Blog: Stories and Insights

This simple worksheet is intended to help you consider a charitable estate planning tool that matches your personal financial objectives.  Click on the orange links to take you to brief, informative articles on each topic. This information is provided by … Continued

Learn about hospice therapy dogs and how their companionship provides a wide range of physical, emotional and social benefits to patients and families.

Read about the many benefits to choosing at-home hospice care for you or your loved one and explore other hospice articles from the Samaritan blog.

Learn about the many benefits of joining a local support group including being around others who understand your feelings. Find a group in Southern NJ

Sylvester “Sarge” Lusby had no idea where Vietnam was when he was drafted into the Army in 1965 at the age of 18. Now, it’s a place he can never forget. But it’s only recently that the 71-year-old veteran has … Continued

Learn about congestive heart failure (CHF) and hospice care. Read about the end-stage symptoms of CHF, when it’s the right time to call, and how hospice can help you and your family.

by Mark Lose This article is provided by Mark F. Lose, CAP®, CRPC®, a Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Haddon Heights; and a member of Samaritan’s Planned Giving Committee, a volunteer group of the region’s leading financial professionals, lending their … Continued

Anna Torres was at a crossroads last summer. The cheerful 80-year-old was hospitalized with severe medical challenges that required difficult decisions about her future. But thanks to extensive support from Samaritan, Anna is now living comfortably with close relatives, enjoying … Continued

Samaritan honors nurse-hospice patients. Nurses have dedicated their lives to caring for others. At the end of life, it’s essential to return that care and thank them for their unwavering commitment to the community. The Nightingale Tribute was designed to honor deceased nurses. … Continued

by Ira J. Brower President and Chief Executive Officer of Garden State Trust Company, and a member of Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice’s President’s Advisory Council. You may want to respond in a substantial way to a worthy cause seeking your financial … Continued