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MARCH 2018

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Save the Date - Fazeli Cellars Winery - Saturday September 22, 2018 5:00 - 10:00 PM

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.

"To everyone that came to my home to help me with my husband, I can't say "thank you" enough - everyone was so helpful, caring & professional. No one left without giving me a "hug" - so very comforting - every day. Thank you too, for all of your call to check on me since my husband's passing."


"Thank you so much for all the help during Papa's last days. You all were ready to help at each moment. Your kindnesses were very much appreciated, as was the rest of your Nurses. God bless all of the people at Hospice of the Valleys! Thank you once more."

National Social Worker

Each March, Hospice of the Valleys along with National Association of Social Workers (NASW) proudly celebrates National Social Work Month.

The 2018 Social Work Month theme:"Social Workers: Leaders. Advocates. Champions" highlights the contributions of social workers to improve the well-being of others.

Social workers are an integral part of the Hospice of the Valleys' interdisciplinary team. They are leaders, advocates and champions as they provide compassionate support, resources and education to assist hospice patients and families to cope with serious illness and end of life care issues.

Hospice of the Valleys honors and thanks our Social Workers:

  • Roger Anthony MSW
  • Dorothy Lebowitz MSW
  • Celeste Preble LCSW, ACHP-SW, CT
  • Lainie Goldstein MSW
  • Pam Matson MSW

For more information about Social Work Month 2018 or the social work profession, visit NASW at socialworkers.org

The Grief Response

Dr. Leslee B. Cochrane

Executive Medical Director

Dr. Leslee Cochrane - Hospice of the ValleysGrief is a normal experience associated with loss. Most of the time grief resolves over time; but on occasion people struggle with complicated grief which may be severe and require professional care. When we experience the loss of a loved one it is normal to experience a sense of deep sadness. Grief is a normal response to loss and may typically involve a wide variety of feelings ranging from emotional numbness to anger. You may experience physical changes such as weakness, trembling, loss of appetite and difficulty sleeping. Although some people may cope very well following the loss of a spouse, it is more common to experience some degree of emotional and spiritual distress.

There is no "normal" length of time it takes to grieve. Grieving is a very individual experience that is influenced by a wide variety of factors. Grief is a journey that begins with a deep sense of sadness which at first may feel overwhelming. As you continue the journey you will find that over time the sadness slowly becomes less intense and is later interspersed with happy memories. For most people the grieving process will be slow and gradual. Feeling sadness a year after the loss of a spouse is quite normal, especially if you were married for many years.

In normal grieving you will gradually become less consumed by your loss over time and experience renewed energy enabling you to go on with your life. Many patients benefit from attending a bereavement support group to help process through their loss. Occasionally, normal grieving can be complicated by clinical depression that may warrant treatment. If you are experiencing prolonged grief or severe and disabling symptoms such as depression, sleep or appetite disturbance or difficulty coping that is not improving over time, I advise you to consult with your physician.

Most people will not have prolonged, severe or disabling symptoms requiring the care of a physician and may benefit from bereavement services such as grief support groups. Hospice of the Valleys provides bereavement services free of charge to the families of our patients for 13 months following the loss of their loved one. We also provide no-cost community grief and support groups even if your loved one was not under our care because we feel it is the right thing to do. If you would like more information about our bereavement support services, please check us out on the web at hospiceofthevalleys.org. If you or someone you know is grieving and would like our help please contact our bereavement department during regular office hours M-F at 951-200-7800 and a member of our bereavement team will be happy to assist you in finding the most appropriate type of support for you.

35 Connections to Daily Peace

By: Dr. Lynn Euzenas

Director of Spiritual Care & Bereavement Services

Dr. Lynn Euzenas - Hospice of the ValleysDear Friends:

In honor of Hospice of the Valleys' 35 plus years, here are 35 ways of reconnecting with some inner peace in the midst of chaotic days. Enjoy!

  • Breathe
  • Do the Most Daunting Task First
  • Accept People Just As They Are
  • Don't Take Yourself Too Seriously
  • Let Go Of Things You Can't Control
  • Be Curious
  • 5 Little Words: One Thing At A Time
  • Be Done When You Are Done
  • Laugh
  • Expect Things Not To Go According To Plan
  • Move
  • Don't Make Mountains Out Of Molehills
  • Look For Wonder
  • Ease Your Expectations
  • Engage the One Minute Hissy Fit:
    • Be angry, resentful, crabby stressed out, tricked off, and express any other non-peaceful emotion for one minute only. Then...leave these emotions behind...and laugh.
  • Practice The Power Of A Smile
  • Pick Just One Thing
  • Trust Your "Team"
  • Unclutter
  • Know That 100% Success Is Laudable, But Not Always Possible
  • Give God Control Over This Moment
  • Know When To Say "Whoa, Nellie!"
  • Do A Random Act Of Kindness
  • Focus On What You Are Learning
  • Ditch Trying To Be Perfect
  • List 3 Things You Love About Your Situation Right Now
  • Act Instead Of Stressing (Banish Procrastination)
  • Accept And Let God
  • Take A Centering Moment
  • Draw Strength From A Role Model
  • Care About Others
  • Talk To Someone You Trust
  • Don't Worry About What Others Are Thinking
  • Put Your Hand Over Your Heart
  • Love Unconditionally

 

Patricia Jones - Outstaning Citizen of the Year of Menifee

The citizen of the Year 2017 award was selected based upon outstanding contributions to the citizens of Menifee. This is the first Citizen of the Year award from Menifee ever given.

Pat Jones has dedicated herself to Hospice of the Valleys for 23 years. You can find her in the office every Tuesday morning in the Bereavement Department working on the Bereavement mailings, or at our Memorial services, fundraisers or anything else that needs to be done. She began volunteering after attending our Bereavement support group in 1994. When Pat started volunteering in 1995, she helped answer the phones and had to bring her own paper and pens because at that time everyone donated what they could because we had humble beginnings. Over time we began the bereavement volunteer program and Pat assumed the role of Bereavement volunteer to help others in need.

Pat has provided over 4,000+ hours of dedicated service to Hospice of the Valleys. She has chosen to "pay it forward" with her kindness and willingness to help others in need through her active involvement with hospice. She embodies the true spirit of altruism, life of service and compassion.

Pat is an inspiration to us all and is an invaluable volunteer in all aspects. She mentors and leads the Bereavement Volunteer Department. She is our historian, matriarch, and community outreach ambassador. Everyone adores Pat. She not only has volunteered with Hospice of the Valleys but she also is a charter member of the Sons of Norway and an Officer of the Sun City Travel club and has helped in networking in naming Hospice of the Valleys as recipients of their named charity for donations to hospice.

We are celebrating our 35th year anniversary this year and there is not a more deserving honoree for Outstanding Citizen of the Year than Pat Jones, celebrating her 23rd anniversary with Hospice of the Valleys.

When asked why do you volunteer for Hospice of the Valleys, she responded: "To try to return some of the support and love given to me when I needed it most. I love HOV. Hospice is my family and I will be volunteering for HOV until I can't anymore. I also have very deep and dear friendships at Hospice of the Valleys that I could never replace."

Pat is 87 years young and has touched so many at Hospice of the Valleys over the past 23 years, we couldn't be more proud, Congratulations Pat!

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March 28, 2018 Barbie Thomas, Physical Therapy, Inc.
Barbie's topics will be Fall Prevention & Recovery
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