Hospice volunteers are the heart of what we do. They provide the companionship, administrative backing, and emotional support that turn standard healthcare into a deeply human experience. Whether you have a few hours a week or a couple of days a month, your time can fundamentally alter someone's end-of-life journey. Ways You Can Help You don't need a medical background to be a fantastic volunteer. In fact, hospice guidelines strictly prohibit volunteers from providing clinica

Each year, World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is observed on the second Saturday of October, providing an opportunity to recognize the importance of compassionate care for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses and to honor the dedicated professionals and volunteers who support them. At Halo Hospice, this day serves as a reminder of our mission: ensuring that every person can live with dignity, comfort, and peace during life's final journey. Celebrating the Gift of Hos

When a loved one is diagnosed with a serious or life-limiting illness, figuring out the healthcare system can feel overwhelming. In moments of crisis, families often hear the terms “palliative care” and “hospice care” used interchangeably. While both options focus on comfort, dignity, and maximizing quality of life, they serve different purposes along a patient’s health journey. Choosing the right type of support is never about "giving up". Rather, it is about taking control

Complimentary In-Service Training from Halo Hospice At Halo Hospice, we believe that education is one of the most valuable tools for providing exceptional patient care. Our director, Corissa Harper, is available to come directly to your facility and provide informative, engaging in-service training for your staff. Whether you're a skilled nursing facility, assisted living community, memory care center, group home, or healthcare organization, our goal is to help your team bett

Introducing Susan Galbreaith Meet Halo Hospice's Director of Business Development! Halo Hospice is pleased to announce Susan Galbreaith as our Director of Business Development. Susan brings more than 15 years of experience in healthcare sales, business development, and community outreach, including several years dedicated specifically to hospice care. Throughout her career, she has built meaningful relationships with healthcare providers, community organizations, and fami

When a loved one is living in a nursing home and facing a serious illness, families often find themselves navigating difficult decisions, emotional stress, and uncertainty about what comes next. Hospice care can provide an extra layer of support that not only enhances comfort for the patient but also brings significant benefits to family members. At Halo Hospice, we understand that hospice care is about more than managing symptoms. It is about supporting patients and their fa

When a nursing home resident experiences a sudden change in condition, hospitalization is often seen as the default response. For residents with advanced illness, however, a trip to the emergency room can be stressful, disruptive, and often unnecessary. Hospice care offers an alternative approach that helps residents receive the right care in the comfort of their nursing home while supporting facility staff and improving outcomes. At Halo Hospice, we partner with nursing home

“She passed peacefully at home instead of struggling, and the last conversation before her passing was this: ‘Aww...Mom, you’re smiling!’ Mom answered, ‘I’m just so happy!’ This was all thanks to Halo Hospice and wouldn’t have gone this way without them.” When families start the journey of researching hospice care, they may expect to find reviews discussing medical expertise, symptom management, and clinical services. What they usually find reveals something much deeper: th

Independence is a quiet gift; we rarely even notice it until it begins to slip away. When speaking with aging adults about their future, the most common fear isn’t illness itself. It is the loss of personal autonomy. The Quiet Loss of Daily Freedoms For most of our lives, freedom is measured in everyday actions. We take these small joys for granted right up to the point we can no longer do them: Driving to the store Buying our own groceries Enjoying lifelong hobbies Walking

As a long-term care leader, you know exactly what your facility needs in order to thrive. You manage tight regulations, busy floors, and complex resident needs every single day. You do not need a vendor; you need a true partner. We get it. At Halo Hospice, we know what it takes to run a successful long-term care facility. We have built our provider program specifically around your daily realities, your goals, and your pain points. Here is our promise to your leadership, your

It’s National CNA Week! What better time to think about the vital role these caregivers provide in a nursing home setting through hospice services? Across the country, healthcare providers are all navigating a serious challenge: the nationwide shortage of nurses. While much of the conversation focuses on RNs and LPNs, there is another group that is EVERY BIT as critical; Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). In nursing homes, CNAs are the backbone of daily care. They spend mo

We are never just one version of ourselves. Each of us carries a lifetime of stories, roles, and identities - shaped not only by how we see ourselves, but by how others see us. And those perspectives change depending on when in life someone has known us. At Halo Hospice, we are reminded every day that behind every patient is a rich, vibrant life that deserves to be recognized—no matter the stage they are in now. The Superheroes of Childhood To a child, parents may seem to be

Many people think hospice care is only for the final days of life, when a person is bedbound and unable to care for themselves. This common misconception often delays access to valuable support and services that could improve quality of life for months. The Medicare Hospice Benefit is available to those with a prognosis of six months or less, and starting hospice earlier offers more time to receive home visits, free medical supplies, and spiritual counseling. Understanding th

Facing the final chapter of life is never easy. It brings a mix of emotions - fear, sadness, hope, and sometimes relief. When you or a loved one is navigating this path, hospice care can be a gentle guide. It’s not just about managing pain or symptoms; it’s about honoring the whole person and their story. Hospice care for end-of-life needs offers comfort, dignity, and peace when it matters most. Understanding Hospice Care for End-of-Life Needs Hospice care is a special kind o

Hospice: for many people, that word feels like surrender. Like waving a white flag. Like telling someone you love that you've stopped fighting for them. This is one of the most persistent and painful myths in healthcare. And it couldn't be further from the truth. Where the Myth Comes From It's not hard to understand why people feel this way. We live in a culture that frames illness as a battle. We "fight" cancer. We're told to "stay strong" and "never give up." Recovery is ce