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Category: Hospice and Transitions
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Grieving During the Holidays
I asked a friend recently how she was coping with the death of her mother during the holidays.…Read More -
JSSA’s Volunteer Juliann Goldman Wins National Hospice Volunteer of the Year Award
Juliann Goldman started as a JSSA Hospice volunteer in 2007. More than 14 years later, she…Read More -
My JSSA Story: Irena, A Transitions Client
At 86 years old, Irena* is thoughtful, sharp, and social. A child of Eastern Europe, she can…Read More -
Meet a JSSA Hospice Volunteer: Amanda B.
Amanda B. started volunteering at JSSA in 2017. In her own words, she discusses her experience…Read More -
Learning From Grief
As human beings, we will experience loss many times in our lives. I have found that in these…Read More -
Advance Care Planning: Helping Others Help You
As individuals and families begin to think about aging, they tend to focus on the completion…Read More -
Canine Chronicles with Quincy, a JSSA Therapy Dog – Vol. 1
When I first saw the ad in the Montgomery Gazette, I realized the potential of JSSA’s…Read More -
The Work of Hospice Chaplains in Washington Jewish Week
Did you know that hospice is one of the few areas of the American health care system that…Read More -
The End of Life is Different for Holocaust Survivors
In JTA, Melissa Apter writes about the special challenges that Jewish hospice chaplains,…Read More -
JSSA’s Transitions Program Volunteers: Caring Support for the Seriously Ill
Caring for the seriously ill is often a Herculean task. The emotional and physical resources…Read More