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Bring smiles to Parkinson's, Alzheimer's patients in Livingston County

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ORGANIZATION: Heartland Hospice (formerly ProMedica)

  • 8 people are interested

Hospice patients, particularly ones with dementia, Parkinson's or cancer, appreciate volunteers who talk, read and play games with them during visits. Many get very lonely, so the really enjoy visits. Patients in nursing homes or do not have families especially appreciate the visits. When patients do have family, the relatives are very thankful the great gift of your friendly presence, especially when it gives family members time to get other work done. Heartland serves patients throughout Livingston and Oakland Counties.
For more information call 734-973-1145 or go to https://www.heartlandhospice.com/find-an-agency/heartland-hospice-services-of-ann-arbor/?contentIdString=14460

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About Heartland Hospice (formerly ProMedica)

Location:

1390 Eisenhower Place, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, US

Mission Statement

Heartland Hospice provides quality care to patients with a limited life expectancy, as well as support to their families and caregivers. Formerly known as ProMedica Hospice, Heartland enhances the quality of life of those we serve through palliative and specialized supportive care designed to meet the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patients and caregivers. Hospice care is provided by using an interdisciplinary approach in delivering care to patients--either in their own homes or extended care facilities--while working cooperatively with other health care providers and other community resources. Heartland Hospice strives to provide care to all who are eligible and need hospice care irrespective of ability to pay. Heartland is part of Gentiva Health Services.

Description

Heartland Hospice serves patients in Washtenaw, Livingston, Wayne, Oakland, Lenawee, Jackson and Ingham Counties in Michigan.

Hospice supports, cares for and comforts patients in the final stages of life, as well helping as their families. Heartland serves patients wherever they call home, whether it is a private home or a nursing home or another facility. Hospice includes palliative care by nurses, as well as counseling for patient and family, and pastoral or spiritual support.

Hospice volunteers help patients and families by providing companionship, respite care and emotional or spiritual support, depending on the patient's needs.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Community, Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Livingston CountyBrighton, MI 48116

(42.529476,-83.78022)
 

SKILLS

  • Hospice Care
  • Elder care
  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Patient Care
  • Ukrainian

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • After orientation, 1/2 hour per week
  • Two tuberculosis (TB) tests

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