Circle of Life, I want to express our diligent efforts to assure the safety of our patients and employees during the current emphasis on the coronavirus (COVID-19). We take tremendous satisfaction in safeguarding our team as well as those we care for...
Tips for Caring for Veterans at the End of Life

Tips for Caring for Veterans at the End of Life

There are many challenges veterans may face at the end of their lives—unable to admit to symptoms of pain and anxiety, isolation, anger outbursts, feelings of guilt, and nightmares—are not uncommon for veterans who are receiving hospice care. The experience of illness...
Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Grief

Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Grief

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are usually happy celebrations. But for people who’ve lost a parent, those days may trigger feelings of sadness, loss and regret. Some believe the days leading up to celebration may be harder than the day itself. Seeing the shopping ads,...
5 Signs Your Loved One is Ready for Hospice

5 Signs Your Loved One is Ready for Hospice

We’ve had the privilege of helping families through the most difficult time in their lives for over 25 years. Some families have our help for months, some for weeks and others for just days or even hours. No matter how long they have been under hospice care, a...