Butterfly Moments: Inspiration & Guidance from AseraCare Hospice 1/28/2025 Edition

Supporting You, One Moment at a Time

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Allison Howell
January 28, 2025

Butterfly Moments: January 28th Edition: Caring Together, Creating Moments That Matter

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

Welcome to the final week of January! As we close out this month, let’s focus on the ways we can continue spreading kindness, creating connections, and fostering a supportive community.

This week, we’re highlighting resources, inspiration, and recent happenings to remind us all of the power of care and compassion.

Enjoy all the sections below:

Understanding Hospice Care:

Embracing the Journey with Hospice Care

Hospice care is about more than medical support—it’s about honoring the unique journey of every patient and family. At AseraCare, we believe in turning challenging moments into meaningful ones by providing:

🌟 Emotional Support: Helping families navigate difficult decisions.
🌟 Compassionate Expertise: Ensuring patients feel comforted and cared for.
🌟 Community Collaboration: Partnering with facilities and providers to ensure the best outcomes.

For administrators and referral sources: Hospice can enhance the care experience for patients and families in your community. Let’s discuss how we can partner to support your team and residents.

Have fun with our Weekly Quiz!

Little Practices, Big Impact: Happiness Starts Here

Weekly Happiness Tip: Spreading Kindness

This week, let’s focus on the ripple effect of small acts of kindness. A kind word, a thoughtful gesture, or a moment of patience can brighten someone’s day in ways we might not realize.

✨ Simple Kindness Tips:
1️⃣ Smile More: It’s contagious!
2️⃣ Leave Notes: A quick “thank you” or “you’re appreciated” can make a huge difference.
3️⃣ Offer Help: Look for ways to ease someone’s burden, big or small.

Quote of the Week:

"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." – Aesop

For administrators and referral sources: Consider creating a kindness board in your facility to recognize staff, residents, or patients who go above and beyond to bring light to others.

Upcoming Opportunity to Inspire and Uplift

🦋 Let’s Work Together to Make a Difference

From meaningful education to fun activities, AseraCare Hospice is here to support your community.

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

Kanwaljeet K from Pacific Gardens- 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.

Thank you for making a difference every day. Together, we create Butterfly Moments that matter.

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