By Amy Florian for Next Avenue Much ink has been spilled about George H.W. Bush becoming seriously ill after the death of his wife of 73 years, Barbara. Similarly, the…
Johnson named hospice administrator
Jennie Johnson, RN, will be the new administrator for Heart & Soul Hospice of Wichita effective September 10, 2018. Heart & Soul Hospice is an extension of Presbyterian Manors of…
5 Life Lessons from End-of-Life Experts
By Lisa Fields for Next Avenue You’ve heard it countless times: Life is short, so appreciate each moment. People with life-limiting diagnoses know this intimately: When they come to terms…
Re-seeding to nurture God’s plan
By Greg Schmidt, hospice chaplain It’s just more than 30 days until it’s time to re-seed my yard. For the past 3 years, the beginning of September is the time…
Remembering My Mom’s Life and Death: One Year Later
A son’s view on the evil and essential role tech played in her final days By Richard Harris for Next Avenue A year ago this week, right around Mother’s Day,…
Losing My Dad
With the death of her father, this writer discovers a different kind of grief By Jill Smolowe for Next Avenue It happened again this morning. I’d just finished a task…
Courtway named hospice clinical director
April Courtway, RN, will be the new clinical director for Heart & Soul Hospice of Farmington effective July 1. Courtway has been with hospice since March 2005, when she started…
Noubarian named hospice administrator
Traery Noubarian, RN, will be the new administrator for Heart & Soul Hospice of Farmington effective July 1, 2018. Noubarian succeeds Rodney Quinton, who is moving into a regional director…
Quinton named regional hospice director
Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America (PMMA) has announced the appointment of Rodney Quinton, administrator at Heart & Soul Hospice in Farmington, Missouri, to the role of full-time regional director of operations…
Are Boomers Ready to Make the Greatest Wealth Transfer in History?
As we build families and age, the discussion of wills and estate plans becomes increasingly prevalent. Our financial planners (and children) want to make sure our assets go where we…