Providence Hospice & Palliative Care

07/28/2026

Sometimes, the greatest gift we can offer is simply our presence.

Meet Michelle McCarthy, Volunteer Coordinator for Providence Hospice and At Home. Through her work, Michelle helps prepare volunteers to walk alongside patients and families with compassion and respect. Whether sharing stories over old photographs or sitting quiety at a bedside, volunteers provide comfort in moments that matter most.

Not fixing things, not talking, not filling silence with helpfulness. Just being there — in the right way, at the right moment, for whatever the person in front of you actually needs.

07/22/2026

Meet Amy Mosoriak, Vice President of Home and Community-Based Services at Providence Life Services. After nearly 30 years in nursing, Amy found her calling in hospice care, where she helps ensure patients and families receive the support they need during some of life's most meaningful moments.

Read Amy's Story:

For Amy Mosoriak, home-based care is more than a profession. It is meaningful, deeply personal work built on trust, compassion, and respect for the people and families she serves.

07/20/2026

🏆 Support Providence Hospice with Your Vote! 🏆

It is an honor to walk alongside patients and families during life's most meaningful moments. We are grateful to be nominated in the Southland's Best contest and would appreciate your vote.

At Providence Hospice, our team is dedicated to providing compassionate care, comfort, dignity, and support for patients and their loved ones. If we have touched your life in any way, we hope you'll consider casting your vote.

📱 Text 405 to (219) 300-8255 to vote!

Thank you for your trust, your support, and the privilege of serving our community.

07/17/2026

Advance Directive vs. POLST

Both documents support patient wishes, but they serve different roles:

Advance Directive: broader personal wishes and values

POLST: medical orders used in serious illness situations

Our team can help you understand how they work together. 800-509-2800.

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Learn about portable medical orders and their role in advance care planning, including Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) instructions, and how to create one.

07/15/2026

Advanced Directives: Healthcare Power of Attorney

This is someone you trust to speak for you if you cannot speak for yourself.

Choosing this person is an act of trust and love—someone who understands your values and will honor them.



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A health care proxy — also known as a representative, surrogate, or agent — is a person who can make health care decisions for you if you are unable to communicate these yourself.

07/13/2026

🌿 WEEK 2: Understanding Your Options

“Every voice deserves to be understood.”

Living Will

A living will allows you to share your wishes about medical treatments you may or may not want, especially in serious illness.

It can guide decisions about:
-Life-sustaining treatments
-Comfort-focused care
-End-of-life preferences

A living will is a legal document that tells doctors how you want to be treated if you cannot make your own decisions about emergency treatment.

07/10/2026

🩷 Why It Matters

When families are faced with medical decisions, emotions can feel overwhelming.

An advance directive can bring:
-Clarity in uncertain moments
-Comfort for loved ones
-Confidence that decisions reflect your wishes

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What is an advance directive? How do I set one up? Learn how to decide what health care you would want to receive if you were unable to speak for yourself.

07/08/2026

Myth vs Truth

❌ Myth: advanced directives are only for people who are very ill

💙 Truth: any adult can benefit from having their wishes documented. Planning ahead is an active care, for yourself and for those you love.

07/06/2026

💙 Providence Hospice July Education Series

Understanding Advance Directives

🌿 WEEK 1: Understanding Advance Directives

“A gift of clarity for those you love.”

What is an Advance Directive?

An Advance Directive is a written guide that shares your wishes for medical care if you are ever unable to speak for yourself.
It helps ensure your voice is still heard—especially during uncertain or difficult moments.

It can:
-Share what matters most to you in care
-Guide your loved ones
-Support your care team in honoring your wishes