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ORGANIZATION: Heartland Hospice

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We are looking for volunteers or a group of volunteers to make care packages for our Veterans. Heartland Hospice serves patients who are terminally ill with a prognosis of under 6 months. It is our goal to make the last days of their lives as comfortable and as meaningful as possible.
This year on Veteran's Day we would like to deliver care packages to our patients who served their country through military service. We currently have approximately 45 Veterans on service.

Care packages need to be delivered to our business office between November 2-6. Staff can either deliver them to our Veteran's the following week or you can drop them at the doorstep of the honored veteran.

Care packages can be made using small boxes or gift bags and suggested items are:

  • 1-2 pairs of good socks
  • hand lotion
  • lip balm
  • salty snacks
  • hard candy or chocolate
  • letters, drawings, and cards
  • patriotic masks, lanyards, bandanas, pens, etc.
  • what else can you think of? Be creative, have fun, and keep in mind the dietary and safety issues that may be involved with a person who is facing a terminal illness.
Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator Cheryl Forrester, if you or your group would like to commit to a number of packages. Thanks so much!

Cheryl.Forrester@ProMedica.org

317-251-3012

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About Heartland Hospice

Location:

931 E. 86th Street, Suite 208, Indianapolis, IN 46240, US

Mission Statement

The mission of Heartland Hospice is to provide quality hospice care to patients with a limited life expectancy, as well as, support to their caregivers. The quality of life for those we serve is enhanced through palliative and specialized supportive care designed to meet the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patients and caregivers.

Description

Hospice care is provided by an interdisciplinary team consisting of the Medical Director, Primary Physician, Nurses, Social Workers, Chaplains, as well as Bereavement Coordinators and Volunteers. Care is delivered to patients either in their own home or extended care facility. Heartland Hospice strives to provide care to all who are eligible and need hospice care irrespective of ability to pay.

CAUSE AREAS

Health & Medicine
Seniors
Veterans & Military Families
Health & Medicine, Seniors, Veterans & Military Families

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Indianapolis, IN 46240

(39.91247,-86.1365)
 

SKILLS

  • Elder care
  • Patient Care
  • Healthcare
  • Hospice Care
  • Veteran Care

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18

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