Butterfly Moments: Inspiration & Guidance from AseraCare Hospice 2/4/2025 Edition

Supporting You, One Moment at a Time

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Allison Howell
February 04, 2025

Butterfly Moments: February 4th 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 February—a month that reminds us of the importance of love, care, and connection. As we approach Valentine’s Day, let’s focus on how small, heartfelt actions can create meaningful moments for our patients, their families, and our community.

This week, we’re bringing you tips, inspiration, and updates to keep the spirit of compassion thriving in all that we do.

Enjoy all the sections below:

Understanding Hospice Care:

The Heart of Hospice

Hospice care is about love and support, offering comfort to patients and families when it’s needed most. At AseraCare, we embrace each day as an opportunity to bring hope, dignity, and compassion to the forefront.

🌟 Key Hospice Highlights:

  • Emotional Support for Families: Helping loved ones find peace and strength.

  • Patient-Centered Care: Meeting physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

  • Team Collaboration: Working with caregivers, providers, and referral sources to enhance quality of life.

For administrators and referral sources: Hospice isn’t just for patients—it’s a resource for families and teams to provide exceptional care. Let’s connect to share how AseraCare can support your organization.

Have fun with our Weekly Quiz!

Little Practices, Big Impact: Happiness Starts Here

Weekly Happiness Tip: Celebrating Connection

Valentine’s Day isn’t just for romance—it’s a time to celebrate love in all its forms. This week, let’s focus on the connections that uplift us.

✨ Ways to Spread Love and Joy:
1️⃣ Write Notes of Gratitude: Share a kind word with someone you appreciate.
2️⃣ Host a Sharing Circle: Encourage staff, residents, or families to share what they love most about their community.
3️⃣ Create a “Wall of Hearts”: Decorate a space with messages of love and encouragement.

Quote of the Week:

"Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference." – Barbara De Angelis

For administrators and referral sources: Consider incorporating love-themed activities into your teams’ routines to promote connection and well-being.

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

Shakemia M of Community Regional 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 making a difference every day. Together, we create Butterfly Moments that matter.

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