HPH Hospice

Heartfelt Thanks

HPH Hospice — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:04:11 +0000

I just wanted to thank your organization and a big special thanks to the nurse Jennifer. She cared for my grandma Gladus at the facility in Dade City off of Clinton Road. My grandma passed away this morning at your facility at about 2:30 a.m. It was a great loss for us but a big win for heaven. Your facility gave her dignity and peace to the end. I am so glad you were there. I wish I could say more but pretty upset right now. But, again, please thank everyone involved for me; you have our family’s utmost respect and heartfelt thanks.

- Mark

I Just Wanted To Say Thank You

HPH Hospice — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:41:27 +0000

I just wanted to say that the staff at Dade City, who worked with my dear friend and “adopted Dad” Woody took THE BEST care of him in his final days. He suddenly lost his wife unexpectedly and she was his main caretaker. Every time I called, the staff was pleasant and was able to give me an update without having to check with someone else. They knew their patients well. They could tell me what he ate and drank and even helped him hold the phone when I called. I just wanted to say thank you. I also wanted to make sure that the love and care that the Dade City staff gave Woody did not go without acknowledgement. Please commend them. It means a lot. Thank you.

- Shannon

He Was My Hero

HPH Hospice — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:58:39 +0000

My dad recently passed away with lung cancer in the Dade City Hospice Care Center. He was my hero and one of my best friends.I want to begin by saying thank you to ALL the nurses at the Hospice Care Center. I can’t think of a better place for my dad to have been at that time in his life. We knew it was the end and we knew he was suffering, but you all gave him that extra strength and encouragement to hold on just a little bit longer. It’s amazing how much dedication you have for your patients. It’s been four months and I still miss him every single day. Thank you for keeping my daddy healthy as long as you possibly could. You all will never be forgotten by myself or my family.

- Melissa

It Meant the World to Us

HPH Hospice — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:38:04 +0000

My grandfather recently suffered a massive stroke leaving him in a vegetative state. We discussed bringing him home but eventually decided on hospice to make things easier on all involved. From the nursing staff (especially Jackie) to the administrative and culinary staff we couldn’t have been more pleased. This was an incredibly hard time for all of us and I don’t think we could’ve handled it nearly as well if it hadn’t been for HPH. Thank you so much for trying to alleviate the burden of losing a loved one so suddenly, it meant the world to us!

- Kelly

2012 HPH Hospice Calendar

HPH Hospice — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:40:43 +0000

Click HERE to see the photos in the 2012 HPH Hospice Calendar

A Sense of Understanding

HPH Hospice — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:23:38 +0000

My experience with the amazingly wonderful people that make up HPH Hospice was short as things progressed rapidly for my friend.

Every single person that helped us was professional, yet never distant or afraid to let us know that everything was being done with caring and love.

There were times when difficult truths had to be understood and no matter who showed up at our door, there was always a sense of understanding and always the right words for the moment.

I do not think I will ever understand how or why a person chooses (or is chosen) to work day after day with things that make most of us want to run away and hide.

You gave us all the knowledge, strength, and dignity to deal with a very difficult transition.

I know that I will always remember fondly the way that you helped us all.

- Ben

Thank You from the Bottom of our Hearts

HPH Hospice — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:01:50 +0000

After two days my dad passed on July 9 at 4 am at the Marliere Hospice Care Center. Words cannot express the gratefulness I have to the fine staff that served my parents in their home and at the center during my Dad’s illness. Since the start of my Dad’s care in Hospice we have been awed by not only the amount of care but the compassion of each of the staff members that have served not only my dad, but my mom. I stayed the last two nights with my parents at the Care Center before Dad’s passing and felt so much caring and compassion that words cannot express my gratefulness. It still feels surreal that my Dad has passed, but the staff’s caring and tenderness I observed is very real. I thank you on behalf of my family. God bless each and every one of you always. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

- Debbie, daughter of Norman

Loving Compassionate Care

HPH Hospice — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:16:52 +0000

In 2005 my father became one of the first Citrus County patients under HPH care. Dad had stated at 91 that living life had become too hard. The day of his admission he actually gave a “thumbs up” to the admitting nurse. Four weeks later my mother was admitted to the hospital in Congestive Heart Failure and Dad was moved to our home five minutes away. HPH was very supportive; aides came to bath him, Dr. McGrew visited and a Social Worker came and even took him for a ride down the street in his wheelchair. Two days later Dad was able to spend an hour with my mother in the Hospital ICU. When he came home, he was exhausted but relieved that she was going to be OK. He died less than 24hrs after the visit with my mother at his bedside. HPH was very loving and supportive to all of us. Because of this experience I now work for HPH, and try to give the same loving compassionate care to my patients as an HPH RN.

- Karen Kline RN

There in a Heart Beat

HPH Hospice — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:41:01 +0000

I have always heard that your organization is so wonderful and helps so many, but had not had a close personal experience until just recently. My mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in August 2009 and fought a very brave fight. Mom’s cancer doctor, Dr. Rau, told us that we would know when we could no longer handle her daily pain control. We should then let him know that we were ready for Hospice’s help. In January 2010, we knew we needed the help of HPH Hospice, and you were there in a heart beat. I can’t say enough about the loving and caring angels who came to my house and helped care for Mom in her final 2 weeks. My heartfelt gratitude goes out to all of you – thanks so much!
- Diane

So Kind and Caring

HPH Hospice — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:45:56 +0000

My father recently passed away and was in hospice care at your facility in Brooksville. I cannot say enough good things about the staff there. They made my father’s last days very comfortable for him. My mother stayed by my father’s side day and night and the staff could not have been more helpful and kind to her. Thank you for being so kind and caring. Keep up the great work.
- Blair