Hospice Caregiver Award – February 2018
March 28, 2018
Our February Caregiver Award Winner was awarded this week! CAREGIVER of the Month is Herma Stewart, Day Nurse for the Haven Residence at The Kensington. Herma was nominated by the Director of Nursing Mary Ann Durso and the Executive Director Celina Watson for her positive impact on the physical as well as spiritual well-being of the patients, their families and staff. We surprised her monthly staff meeting with cookies, flowers, a plaque and a $100 Amazon gift card! Executive Chef Norm Fintz provided delicious refreshments and also joined us for the presentation. Herma is pictured receiving her award from Matthew Fiorillo, Jenna Triano and Joseph Murray of Ballard-Durand.
Planning a funeral in advance is a thoughtful and compassionate decision that may ease future stress for loved ones.
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It is a lovely celebration. The spirits are not feared but are embraced. Prayers are offered to help the deceased on their journey. Graves are tended and decorated with flowers, usually marigolds. Whole families go to the cemetery, they bring favorite foods and memories about the deceased are shared.
