E mbracin g I nnova t ion Facilitating memorable moments was more of a challenge when it came to our patients living in assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.Families were unable to see, much less embrace, their loved ones. With the idea to create an innovative solution for all facility residents, not just our hospice patients, our team went to work. Volunteers Jeff Dodd and Frank Bondurant constructed portable “hugging stations” that could be used at assisted living and skilled nursing facilities throughout our service area. A memorable moment came when U.S. veteran William Hines was able to hug his wife, Ann, for the first time since COVID-19 emerged and finally celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. “She’s my everything,” he said. HUGGING STATIONS
Our team made this possible two weeks before Ann died. William was so grateful to have had that one last embrace with his wife. Our mission of compassion would not be interrupted.
“ For the family to be able to give them a hug is wonderful. ” - Bruce McCorkle Administrator of Windsor Care
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