Willow Tree Hospice

08/18/2022

https://resources.amedisys.com/home-health-vs-hospice?utm_content=173154584&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-1504134999901377

What is the difference between hospice and home health? Read about home health vs. hospice to understand which type of care best meets your needs.

08/10/2022

Elvis Presley’s grand legacy sees a huge resurgence during Elvis Week, which is held in August each year and coincides with his death anniversary, August 16. From August 9 to 17, Elvis fans celebrate the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, his music and movies, and pays respect to all things Presley in a typically flamboyant and fun fashion. This event is a pilgrimage and phenomenon of sorts for music lovers and fans globally.

Many of the patients we serve at Willow Tree Hospice LOVE Elvis! Luckily, we have board-certified music therapists who can honor patients' preferred music, providing a holistic way to manage all challenges and symptoms at end-of-life.

Our board-certified music therapists are trained extensively with music skills and counseling techniques to walk alongside hospice patients and their families during terminal illness. Whether for reminiscence, pain management or creating legacy projects, our music therapy team is here as a part of the interdisciplinary team to care for your loved one.

08/05/2022

We love partnering with Quilts of Valor Foundation!

08/03/2022

We love our pet therapy teams!

The next time you take a look at your pup, try to figure out what she’s thinking. If you decide that her thoughts are all about how soon dinner is or when you’re going for a walk, you are shortchanging your best friend.

According to a study done by the Journal of Animal Cognition, there is a lot more going on in that precious furry head than you might think. Dogs understand human language and can learn far more than “sit” and “no.” Just recall your last therapy visit and count the number of words and signals you used with your own dog. Pretty amazing when you think about it.

Dogs are also able to distinguish between friend and foe. They can follow where you are pointing using your hand, foot, or your gaze. And think about the tricks you may have taught your pet. A trick is really nothing more than communication between the handler and their dog. Something else that is amazing about dog cognition is their ability to sense the world around them using their noses – hence narcotics sniffer dogs or those pups that work on crime scenes.

Give your pup a huge hug for me and while you’re doing that, see if you can tell what he’s thinking. There is probably more going on in there than you can imagine.

-Lynne Robinson, Executive Director

08/02/2022

Happening Now! More than 9,000 of the brightest minds in dementia science are convening in San Diego and online to share their latest discoveries at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC). In addition to funding Alzheimer's care and support, the money you raise advances dementia research from around the world.

07/28/2022

Willow Tree Hospice is hiring! Interested? See below clink the link and/or and DM us today.

Are you interested in joining our CNA team? Caregiving is our calling. We are seeking 3 full-time CNAs for our care region, with flexible hours for start and end time! Average weekend requirement is one Saturday OR Sunday per month, 1-2 holidays per year (typically only a few hours on holidays).

At Amedisys whether we’re caring for patients directly or supporting those who do, each of us is a caregiver at heart. Every team member contributes to our mission of providing exceptional, clinically distinct care in the home to thousands of patients and families every day.

In hospice, you’ll be a true advocate for patients at the end of life while maintaining autonomy and independence to support their needs.

If you’re looking for a home with a Nationwide Company where you can put your skills and experience to work, make a difference every day and pursue your goals for the future, join our team.


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07/27/2022

Today we pay tribute to all the Korean War veterans. Thank you for your service.

Top Photograph: Corporal Sherman, Korean Conflict rewarded QOV. Photograph with his service dog, Ryder and his Son, Greg.

Bottom Photograph: Donald S., Korean War Veteran and Purple Heart recipient, presented by Liberty, MO VFW.

07/25/2022

Willow Tree Hospice honors our veterans!

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https://nationaltoday.com/national-hire-a-veteran-day/

This day aims to teach people about the value of hiring a veteran.

07/25/2022

Willow Tree Hospice loves our veterans!

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This day aims to teach people about the value of hiring a veteran.

07/21/2022

Willow Tree Hospice wishes the Department of Veterans Affairs a very happy 92nd birthday!

World War I – the “War to End All Wars” – had concluded 12 years earlier, creating nearly five million Veterans. Over 204,000 were disabled by weaponry that had never been seen before this war.

Despite the challenging times facing the country, President Herbert Hoover acted. On July 21, 1930, Hoover signed Executive Order 5398, consolidating three agencies administering Veterans benefits programs into a single entity called the Veterans Administration, thereby creating the modern VA. The action changed how the federal government and the public perceived Veterans’ compensation and other benefits.

Over the past nine decades, VA’s portfolio has grown to include 170 VA Medical Centers and 1,269 outpatient sites; 141 national cemeteries; and 56 VBA Regional Offices and 300 VA Vet Centers. The second largest Federal organization in the U.S., VA, with 379,885 employees, continues to innovate and modernize to serve millions of America’s patriots and their families and beneficiaries.

For more information on the Dept. of VA benefits and affairs, please visit www.va.gov.

07/18/2022

"The doctor told me I had 6 months or less to live but now here I am at month 8. I couldn't navigate this journey without my hospice team." -Patient on Willow Tree's Service

No, we don't have the exact answer to when you will die.
No, we don't know why you're still here.
No, we don't know the time when you'll die.
YES, we will be by your side.
YES, we will care for your family.
YES, we will work with you to manage your symptoms; mind, body and spirit.

Many patients and their families report that hospice brings immediate relief and much-needed support with a comprehensive approach by nurses, CNA's, social workers, chaplains, music therapists and volunteers.

The sooner hospice care starts, the more the patient and family benefit. Learn more about the benefits of hospice. https://resources.amedisys.com/benefits-hospice-care?utm_content=198891357&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-1504134999901377