Growing up, Dormalee Earl, MSW, always wanted to be a social worker. Her life was wrought with tragedy through the loss of her brother, father and husband, but it wasn’t until her mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and became a patient with Community that she finally answered her calling. At age 50, Dormalee returned…
Caring for future generations Longtime Longview resident Carol McRae was married nearly 62 years to Dr. Larry McRae until his death in 2016. Dr. McRae left Community Home Health & Hospice in his will, and Carol has done the same. In Carol’s words, “Leaving Community in my will is a wonderful opportunity to help hospice…
For patients like Vincent who receive hospice care at home, most of the caregiving is provided by a family member. In Vincent’s case, his wife of 50 years, Joyce, takes care of him. Around-the-clock caregiving can be exhausting, and caregivers often need a rest — that’s where respite comes in. End-of-life patients receiving hospice services…
Rea Trim loves to talk to groups about hospice and grief. Currently, she is working as a chaplain at Community Home Health and Hospice and is available for presentations on grief and hospice. She draws on personal experience with a touch of humor to connect with audiences in the same way she connects with patients…
Volunteer Spotlight – Rick Sievers VANCOUVER, Wash., July 30, 2018 – Nearly 200 volunteers throughout four counties are making an impact through Community Home Health & Hospice. Rick Sievers of Vancouver, Washington, is one of them. He is passionate about volunteering because of his personal experience with hospice. For more than a year, he has…
LONGVIEW, Wash., May 14, 2018 – The public is invited to attend a free presentation by Julie Sheldon, BSN, RN, CHPN, on Thursday, June 14, 2018, from 2:30-3:30pm at the James Avery Center for Grief Support located at 1000 – 12th Avenue in Longview. Snacks and beverages will be provided. “Hospice is a word that…
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