Blog: Stories and Insights

“It wasn’t either/or – palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment,” Dorothy says. “The whole thing was going to be goal-oriented, with a focus on my own comfort and self-determination.”

by  T. Christian Rollins, MBA, CFRE Samaritan’s Chief Development Officer    Whether with a local community foundation, or through a large investment firm, Donor Advised Funds (DAF) have increased in popularity over the past few years. While a majority of … Continued

How long does hospice last in New Jersey? Learn about how long a patient can stay in hospice and what you can expect from our South Jersey hospice facilities.

Vietnam veteran Thomas Zippilli endured strokes that left him wheelchair-bound and weak. He moved in with his daughter Tara Bedford and her family, but in January 2019, a severe stroke left him unable to move his limbs or swallow. He … Continued

What is it that really matters at the end of life? Learn about what hospice patients and those who are close to death think is important at the end of life.

Read about Vigil Volunteer Barbara Glass and how moving it is to sit with patients and provide a comforting presence during their final hours.

What are the benefits of having a parent in hospice care? Understandably, this is a very emotional time for you, that’s why you should consider hospice.

Read about Esther Bilsky, a hospice patient who has been writing poetry for more than eighty years. Memorizing her poems before she went blind, she now connects with her hospice team by reciting her poetry during their visit.

Read about Joe Manghan, a patient who received care at The Samaritan Center at Voorhees, and how his online video game friends traveled from all over the country to visit him.

Read our tips and advice on how to find hospice care in south New Jersey now. Find out about the best ways to find hospice care in your area now.