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The Parmenter Foundation expands compassionate care, bereavement community with 2026 grants Transcendental Meditation News Today, Wayland, MA; Press Release; 2/3/26 ... The Parmenter Foundation, based in Wayland, Mass., will provide $400,000 to nearly two dozen innovative and compassionate programs in four areas of support: children’s bereavement, caregiver support, family bereavement, and hospice care. “We are honored to provide funding to such deserving organizations in 2026,” said Executive Director Angela Crocker. ... Among this year’s grantees is long-term partner Good Shepherd Community Care’s Miriam Boyd Parlin Hospice Residence, ... and Empower Grieving Children, ... [Click here for the full list.]

HopeWest holds 30th annual gala to support new dementia program KJCT 8 News - ABC, Grand Junction, CO; by Robbie Patla; 2/1/26 HopeWest held its 30th annual gala on January 31, bringing community members and partners together to support its new Dementia Support Program, which launched in July 2025. ... "This program really supports the caregiver’s journey and provides them with resources so that they are knowledgeable and have the tools to take care of their loved one,” said Breeana Gumpert, Chief Development Officer for HopeWest. ... Over 520 Grand Valley residents attended the sold-out event, which featured a “Romantic Renaissance” theme and raised funds for the program through ticket sales, a silent auction, and donations.

Beyond cost-cutting: A new era in healthcare performance improvement Guidehouse; by Staff; 1/27/26 Healthcare leaders are redesigning operations, rethinking workforce, and embedding technology to weather unprecedented margin pressures. ... 

AMOREM Nourishes Our Neighbors Canned Dood Drive successful The Avery Journal-Times, Newland, NC; by Staff report editor; 1/30/26 HIGH COUNTRY In an effort to give back to their community, AMOREM staff joined together for an AMOREM Nourishes Our Neighbors Canned Food Drive in January. The event, coordinated by AMOREM's wellness committee and dietary services, was inspired by the organization's mission, vision and values. Staff were challenged to donate canned foods in a friendly competition between campuses and the collection from each campus was distributed to local food banks. ... A total of 667 items with a total value of $1,024.25 were collected and distributed to Yokefellow in Lenoir, Burke United Christian Ministries in Morganton and Hospitality House of Northwest NC in Boone.

California revokes 280 hospice licenses in fraud fight; Congressional hearing set Hospice News; by Holly Vossel; 1/28/26 California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has provided an update on how the state is tackling fraudulent activity in the hospice space amid rising federal concerns. More than 280 licenses have been revoked among new hospice operators entering the state during the last two years, the governor reported on Tuesday. ... CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz and other agency officials visited hospices in California and Nevada earlier this month, pledging greater efforts to combat fraud.

Briana Kohlbrenner: End-of-life care is under threat - as demand for hospice grows, workers say staffing and pay must keep paceVTDigger, Vermont; commentary by Briana Kohlbrenner; 1/27/26 As demand for hospice grows, workers say staffing and pay must keep pace. University of Vermont Home Health and Hospice (UVMHHH) is at a crossroads. As Vermont’s population ages, the demand for hospice care is growing. ... We are asking for fair and transparent pay scales, safe staffing and equity within the UVM Health system. Though we wear the same logo on our badges, we are paid less than our counterparts in other parts of the UVM Health system. A new nurse starting at UVM Home Health and Hospice earns $6.72 less per hour than a new nurse at the UVM Medical Center.

Stroke survivors in DFW find new hope with Sovereign Hospice Home Care Holliston Town News, Aubrey, TX; by Sovereign Hospice; 1/26/26 Stroke survivors and their families often encounter unexpected challenges ... Sovereign Hospice in Aubrey, Texas, addresses these complex needs through targeted palliative care programs designed specifically for post-stroke complications. ... Post-stroke pain affects approximately 30% of survivors, manifesting as headaches, muscle spasticity, or neuropathic sensations. Fatigue represents another common issue, with many patients reporting exhaustion after minimal activity. Depression occurs in roughly one-third of stroke survivors, creating additional barriers to recovery. 

Bristol Hospice’s sees ‘guiding light’ in 4-state expansion Hospice News; by Holly Vossel; 1/23/26 Bristol Hospice has expanded with de novos across four states, with plans to soon grow its geographic presence in five more markets. Through its de novos, Salt Lake City, Utah-headquartered Bristol Hospice now provides services in Southaven, Mississippi; Pittsburgh; Tulsa, Oklahoma; and McAllen, Texas. The hospice announced that it would soon unveil new locations in Cincinnati, Minneapolis, Detroit, Cleveland and New Albany, Indiana. 

What I see at the end of life as homelessness rises in Ohio: Holly Klein Cleveland.com, Cleveland, OH; by Holly Klein; 1/18/26 As a former in-home hospice nurse and now executive director of Grace House Akron, I have witnessed firsthand what happens when Ohioans fall through every crack in our healthcare and housing systems. ... Every day, I see the human reality behind the numbers ... Dignity at the end of life should not depend on having an address. Before Grace House opened, people experiencing homelessness often died alone, in undignified conditions -- or worse, on the streets. Providing a warm bed, a safe room, a hand to hold and someone to bear witness to a person’s final days should be a moral commitment shared across Ohio. Dignity is not a luxury; it is a right.

Lamar Area Hospice Fundraising Committee presents $90,000 check to Lamar Area Hospice The Prowers Journal; by Barbara Crimond; 1/21/26 What can only be described as an extraordinary example of commitment and community generosity, the Lamar Area Hospice Fundraising Committee presented Lamar Area Hospice with a check for $90,000, made possible through two annual fundraising events, the Backyard Bash and the Angel Open Golf Tournament. While these events take place every year, the success achieved this time was truly remarkable. The final amount raised was not just successful—it was astonishing.

HopeHealth, the 2nd hospice in the nation, celebrates 50th anniversary MassNonprofit News; Press Release; 1/20/26 HopeHealth, an early pioneer in hospice care and a leading nonprofit provider of hospice and palliative care in New England, marks its 50th anniversary this year. Founded in 1976 as Hospice Care of Rhode Island, HopeHealth was created by a group of physicians, chaplains, educators, and community advocates who believed patients and families deserved compassionate, dignified support at the end of life. ... HopeHealth became the second hospice provider in the nation. In the five decades since, HopeHealth has grown from a single community-based program into a regional nonprofit organization serving Rhode Island and Massachusetts. In addition to hospice care, it provides palliative care for patients and families living with serious illness; specialized care for dementia; support and education for family caregivers; and numerous grief support programs.Editor's Note: Congratulations and thank you--Hospice Care of Rhode Island | HopeHealth--for your groundbreaking leadership and ongoing growth in your services throughout the continuum for serious illness, palliative, hospice, and grief care!

Story of Hope comfort care home holds grand opening in Chili NBC News-10, Rochester, NY (Chili, NY); by Jennifer Gan; 1/17/26 The Story of Hope Comfort Care Home officially opened its doors Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 813 Marshall Road [Chili, NY]. ... Sam Savary, president of the Board of Directors, said the opening represents years of work and community support, especially since a flash flood in 2023 that almost destroyed the place. “Monday [1/19] we’re so proud to actually be taking care of our very first patient… It’s been ten years to try to get this open,” said Savary. “Just to be able to recover from the flooding, and the outpouring of community support to make sure we didn’t have to give up, that we could make this happen, it’s truly a blessing.” The home is fully funded by donations and staffed by trained volunteers and hospice nurses.

Christmas tree recycling raises £100k for hospice BBC News; Press Release; 1/16/26 A hospice has raised more than £100,000 through its annual Christmas tree recycling scheme, declaring it the most successful year yet. St. Giles Hospice, Lichfield, said 5,425 real trees were collected from people's doorsteps between 10 and13 January as part of its TreeCycle service. Volunteers, hospice staff and local businesses braved the winter weather to pick up trees across Staffordshire, north Birmingham and surrounding areas, stated the charity. The Christmas trees, which lined up would measure nearly seven miles, were being turned into compost by a Lichfield company for agricultural purposes, it added.