Blog: Stories and Insights

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.

Read about Joe Manghan, a patient who received care at The Samaritan Center at Voorhees, and how his online video game friends traveled from all over the country to visit him.

Read our tips and advice on how to find hospice care in south New Jersey now. Find out about the best ways to find hospice care in your area now.

Read about Steven Edwards, a hospice patient living with a very rare disease, and how he finds comfort in his hospice team and gardening.

Written from a caregiver’s perspective, this article discusses the importance of honoring and caring for Veterans all year round and not just on holidays.

How do you say goodbye to someone who died or is dying? Sometimes it’s difficult to know what to say. Read more to see our advice and tips on saying goodbye.