For many, Memorial Day is an extra day off from work, picnics with family and friends, outdoor activities and hunting for the best sales. Memorial Day is much more than eating too much, having fun and seeing how much money you can save.
America's Veterans have done everything asked of them in their mission to serve our country and it is never too late to give them a hero's welcome home. It may surprise you that 25 percent of all deaths in the US are Veterans. That's 1,800 people a day; more than 680,000 Veterans every year! These heroic Americans deserve recognition for their military service, particularly at the end of life's journey.
Medi Home & Hospice is a partner of the We Honor Veterans program that was developed by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs. The goal is to help improve the care Veterans receive from hospice and palliative care providers.
The focus of the We Honor Veterans program is on:
What is the importance of the We Honor Veterans Program?
Hospice Volunteers can make an impact in many different ways:
At Medi Home & Hospice we are welcoming any compasionate, caring person to become a volunteer! There are many opportunities to volunteer in your community as we have patients throughout Northern Virginia. We have opportunities ranging from companionship care, musical ministry to pet therapy and office support.
If you have any questions or are interested in becoming a Hospice Volunteer, please call:
Ilene Danforth, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator
(703) 392-7100
email idanforth@msa-corp.com
Medi Home & Hospice is a partner of the We Honor Veterans program that was developed by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs. The goal is to help improve the care Veterans receive from hospice and palliative care providers.
The focus of the We Honor Veterans program is on:
- Respectiful inquiry
- Compassionate listening
- Grateful acknowledgement
What is the importance of the We Honor Veterans Program?
- Volunteers are essential to the delivery of quality hospice care.
- Veterans are a part of a distinct culture with their own common language and experiences.
- When Veterans interact, their common language and experience can form a strong relational bond.
- The camaraderie created between Veterans has proven to be supportive for all involved.
Hospice Volunteers can make an impact in many different ways:- Assist in reminiscing/telling life stories
- Listen
- Read a book, the Bible
- Life review
- Caregiver Respite
- Show respect
- Tell them "thank you for your service"
At Medi Home & Hospice we are welcoming any compasionate, caring person to become a volunteer! There are many opportunities to volunteer in your community as we have patients throughout Northern Virginia. We have opportunities ranging from companionship care, musical ministry to pet therapy and office support.
If you have any questions or are interested in becoming a Hospice Volunteer, please call:
Ilene Danforth, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator
(703) 392-7100
email idanforth@msa-corp.com
We want to thank all our dedicated Hospice Volunteers!
You are precious people making a difference day by day!
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