This August, Hospicare’s leadership was thrilled to hire Morgan Ryan, who has occasionally worked per diem…
When someone you love dies, the holidays don’t just “feel different.” They can feel like they…
We’re excited to share some wonderful news—palliative care services are coming to our community this…
Gracie’s story began in Room 6 at the Hospicare residence on King Road. One day, a patient started asking for…
Facing the final days of life is one of life’s most profound and emotional times—for the person who is il…
Kathleen E. Rourke previously worked as an editor at the Cornell Law School before her retirement in 2009 at which ti…
“I wish I had called you sooner.” It’s the most common thing we hear from families after they&rsquo…
Whether you’re planning ahead for the care of a loved one or for yourself, one of the most common and important…
When a loved one dies, our memories of them can provide comfort, give us a way to process our grief, and continue t…
Thanks to the hard work of staff, the volunteer WS Planning Committee, and 100+ other volunteers, the 21st annual Wom…
Inspired by the help Hospicare gave to her first husband, which allowed him to have a more peaceful final few weeks o…
We are so pleased to welcome three new board members to our team. Read on to learn more about Kathy, Kenneth, and Mar…
We are so grateful to Q Cassetti for designing this years t-shirt and poster for our 29th Women Swimmin’! Q. C…
Our Bereavement Library provides an assortment of information and is available to those interested in learning more a…
This year marks our 40th Anniversary, and we continue to honor the past and work together for a sustainable future. T…
Meet, Xihang Wang, one of our amazing patient care volunteers. He has volunteered in the Residence since fall 2020. H…
Wow, the 20th Women Swimmin’ for Hospicare swim! Once again, we have lots of different ways to participate. Swi…
by Sarah Gowin It wasn’t until I sat down to write this piece that I realized how difficult the last couple of…
Hospicare and Palliative Care of Tompkins County tries to meet the medical, emotional, and spiritual needs of its pat…
Mary Ellen Carollo and Our Family’s Experience By Frank Carollo My wife, Mary Ellen Carollo, was a resident in…
2023 marks Hospicare’s 40th Anniversary! All year long we will be honoring 40 years of care while working to en…
Want to Make a Difference? Become a Hospice Volunteer! Volunteers are an essential part of the hospice team; both in…
By Emily Hopkins “Animals aren’t judgmental, they don’t care what you look like, what you sound lik…
