Start the new year with a new volunteer opportunity
As we turn the page and start a new year, many people are looking for ways to give back to their community – and volunteering can be a great way
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Navigating Final Holidays with Loved Ones – and the First Without
If you’re wondering how you’ll get through the holiday season knowing it may be your last with a loved one – or your first without them – know that you’re
Emmanuel Hospice and Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids Partner to Offer Community Memorial Service Nov. 13
Grand Rapids, Michigan, Nov. 1, 2024 – Emmanuel Hospice and Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids have partnered to offer a free memorial service on Wednesday, Nov. 13 for community members who
Hospice for Parkinson’s Enhances Quality of Life Amid Changing Symptoms
Beyond the telltale tremors, stiffness and slow or involuntary movements, Parkinson’s disease can cause a slew of symptoms that impact quality of life. While it can vary for every person,
What to Say When There’s Nothing You Can Do
Even those never at a loss for words can find themselves tongue-tied when trying to find the right thing to say when someone is dying. It’s common to feel uncomfortable
Hospice Patient/Family Support Volunteer Provides Comfort, Peace
For retired nurse Amy Lyons, being a volunteer for Emmanuel Hospice continues her lifelong pursuit of caring for others. As a patient/family support volunteer, she’s at the bedside of a