In Their Own Words

Family members discuss their Hope Hospice experience

George's Story, produced by Mark Meyers

 

At Hope, our mission is to provide exceptional care and support to every individual and their loved ones as they fulfill life's journey. Our most cherished measure of success comes from those we have touched.

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Hope Hospice
"The relief I felt when my father called and said that Gram had been recommended for Hope Hospice was beyond words, because I knew the care and love she was about to receive - being in your hands.  Thank you for each kind word you spoke to her, each hug you gave, each moment your brought comfort with your presence." 
- Jennifer Dunlap
 
"Thank you for the gentle care you provided for our mother.  The warmth and tenderness the Hope staff displayed leaves us with the comforting knowledge that everything we did, let our mother pass peacefully."
- Susan and John Lindgren
 
"Hope was instrumental in making my life easier.  Volunteering at Hope started out as payback - then I enjoyed it."
- Dave Peterson, Hope Volunteer after Hope's care for his wife
 
 "I am so glad for Hope.  I call the nurse instead of 911.  She talks me through the situation and tells me what I can do to help him."
- Louise Moorman, caregiver
 
"I don't want to be a burden and I want to maintain my dignity.  Hope helps me to do this." 
- David Moorman
 
Hope Kids Care
"I love the respite care - and hitting those drums gets the stress out!"
- Madeline Bravo, mother of a child in Hope's Kids Care program, laughing about music therapy at Family Night.
 
Hope PACE^®
"This program is a life saver.  It allows me to keep my job and care for my mother." 
- Shelah Tomlinson, caregiver for Hope PACE participant, Violet