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APRIL 2019

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April 17
2:00pm
Ask the Doc with Dr. Cochrane at High Gate
42301 Moraga Rd, Temecula
April 18
10:00-11:00am
6:00-7:00pm
Five Wishes at Hospice of the Valleys
25240 Hancock Ave., Suite 120 Murrieta, CA 92562

Please RSVP by phone or email

951-200-7800
knecochea@hovsc.org

Notes From Friends

Hospice of the Valleys serves hundreds of patients each and every year. We honor them by sharing their stores. They remind us every day of the meaning and purpose in our work and that human connection is at the heart of the hospice experience

The following are notes Hospice of the Valleys has received from the families of patients that we have been privileged to provide hospice care.

"We sincerely appreciated the kindness and support given to us by your staff during this difficult time."

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The U.S. hospice movement was founded by dedicated volunteers and there is continued commitment to volunteering among our nation's hospices. Volunteers continue to be a foundation of hospice.Hospice volunteers make more special moments possible for the patients and families they serve every day. Across the U.S., more than 430,000 hospice volunteers give 19 million hours of service every year.

Right here in our community, 65 trained volunteers are working with Hospice of the Valleys and giving selflessly to help people live as fully as possible, even at the end of life. Our community is a better and more compassionate place because of their service.

April 7 - 13 is National Volunteer Week and every single volunteer deserves our appreciation and grateful acknowledgement.

Benefits of Being a Volunteer

Dr. Leslee B. Cochrane

Executive Medical Director

Dr. Leslee Cochrane - Hospice of the Valleys"Only a life lived for others is worth living."

- Albert Einstein

You don't have to be a genius to realize the value of giving to others; in fact last year over 77 million Americans provided more than $167 billion worth of volunteer services. Not only does volunteering provide direct benefits to the individuals and communities who receive those services, those who volunteer also receive several health benefits. According to an article published by the Mayo Clinic, volunteers enjoy several health benefits from their service including lower rates of depression, reduced stress levels and increased life spans.

Scientific research now validates the familiar saying that: it is more blessed to give than to receive." The results of a large survey conducted in 2005 showed no association between receiving social support and improved health; however those who gave social support to others had lower mortality rates than those who did not. Another study completed in 1999 found that elderly persons who volunteered with two or more organizations had a 44% lower mortality rate over a five year period than those who did not volunteer. In fact, volunteering had a more beneficial effect on improving longevity than high religious involvement or perceived social support.

Last year over 22 million Baby Boomers provided an estimated $54.3 billion dollars worth of volunteer services- way to go Boomers! Although we hear a lot of talk these days about the younger generation being self-indulgent; I find it encouraging that although millennials do not provide as many hours of service per week as do elderly volunteers they tend to be more likely to participate when it comes to volunteering. According to a recent study, about 70% of millennials participated in volunteering and more than 1/3 of that group spent 11 hours or more volunteering. Even more impressive, 54% participated in a company-wide volunteer day, 32% used paid time off to volunteer and 16% took unpaid time off to volunteer.

While any amount of volunteering is a good thing for the community; various studies have found that if you want to receive the health benefits associated with volunteering it requires a commitment of 100 hours per year, or about two hours per week. If you are looking for an opportunity to do something to help others while at the same time benefiting yourself, why not consider becoming a volunteer? There are many organizations in our community that would greatly appreciate your service. Hospice of the Valleys was founded by volunteers over 35 years ago and our volunteers remain the very "heart" of our organization to this day. Remember, you don't need to be a "genius" to be a volunteer; but you have to have a very big heart!

If HOV Volunteers Ruled the World

By: Dr. Lynn Euzenas

Director of Spiritual Care & Bereavement Services

Dr. Lynn Euzenas - Hospice of the ValleysIf Hospice of the Valleys volunteers ruled the world:

  • No on would ever be lonely
  • Everyone would have freshly baked goodies on Tuesday mornings
  • All grieving families would have teddy bears to hug made of loved ones' favorite clothing.
  • Grace and class and style would be the hallmark of all community events
  • All sadness would be met with a comforting voice and warm hands
  • Laughter would be the music everyone hears
  • All people who wanted to tell their story would have warm and attentive persons to receive them.
  • Offices all over the world would run with an efficiency never before experienced.
  • All needs for quiet and tenderness would be honored with graceful presence
  • Mirth and mischief would pepper each day with joy
  • All veterans would know a place of honor and respect
  • Wisdom and learning would be prized greatly
  • All would know the true meanings of deep friendship
  • Generosity would replace all greed, peace replace all anger
  • Fun would always be intergenerational
  • And no one would ever die alone

If Hospice of the Valleys volunteers ruled the world, the world would be a pretty special place. I get to walk in that world each week, and indeed, it is very special. Care to join us?

Call Chrisy Lawless, our volunteer coordinator at 951-200-7800, and consider volunterring for Hospice of the Valleys.

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