Samaritan Blog

On a beautiful day in May 2019, three Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice team members sat on Bill Yaeger’s living room couch intently listening as he talked. A U.S. Navy Veteran and current Samaritan patient, Bill sat in an arm chair … Continued

If you or a loved one have heart failure, it’s important to plan for the future. By knowing what to expect, you’ll be able to make the best decisions about your care and ensure that your needs and wishes are … Continued

Living Life to the Fullest with Samaritan and Horizon by Her Side Dorothy Mullen had been “operating outside” of the traditional healthcare system for decades. The vibrant 64-year-old Princeton resident relied  on alternative medicine and organic agriculture to manage the … Continued

by  T. Christian Rollins, MBA, CFRE Samaritan’s Chief Development Officer    The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 essentially doubled the Standard Deduction, resulting in as many as 90% of households no longer being able to itemize their … Continued

How long does hospice last in New Jersey? Learn about how long a patient can stay in hospice and what you can expect from our South Jersey hospice facilities.

Vietnam veteran Thomas Zippilli endured strokes that left him wheelchair-bound and weak. He moved in with his daughter Tara Bedford and her family, but in January 2019, a severe stroke left him unable to move his limbs or swallow. He … Continued

What is it that really matters at the end of life? Learn about what hospice patients and those who are close to death think is important at the end of life.

Read about Vigil Volunteer Barbara Glass and how moving it is to sit with patients and provide a comforting presence during their final hours.

What are the benefits of having a parent in hospice care? Understandably, this is a very emotional time for you, that’s why you should consider hospice.

Read about Esther Bilsky, a hospice patient who has been writing poetry for more than eighty years. Memorizing her poems before she went blind, she now connects with her hospice team by reciting her poetry during their visit.