News and Stories
Understanding Parkinson Disease
Parkinson disease (PD) is a condition of degeneration of cells in the brain, particularly in the substantia nigra, which is in the lower part of the brain, called the brain […]
Giving Back to This Country Through Song
Samuel Nehemiah has a warm place in his heart for veterans. That’s because he loves the U.S. and knows that this country wouldn’t be what it is today if not […]
The Elizabeth Hospice Volunteer, Hank Newman, Receives National Award
March 7, 2022 Henry “Hank” Newman, a volunteer with The Elizabeth Hospice, is the recipient of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)’s 2022 Patient and Family Service Volunteer […]
Navigating Through Your Loss on Valentine’s Day
By Kathlyne Barnum, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with The Elizabeth Hospice The Christmas tree has been taken down and the ornaments have been put away. The New Year’s holiday has […]
How Grief Counseling Can Help
Grief is a normal and healthy experience, but it does not mean it is an easy process. There are so many emotions to sift through and multiple feelings occurring at […]
Keeping the Magic of the Season Alive After Losing a Loved One
Kathlyne Barnum, LMFT, MA Clinical Counseling Program Supervisor The Elizabeth Hospice My parents had a strong desire to provide tradition, create memories and keep the magic of the holiday season […]
Finding My People: A Teen’s Story on the Impact of Peer-Based Grief Support
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Pediatric E-Journal, Pediatric Palliative/Hospice Care, November 2021 By Samira Moosavi, CCLS Children’s Group Coordinator, The Elizabeth Hospice Lilly, age 17, shared with us the […]
Veterans honored at Sun City Gardens retirement community
Veterans who are residents of the Sun City Gardens retirement community were recognized today with a special program sponsored by The Elizabeth Hospice. Veteran volunteers presented certificates of appreciation and […]
The Elizabeth Hospice Featured in “World’s Greatest!”… TV Series
The Elizabeth Hospice was selected by How2Media to be part of their popular television series, “World’s Greatest! …”. This thirty-minute TV show, which highlights companies, products, places and people from […]
Supporting our community’s children
One in five children will experience the death of a significant person in their life before they turn 18. Without support, children who are grieving are at higher-than-normal risk for […]
Understanding Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of nerve fibers. For unknown reasons, our body’s immune system attacks the myelin sheath that encases nerve fibers in the brain and the […]
Elizabeth Hospice Also Provides Care and Support for the Littlest Ones
When Baby Ari left the hospital, she and her family were not alone. They were supported by The Elizabeth Hospice, who is one of only a few hospice providers in […]