‘It was meant to be’: How a haircut became a gift for hospice patients

‘It was meant to be’: How a haircut became a gift for hospice patients 
Simple Health - KXAN, Austin, TX; by Esmerald Zamora; 6/15/25 
In addition to its clinical care, Blue Water Homecare and Hospice [in Central Texas]also runs a volunteer program designed to enhance patients’ quality of life. Through that program, a new partnership has formed with Maria’s Hair Studio and Barbershop in Round Rock to provide free haircuts to hospice patients in the comfort of their homes. ... Volunteer Coordinator Steve Wanzer said the idea came from a patient request. A social worker reached out to Wanzer, asking if he knew anyone who could provide a haircut. As fate would have it, Wanzer was driving past Maria’s Hair Studio at that very moment. ... Since then, the simple gesture has become a cherished part of the care Blue Water provides. [Bluewater owner Jennifer Prescott said,] “As hospice professionals, we understand how important it is to help people feel good. This small act of kindness goes a long way.”
Editor's Note: How beautiful, and so easy to replicate. This brings a smile to me. My Mom was living in our home with hospice care. Confined to an upstairs bedroom, she asked me how she could get a long overdue haircut. She laughed, "I want to look good in my casket!" My longtime hairdresser came to our home, lovingly tended Mom and her hair, and took a now-favorite photo of Mom and me. She died 3 weeks later. Yes--in her casket--Mom's hair was beautiful!