Amedisys

10/16/2026

For patients living with end-stage heart failure, comfort and quality of life become the priority. As advanced heart disease progresses, symptoms such as pain, breathlessness and fatigue can become increasingly difficult to manage and may lead to repeated hospitalizations.

Hospice provides compassionate physical, emotional and spiritual support designed around each patient's goals, helping them remain as comfortable as possible. Learn more about the specialized support available through our Hospice End-Stage Heart Failure Specialty Program: https://hubs.li/Q04B2lsF0

10/14/2026

When you or a loved one is facing a new diagnosis, having access to clear, reliable information can help you feel more confident about what's next. We're committed to helping patients and caregivers understand their health and care options.

Visit the Amedisys blog for resources and insights designed to help you navigate your healthcare journey with confidence: https://hubs.li/Q04B2jNC0

10/13/2026

For people living with heart failure, small changes like gaining a few pounds in a day, feeling short of breath or noticing swelling in the feet and ankles can be important signs. Our Heart Failure Empowerment Program helps home health patients understand what to watch for, manage their condition with confidence and stay active in their care at home.

Amedisys provides an interdisciplinary heart failure program with a range of home health care services to help patients manage their condition at home, supporting health and wellness and promoting independence. Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q04B2fhw0

10/12/2026

Special thank you this week to the case managers who partner with Amedisys, helping patients transition safely from higher levels of care to home. Your commitment to continuity of care makes a meaningful difference for our patients and families!

10/10/2026

On World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, we're highlighting the important role hospice and palliative care play in helping patients and families navigate serious illness.

Both hospice and palliative care focus on comfort, quality of life and support, helping patients receive care that aligns with their goals and wishes. Palliative care can begin at diagnosis and alongside treatment. Hospice care is typically chosen when treatment is no longer working or a patient decides to stop curative treatment for a terminal illness, shifting the focus to comfort, quality of life and support for both the patient and their loved ones.

Learn more about the differences between hospice and palliative care: https://hubs.li/Q04zH3Gk0

10/09/2026

Tomorrow is World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. Whether you're planning ahead or navigating a current healthcare decision, understanding your options matters. Our hospice FAQ page provides answers and guidance to help you better understand hospice care and the support available for patients and families.

Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q04zG-hW0

10/08/2026

Hospice Volunteer Crystal Chesser recently presented a veteran patient in our Knoxville, TN, care center with a handmade patriotic quilt, created to honor his military service. Thank you, Crystal, for sharing your talents and creating such a meaningful reminder of the gratitude our communities have for those who have served!

10/06/2026

Wishing a happy National Physician Assistant Week to the PAs who partner with our caregivers to coordinate care, support treatment planning and help patients access home health services when they need them most.

10/02/2026

For many patients, the cancer journey extends beyond appointments, procedures and hospital stays. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity to recognize the care, support and resources that can help patients continue healing and recovering at home.

Looking for information about care at home? Learn how home health services can support patients managing a variety of conditions and healthcare needs: https://hubs.li/Q04yYtYp0

10/01/2026

Happy Physical Therapy Month! Whether helping a patient regain strength after surgery, improve balance after a fall or adapt to changes caused by illness, physical therapists play a vital role in the home health journey. Thank you for the expertise and compassion you bring to every visit. Read more about the importance of PT in Home Health ⬇️

09/13/2024

We are looking to grow our volunteer services team and we need your help! Please like and share to spread the word! Supporting hospice patients and their loved ones can be done many ways!

💚Companionship visits
💚Crafting volunteer (making shawls,blankets, cards etc)
💚Volunteering remotely making phone calls
💚 Professional volunteers (Reiki, Massage & hairstylist)
💚 Bereavement volunteers (connecting with patient loved ones after they have passed)
💚 Admin volunteer (working in the office supporting the office staff with various duties)
💚 Veteran Volunteer (reminisce, share stories, play chess, host a veteran cafe)
💚Pen pal volunteer - writing cards and personalized notes to our patients

If you or anyone you know would be interested in volunteering I’d love to speak with you 🫶 send me an email at [email protected] 💚

11/29/2023

There are so many ways to volunteers! Check out our list ⬇️ for just SOME of the ways you can make a difference ❤️

Direct with Patients:
✨Patient Visiting: Reading, writing cards out or interviewing if patient is still able to communicate, playing a card game, taking patient for a walk around a facility when appropriate, Reminiscing Activities, Massaging/Holding hands, Calm presence.
✨Respite Sitting: Benefits the Patient and caregiver so they may get out to run errands, work, or rest.
✨Vigil Team: If new to hospice and after some time visiting with patients, you might feel comfortable to sit with someone on their last days. This is very personal, intimate time to be with a person. If you are someone that can be available in a pinch, this also factors into participating as vigils, by nature, pop-up and the need is immediate.
✨Pet Therapy: Volunteers who have pet therapy certified animals are always invited to speak further to the coordinator about potential assignments.

DIRECT WITH FAMILIES:
✨Bereavement Support: Companionship/Phone calls to bereaved, Support Groups

INDIRECT WITH OUR OFFICE:
✨Administrative Support: Making admission packets, Assisting Bereavement Coordinator in needs, Assisting Volunteer Coordinator in needs, Etc.
✨Tuck-in calls: Calls made once a week to most of our patients asking if they have specific needs/requests for the upcoming weekend.
Knitting/Crocheting: Prayer Shawls, Blankets, Leg and Arm Warmers.
✨Community Support: Writing an article in our newsletter "Volunteer Voice", Health Fairs, Volunteer Fairs, Assisting at marketing events and other community engagements.

Interested in becoming a volunteer, reach out today!
[email protected]

11/17/2023

Interested in becoming a hospice volunteer? We offer several opportunities to volunteer including administrative & remote volunteering.

To learn more, apply at- https://bttr.im/76tht

05/20/2022

Today Beacon Hospice recognized our amazing volunteers who have given back over 2300 hours of service this past year. Without them we wouldn’t be able to do half of the special extras we do!!! Thank you to all our amazing volunteers.

05/10/2022

Come work for us!!

Caregiving is our Calling 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...

04/18/2022

It’s National Volunteer Appreciation Week!! What makes our volunteers so special?? The fact they do so much to support EVERY aspect of our hospice! Without our volunteers we would not have th capacity we do to go above and beyond for our patients and families. Over 2,000 hours were given this past year and things are coming back to the way they used to be pre-pandemic days. Look out for more posts this week as we share about each sub program our volunteers give back their time in. Thank you to our amazing volunteers!!

04/15/2022

Happy National Volunteer Month to our amazing team of hospice volunteers in Portsmouth, NH. We are blessed to have a team of people that goes back decades to when our office was Seacoast Hospice in Exeter. The longevity and heart of the humans that do this work truly is immeasurable!!! More posts to come about our volunteers!!

April is National Volunteer Month! Thank you to all our hospice volunteers who selflessly serve our patients. Your contributions are immeasurable, and our work is enriched by your dedication.

02/11/2022

Hearts for Hospice 2022 is underway! Each year our care center has school children, Girl and Boy Scout Troops, community groups and our very own volunteers helping to make Valentines Day and week special with handmade goodies and some fun gifts. This year we have plushies! This is the 11th year for Hearts for Hospice and has now gone country-wide with other Amedisys care centers participating. We love to bring joy to our patients whenever we can!