“Every person is a universe,” as Elie Wiesel said. At Samaritan, there are so many stories that we are privileged to hear and bear witness to as we care for patients and their families. We wish that we could share them all, but we hope these select few will warm your heart. Thank you to every one of our patients who have shared their stories and lives with us.
When Luke DeFilippo came to Samaritan hospice care two years ago his mom Laura, and full-time caregiver, welcomed the team with open arms. In that time, her husband was diagnosed with early-onset dementia which has only increased her appreciation for Samaritan’s support. “I don’t know if you know the specialness you have in our hearts, but it’s going to be there forever.” Read The DeFilippo’s Samaritan Care Story
After the passing of her husband, Joy felt as though ending her life might be her only choice, but after getting bereavement counseling from Samaritan’s Center for Grief Support, she found a new reason to live. Read Joy’s Journey Through Grief
A mother and daughter reunited, but soon to be separated by terminal illness take a moment for joy with a bedside wedding. Marianna wanted her mom, Bobbi, and her mom’s Samaritan Care Team at her wedding, and so her team put together a plan to bring her wish to life. Read About This Beautiful Bedside Wedding
As Doris Wooster’s care needs advanced, Samaritan’s team was there to help navigate the journey from primary care at home to hospice care. “Until you personally witness all they do, you just can’t appreciate their care and be thankful for that,” Lee shared. Read Doris’s Care Story
The Russo Family’s Legacy of LoveThe Russo family’s lives changed forever with a Parkinson’s diagnosis and from there they were motivated by love to help patients and families. Read About the Russo Family’s Legacy of Love