by Anne Beaver | Aug 19, 2022 | Blog
Submitted by Sharon Davidson,Director of Volunteer and Community Services Community Engagement Twenty-five members from Big Bend Hospice recently completed training to become Lean Six Sigma Green Belts. The training was provided by Erik Christensen, a...
by Anne Beaver | Aug 16, 2022 | Blog
Supporting Alzheimer’s & Dementia patients. When discussing hospice care, the Alzheimer’s Association notes it is important to ask 5 questions about the hospice when selecting a provider. Does the provider have a 24-7 call line?Have the workers provided...
by Anne Beaver | Jul 28, 2022 | Blog
Submitted by Kelly Chastain,Professional Relations Liaison No cure has been found for Alzheimer’s and Dementia but studies in science have increasingly shown that healthy behaviors in lifestyle could reduce your risk of cognitive decline. Here are 8 ways that could...
by Anne Beaver | Jun 24, 2022 | Blog
The goal of hospice is to relieve physical and emotional distress, allowing patients to retain their dignity and remain comfortable. We do this by offering comprehensive services for patients with dementia. 1. Individualized care plan – As dementia progresses,...
by Anne Beaver | Jun 23, 2022 | Blog
Submitted by Kara Walker,Community Engagement Coordinator Taylor, Wakulla, Franklin In honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, Big Bend Hospice is getting crafty! We are working on creating fidget blankets and fidget mats for our patients living with Alzheimer’s and...
by Anne Beaver | Jun 16, 2022 | Blog
In 2021, BBH created a Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity (DIE) department with the goal of bringing staff and volunteers together to incorporate and celebrate our differences. In the past year, our DEI department has provided enriching opportunities for staff to...
by Anne Beaver | Jun 16, 2022 | Blog
BBH’s camp for grieving children was held Saturday, June 4th at the beautiful Retreat at Bradley’s Pond! Big Bend Hospice helps children learn important coping skills so that they can deal with difficult losses. 36 children from local communities enjoyed a day...
by Anne Beaver | May 26, 2022 | Blog
Submitted by Leila McClure,Events Coordinator Assistant “Thank you so much for being a light in our community when it is such a dark place for the family.” Jodi Gooding wrote these words in her beautiful letter to Big Bend Hospice, thanking us for caring for her...
by Anne Beaver | Apr 25, 2022 | Blog
Many people are encouraged to plan “financially” in preparation for a serious illness or death. But few are encouraged to plan “logistically”. Submitted by Sharon Davidson, Senior Director of Community Engagement If you are diagnosed with a serious illness or faced...
by Anne Beaver | Mar 23, 2022 | Blog
Submitted by Sharon Davidson, Senior Director of Community Engagement Eva Castillo was named after her great-grandmother, but that isn’t the only thing she shares with her. She also shares her great-grandmother’s love of baking. Eva used that passion recently...
