John Denisevich, Lifeline Medical Alert Fan When asked what my secret to a long life is, I answer good genes, healthy eating, patience, a sense [...]

Charles B. Barlow, Long Time Supporter of New Milford VNA & Hospice I am no stranger to sitting on local nonprofit boards, including Hunt [...]

We are hardwired to be social, and that doesn’t diminish with age.  In fact, some of us believe that it becomes even stronger. Michael [...]

The word Hospice often makes us stop in our tracks because it suggests that we are leaving all connection to friends, family and ultimately [...]

Joe Mustich, Hospice Family Member The Spring Equinox marks the official end to winter. This year it also marked the day that my spouse Ken [...]

Sue Miranda, RN A while ago I took care of a married couple. She had lymphoma. He had diabetes and dementia. They had recently moved into a [...]

Terry McCarthy, Physical Therapist As a Physical Therapist working in the homecare setting, I see people of all ages. But the great majority of [...]

Cindy LaCour, SW, Candlewood Valley Health &Rehab NMVNA Hospice Team Member Mr. Anderson was a retired fireman from Queens who loved to play [...]

Dawn MacNutt, MSW, Geriatric Care Manager My client Lillian was a retired psychiatrist who had been living in an assisted living home for four [...]

Diane Martell, Wife of Hospice Patient & Volunteer I never thought about how much courage it would take to be a widow until I became one. All [...]

Early in my social work career, I met a woman who was taking care of her elderly father. Shortly after her father moved in with her, she started [...]