By arhospice on June 14th, 2023 in Blog
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By arhospice on June 5th, 2023 in Blog, Locations
On the morning of May 24th, 2023, The Berryville Chamber of Commerce plus area clinicians and other supporters gathered in front of the new Berryville Area Office. A heartfelt celebration was held (complete with refreshments, of course) as Anita Deal, Arkansas Hospice Vice President & Chief Clinical Officer, had the honor of cutting the ribbon. […]
By arhospice on June 5th, 2023 in Blog, Grief Support
The newest addition to our family of care, LifeTouch Hospice, has a tradition of providing the opportunity for area families to honor their loved ones with a memorial brick along the Union County Courthouse square. And the tradition continues. On May 25th, loving friends and families gathered on the courthouse steps for a memorial service […]
By David Edwards on June 1st, 2023 in Announcements, Locations, News
Nonprofit, mission-focused care to continue in South Arkansas Arkansas Hospice Media Contact: David Edwards, Director of Communications Phone: 501-748-3303Email: dedwards@arkansashospice.org SHARE Foundation Media Contact: Amanda Cooley, Director of Communications Phone: 870-881-9015Email: acooley@sharefoundation.com North Little Rock, Ark, – SHARE Foundation, which operates LifeTouch Hospice, and Arkansas Hospice, the state’s largest nonprofit provider of hospice care, have […]
By arhospice on May 1st, 2023 in Announcements, Blog, Foundation, News
2nd annual award honors nonprofit’s co-founder NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A highlight of Arkansas Hospice’s recent Party at the Plaza event was the presentation of the organization’s second annual Michael V. Aureli Compass Award to Arkansas Hospice Co-Founder Dee Brazil-Dale for her vital contributions to the nonprofit organization and the Arkansas Hospice Foundation. The […]
By David Edwards on April 17th, 2023 in Announcements, News
By David Edwards on April 5th, 2023 in Announcements, News
Grammy-Award winning Rebirth Brass Band to headline festival North Little Rock, Ark. (April 5, 2023) – Party at the Plaza benefiting Arkansas Hospice will return to the Argenta Plaza on Main Street in North Little Rock on Saturday, April 22. The event will run from 2:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Admission is free, and donations […]
By David Edwards on April 5th, 2023 in News
Arkansas Hospice will continue to provide care locally in patient homes and partner facilities Russellville, Ark. (April 5, 2023) – Arkansas Hospice and a coalition of Russellville area community leaders who led the campaign to keep the River Valley Home open announced today that despite a valiant community effort, it has become apparent that their […]
By David Edwards on March 13th, 2023 in Announcements, News
North Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Hospice Foundation has received a $50,000 grant from the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation for “Continuing Excellence in Hospice & Palliative Care: Unrestricted Operational Support.” The grant is the largest the Frueauff Foundation has ever given in support of the mission of Arkansas Hospice and will be used to […]
By arhospice on March 1st, 2023 in Blog, Patient Stories
Thanks to Carol Garrett for sharing how Arkansas Hospice benefited her family while caring for her husband, Tom, on this insightful radio program. “As soon as we made that connection to Arkansas Hospice, they immediately came out, they assessed our needs, and they met our needs,” said Carol, who is now an Arkansas Hospice volunteer. […]
By arhospice on January 13th, 2023 in Blog, Minority Outreach
Arkansas Hospice. continues to honor Dr. King’s legacy, as we seek to make a difference in this area. With help from the Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation, the Arkansas Hospice Foundation, and various partners throughout the state, we’ve been able to share hospice care information with many culturally diverse communities in rural Arkansas. We’ve conducted workshops in eight geographically diverse areas, surveying 115 unique participants. We are proud of the efforts we’re making, but there’s yet greater work to do. Help us to turn the tide together! Give us the opportunely to engage in equity, then we can be true bearers of “The Dream.”
By arhospice on November 30th, 2022 in Blog, Minority Outreach
Join us for this informative, interactive online workshop to discuss the challenges encountered by African Americans in the healthcare system and opportunities available for minorities to live better through all stages of life. This presentation originally streamed 12.7.22, but you can still view and send your questions and comments through the link below. Meet Your […]
By arhospice on November 28th, 2022 in Blog, Committed to Veterans, Minority Outreach, Patient Stories
On a peculiarly normal day, so normal that I can’t remember anything else about it, I sat with my grandfather in his den. As we watched an indiscriminate television program, the announcer’s voice boldly declared, “Leaders aren’t made, they’re born!” My grandfather, who I suspected was napping as he often would while watching television, rose […]
By David Edwards on November 15th, 2022 in Announcements, News
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – For a second year, Arkansas Hospice is brightening the holidays for patients facing life-limiting illnesses through its Elf Squad. “The Elf Squad was a wonderful success last year,” said Harriet Hawkins, Arkansas Hospice’s director of volunteers. “Our patients come from all walks of life. They love getting gifts like socks, […]
By David Edwards on October 19th, 2022 in Announcements, News
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Kim Kirkman has joined Arkansas Hospice as Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer, and Laura Grimes has been added as Arkansas Hospice Foundation’s Communications and Events Coordinator. Kirkman will lead the Arkansas Hospice Foundation team and fundraising campaigns including planned giving, capital campaigns, memorials, and grants. She recently completed her […]
By arhospice on September 12th, 2022 in Blog, Caregiver Tips
Urinary tract infections are the second most common type of infection in the body, accounting for 8.1 million visits to healthcare providers each year. Infection of the urinary bladder, also called cystitis, is what most people think of when they say “UTI.” In healthy adults, a UTI is fairly easy to detect. The person experiences […]
By arhospice on September 12th, 2022 in Blog, Caregiver Tips
If you are a caregiver for a loved one who is frequently in bed or susceptible to bed sores, here is a short guide to preventing bed sores. Read below to learn how they develop, where they are commonly found, and tips for preventing them. Pressure ulcers (also known as pressure sores, bed sores and […]
By arhospice on September 12th, 2022 in Blog, Caregiver Tips
Falls are a serious health concern for older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in every three adults ages 65 and older falls each year. More than 20 million seniors fall each year; and on average, every senior falls every three years. Falls, especially in older adults, can have […]
By arhospice on September 12th, 2022 in Blog, Caregiver Tips
Every day in the United States, thousands of healthcare workers sustain a disabling injury while performing work-related tasks. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 80% of all injuries to professional caregivers are the result of lifting, pulling, pushing, holding, carrying and turning. Undoubtedly, many family caregivers are also injured while caring for loved […]
By arhospice on September 12th, 2022 in Blog, Caregiver Tips
As our bodies age, most of us will experience pain of varying degrees. Statistics show that 2 in 3 seniors say that pain keeps them from performing their routine daily activities. Plus, 4 in 5 seniors take medications regularly for chronic pain. Oftentimes, dealing with pain leads patients to need assistance from a caregiver, such […]
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