Butterfly Moments: Inspiration & Guidance from AseraCare Hospice 2/25/2025 Edition

Supporting You, One Moment at a Time

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Allison Howell
February 25, 2025

Butterfly Moments: February 25th Edition: Honoring the Journey Through Memory Care

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

As we wrap up February, a month dedicated to love and connection, we reflect on the importance of care, kindness, and the small moments that bring joy and meaning to our lives. This week, we’re focusing on how hospice care supports both patients and families in creating these moments, while also fostering a sense of community.

Thank you for being part of the AseraCare family and for your ongoing dedication to making a difference.

Enjoy all the sections below:

Understanding Hospice Care:

Honoring the Journey Through Memory Care

Caring for individuals with memory impairments requires patience, understanding, and specialized approaches. At AseraCare, our focus is on creating safe and meaningful experiences for patients while providing families with the support they need.

💡 Key Aspects of Our Memory Care Support:

  • Tailored care plans addressing unique needs and behaviors.

  • Resources for families navigating the challenges of memory loss.

  • Compassionate guidance to help everyone feel understood and supported.

For administrators and referral sources: Our team is here to help your residents and staff navigate the complexities of memory care. Reach out to discuss how we can provide additional training or educational sessions.

Save the Date!

Little Practices, Big Impact: Happiness Starts Here

Weekly Happiness Tip: The Power of Simple Acts of Kindness

Sometimes the smallest gestures make the biggest difference. This week, let’s focus on spreading kindness and positivity to those around us.

✨ Ways to Share Kindness:
1️⃣ Compliments: Brighten someone’s day with a heartfelt compliment.
2️⃣ Acts of Service: Offer to help a colleague, friend, or family member with a task.
3️⃣ Moments of Connection: Take time to listen and be present in your conversations.

Quote of the Week:

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

For administrators and referral sources: Encourage your teams to practice small acts of kindness with residents and colleagues. It can create a ripple effect of positivity.

Upcoming Opportunity to Inspire and Uplift

🦋 Let’s Collaborate to Make a Difference

Whether it’s hosting an educational event, providing staff support, or bringing joy to residents, AseraCare is here to help.

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 to Desired from Fresno Medical 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.

Thank you for being part of the AseraCare family. Together, we’re creating Butterfly Moments filled with love and care.

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