LightBridge Hospice Community Foundation is the charitable arm of LightBridge Hospice and Palliative Care. The Foundation underwrites several supportive, uplifting, and amazing services for LightBridge’s hospice patients and their families. One such program is the” We Honor Veterans Ceremony” which thanks veterans in hospice and/or palliative care for their military service. Of note is that […]
“I have found end of life care to be very sacred, and to be able to provide that care to patients and families in their home is my calling,” says Alyce a LightBridge Hospice Nurse. Alyce describes the vital importance of being able to provide knowledge, resources, support, and comfort to those she attends. “I […]
Many view hospice as a place where care is received, but in reality, it is a philosophy of care—a philosophy based on the patient’s comfort, quality of life and unique needs. “There is a stigma that hospice means giving up,” says Bob, the husband of a LightBridge patient, “but nothing could be further from the […]
“Like anybody with cancer, we didn’t think it would happen to us.” At the end of her father’s incredible five-year-long battle with malignant brain cancer, Tanya’s family called LightBridge Hospice.” At first, when the doctors mentioned hospice care, we were all in denial. We didn’t want to accept it was time- we wanted to hold […]
I sat across from a sweet woman I had come to know and genuinely care for. I sat with her husband Dan many times while he was on hospice care, talking about baseball and one of his main passions, grilling. We chatted for a few minutes, and then she handed me a small package. I […]
Certified pet therapy dogs have been an integral part of the LightBridge integrative therapy program for many years. Based on the patient’s medical needs and preferences, a therapy dog can sometimes be the best medicine to bring a sense of calm and enjoyment to the patient. The Research According to Marwan Sabbagh, MD, Director of […]
“I felt as though I had been tossed a lifeline,” says Marilynn of her experience with LightBridge Hospice in the final weeks of her late husband Lou’s life. “The team that was put together for us could not have suited us better.” Lou and Marilynn approached hospice care at the advanced stages of Lou’s 8 year-long battle […]
As the holiday season approaches, many memories and feelings come to mind. It is a time to be with family and celebrate religious and cultural traditions. However, for many hospice patients travel or participating in customs can be difficult or even impossible. At LightBridge Hospice, we strive to honor the beliefs and traditions of each […]
She carried that well known red and white paper bag to the front door. She could smell the aromas from the fresh-cut fries and grilled hamburger patty. She knocked, the door opened, and she walked in with a big smile. He was beaming, and his eyes lit up as he welcomed her. It was what […]
“When you are making art, the rest of the world melts away. Art is a piece of you that is transformed into tangible material for others to observe and appreciate.” Lisa Swaiman, a recent recipient of the Lights of LightBridge Award, holds this philosophy close to her heart. As a certified Healing Arts Facilitator, she […]
