Mother's Day support for hospice families 
Hospice & Palliative Care Today; compilation by Joy Berger, Editor in Chief; 5/5/26 
Mother’s Day can be tender—and complicated. Without thoughtful support, it can become a day to endure rather than a moment to hold with intention. This compilation offers gentle ways forward for hospice leaders to use or adapt with those they serve—honoring mothers who are still here, tending legacies in real time, and making space for grief when they are not. 

• 10 ways to embrace Mother's Day with a seriously ill mother; Roze Room Hospice
• A mother’s legacy of care this mother’s Day; HIA Health (formerly Hospice of the Red River Valley)
  
• Mother's Day - Holidays, birthdays and anniversaries; Composing Life Out of Loss (disclosure, sponsor)
• Mother's Day in hospice care: honoring mothers in their final days; Faith & Hope Hospice & Palliative Care
• Mother’s Day and the grief associated with the loss of a mother; Hope Hospice
• Remembering our mothers - "Life lessons through humor"; Hospice & Community Care
• Sadness this Mother's Day? VITAS® Healthcare launches free, nationwide Mother's Day Grief Helpline; VITAS Healthcare

What a new hospice center means for Cleveland – beyond health care: Bill Finn 
Cleveland.com, Cleveland, OH; by Bill Finn, President and CEO of Reserve Care (formerly Hospice of the Western Reserve); 5/3/26 
Cleveland is no stranger to reinvention. We are a city shaped by resilience, by industry and by a deep commitment to one another. That spirit is what makes this moment so meaningful as Reserve Care opens a new lakefront care center, designed not only for patients and families, but for our entire community. ... Set along Lake Erie, the space was intentionally designed to feel different from a hospital. ... Every detail, from the views of the water to the quiet areas for conversation, supports a single goal: to ease stress and create a sense of peace. But the impact goes beyond the walls of the building. ...

New website launch addresses growing demand for hospice care in the Bay Area 
lohud, Brentwood, CA; Press Release; 4/29/26 
Grace and Glory Hospice has launched a new website designed to help families better understand hospice services and access support more quickly, reflecting a growing need for personalized, non-corporate care options. As demand increases for hospice care bay area providers that offer a more individualized approach, the organization’s updated digital presence aims to simplify decision-making during a critical time.

How a Sacramento hospice home brings ‘dignity and compassion’ to people experiencing homelessness 
Capradio, Sacramento, CA; by Sarit Laschinsky and Vicki Gonzalez; 5/1/26 
Homelessness is an enduring crisis, both in Sacramento and across California. Local, state and federal officials have poured in billions of dollars to address these issues, but often those who are most vulnerable are left with few resources. This is especially true for people who are living on the streets with a terminal illness, many of whom are seeking care and stability as they navigate a complicated and emotional process. For the past year, a facility in South Natomas has been helping them live out their final days with dignity and respect. Joshua’s House is the first hospice providing end-of-life care to people experiencing homelessness on the West Coast.

Wearable technology impacts hospice staff safety, satisfaction 
Hospice News; by Holly Vossel; 5/4/26 
Wearable technologies have the potential to improve safety and communication among home-based hospice workers in the field. Hospice professionals navigate several unknown factors when providing care in the home, said Kenny Kelley, founder and CEO of Silent Beacon. Established in 2016, the safety company provides wearable devices featuring a panic button system for emergency response and workplace communication. Ensuring clinicians’ safety and well-being are important to strong staff retention, Kelley said. 

Have guitar, will travel: music therapist brings comfort 
Lovin' Life; by Karen Schaffner; 5/3/26 
Michael Hieber has a warehouse of music in his brain, everything from the Great American Songbook to Rob Zombie and beyond. He knows the value of music and how personal it is. As a board-certified music therapist, Hieber’s job is no different from other types of therapy. “The way to think of music therapy just in general is, imagine any kind of therapy there is: cognitive behavioral, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, et cetera,” Hieber said. “Music therapists can work in all those areas but you use music to achieve your therapeutic goals.” Hieber is a music therapist at Casa de la Luz Hospice, has a Yamaha guitar and will travel to patients.

CMS enforcement activity – hospice termination notice 
CMS.gov - Public Notices; 5/1/26 
CMS continues to post Medicare enrollment termination notices for hospices. The most recent posting on May 1, 2026 shows terminations for the last 14 months. Public Notices | CMS 

Livingstone sells Elevate Hospice to Legacy Hospice
Livingstone Partners; Press Release by Jim Moskal and Joseph Ens; 3/26/26 
Livingstone’s healthcare team advised Elevate Hospice, a provider of comprehensive hospice care across Kansas and Missouri, on its sale to Legacy Hospice, a portfolio company of Bain Capital Double Impact.  Livingstone served as the exclusive financial advisor to the Company. Elevate operates three locations and delivers personalized hospice care to more than 225 patients per day.  ... Legacy Hospice, which was acquired by Bain Double Impact in November 2025, provides hospice services across five states in the Southeast with a specialized focus on in-home care in rural markets.

Pennant acquires senior living communities in Arizona and Wisconsin 
US National Times, Eagle, ID; Press Release by Globe Newswire; 5/1/26 
The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNTG), the parent company of the Pennant group of affiliated home health, hospice, home care and senior living companies, announced today that effective May 1st 2026, it has assumed operations of three senior living communities across Arizona and Wisconsin, expanding Pennant’s operations by 194 units. The three operations are all subject to triple net leases. ...

• In Glendale, AZ: 100-unit assisted living community formerly known as Amarsi Senior Living, which will now operate as Saguaro Assisted Living ...
• In Neenah, WI: 45-unit assisted living community known as Emerald Ridge which will operate as Cardinal Lane Senior Living
• In New Franken, WI: 49-unit assistant living comunity formerly known as Anna's House which will operate as Harbor Haven Senior Living

O’Neill Center Health Fair connects Marietta seniors with medical services, transportation and community resources 
The Marietta Times, Marietta, GA; by Gwen Sour; 5/5/26 
The O’Neill Center hosted its annual Health Fair Monday morning, bringing together dozens of local providers and organizations to connect seniors with health resources, screenings and support services in one place. Rachel Garrison, activity coordinator at the center, said the event is designed to make information and assistance more accessible to older adults across the community. ... [Hospice organizations included] Buckey Hospice, Shrivers Hospice, Cawley Hospice, and Amedisys Hospice.

[UK] Dorset hospice and community choir charities announce merger 
CivilSociety; by Alex Turner; 4/30/26 
Two Dorset-based charities, one providing hospice care and the other a community choir supporting people living with cancer, have announced a merger. Lewis-Manning Hospice Care said this week that the “exciting new step” will “bring together clinical excellence in palliative care with the powerful therapeutic and community benefits of music and singing.” Rising Voices Wessex, based in Poole, added that the partnership will expand access to the choir for people living with life-limiting illness and their families across east Dorset and Purbeck. The charities highlighted the benefits that group singing can bring, including around lowered stress, improved respiratory function, new social connections and overall mental wellbeing. 

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