Butterfly Moments: Inspiration & Guidance from AseraCare Hospice 1/14/2025 Edition

Supporting You, One Moment at a Time

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Allison Howell
January 14, 2025

Butterfly Moments: January 14th Edition: Embracing a New Year with Compassion and Care

Featuring the 🦋Butterfly of Transformation in Our Logo- where our care transforms as your loved ones’ needs transform.

Happy mid-January! As we settle into 2025, we’re reminded that every day is an opportunity to make a difference. This week, we focus on the power of presence, whether that’s being present for a loved one, a colleague, or a patient in need.

Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey. Let’s continue to create meaningful moments together.

Enjoy all the sections below:

Understanding Hospice Care:

Supporting Families and Caregivers

Hospice isn’t just about caring for patients—it’s also about supporting their families and caregivers. At AseraCare, we provide tools, education, and resources to help loved ones navigate their caregiving journey with confidence and grace.

Here are a few ways we support caregivers:

🌟 Education: Offering tools to understand disease progression and symptom management.
🌟 Emotional Support: Providing grief resources and guidance.
🌟 Respite Care: Giving caregivers much-needed time to recharge.

For administrators and referral sources: Partner with us to offer caregiver support programs in your facilities. Together, we can ease the burden and create a caring community.

Have fun with our Weekly Quiz!

Little Practices, Big Impact: Happiness Starts Here

Weekly Happiness Tip: The Power of Connection

This week, take a moment to connect with someone—whether it’s a family member, friend, colleague, or patient. A genuine conversation or a simple smile can bring warmth and positivity to both of you.

✨ Try these connection-building tips:


1️⃣ Express Gratitude: Share what you appreciate about someone.
2️⃣ Be Present: Put away distractions and give your full attention.
3️⃣ Offer Support: Ask, “How can I help?”

Quote of the Week:

"Happiness grows at the roots of meaningful connections." – Unknown

For administrators and referral sources: Consider hosting connection-focused activities or discussions in your workplace to enhance team morale and build a supportive environment.

Upcoming Opportunity to Inspire and Uplift

🦋 Let’s Create a Caring Community Together

From quizzes to education and compassionate care, we’re here to support you in making a difference.

Please contact your hospice liaison, at 559-447-2540 or via email [email protected] .

FAQs

Who can attend these trainings and events?

Our events are designed for caregivers, healthcare professionals, staff at skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, and members of the elderly community, and their loved ones.

Are these events free to attend?

Yes, all of our community engagement events are offered at no cost to participants.

How do I sign up for a training or event?

You can register by contacting our Community Engagement Coordinator directly via phone or email, or by reaching out to your Hospice Liaison.

Can trainings be customized for different audiences?

Yes, we can tailor our trainings to meet the unique needs of different audiences, including seniors, family members, healthcare professionals, caregivers, or specific facility staff. Let us know your specific requirements, and we will work with you to customize the content to ensure it’s relevant and valuable for your team.

Quiz Winner for last week

🥳🥳🥳Congratulations Anabelle from Serenity Cancer Center - our weekly quiz winner

Want to join the fun? Simply scan the QR code to play along. Check back here and in our social media posts each Tuesday to see who won.

Have questions about how AseraCare can support you, your loved ones, or your team? Let’s connect—we’re here to help. We’re just a call or click away.

Hospice is 100% covered by Medicare for all eligible patients and is covered by most Medicaid and commercial insurance plans. Anyone can refer a patient to hospice, and the evaluation is free.

If you're not sure whether you or your loved one might be eligible to receive hospice care, this brief questionnaire might help by providing a personalized report.

Please reach out to your hospice liaison, at 559-447-2540 or [email protected] 

Want to make a difference in your community? Consider becoming a hospice volunteer.

Whether you have a special talent you'd like to share, want to help with administrative tasks, or would like to spend time with our patients,

We have a place for you.

There are many types of opportunities to volunteer in Hospice, including:

• providing direct care activities, such as patient companionship visits
• assisting with Bereavement Support
• performing administrative duties
• utilizing professional talents, i.e. Hairdressing, barber, etc.
• providing Complementary and Alternative therapies (as approved)
• providing certified Pet Therapy visits
• providing respite care
• sitting vigil with dying patients
• engaging in Veteran specific programs, such as Vet-to-Vet cafés,
Veteran pinnings, etc.

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