What if life came with a report card? As children head back to school, many families are thinking about report cards, grades, and helping their students succeed. It’s a season…
Freedom to Live Each Moment
In a world that often moves too fast, it’s easy to focus on yesterday’s regrets or tomorrow’s worries. But some of life’s most meaningful moments happen when we simply pause…
The Legacy of a Father
June is a time to reflect on the impact a father leaves behind. Not just in big moments, but in the everyday ones. The lessons, the habits, the quiet ways he…
A Mother’s Love
A Mother’s Love May is a time to reflect on the love of a mother. The kind that comforts. The kind that teaches. The kind that stays with us—no matter…
Celebrating the Heart of Hospice: Our Volunteers
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the incredible people who generously give their time, compassion, and kindness to others. At Heart & Soul Hospice, our volunteers truly…
New Beginnings: Why Spring is the Perfect Time to Talk About Hospice
March brings longer days, brighter skies, and the feeling of a fresh start. As flowers begin to bloom and the world feels renewed, many families begin thinking about change —…
Heart Health Month: Caring for the Heart at Every Stage
February is American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular disease and the importance of prevention. Heart disease includes many heart conditions and is the leading cause of death for…
Finding Comfort While Grieving During the Holidays
The holidays are always marketed as a season for joy, but for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one, they can be difficult to navigate. As everyone…
Opinion: Why I Went on Hospice Even Though I’m Not Dying
Writer Erica Manfred for NextAvenue I’d been living on luck for years before I signed up for hospice. I’m 80 years old with multiple health problems, including lung cancer and COPD.…
What I Learned During My Father’s Time in Hospice
Writer Randi Mazzella In September 2022, I accompanied my 82-year-old father to an appointment with his oncologist. My father had recently had a PET scan and the results were not…