Gentiva Hospice, Apple Valley, CA Videos

Brads Story- Renewing Vows, Living Life
Once he began hospice treatment, Brad decided it was time for him to live life as fully as possible, and that included a very special occasion with his wife, Virginia.

Maria's Story- Supporting Her Father Through the Toughest Times
During National Hospice Month, we're honoring real families who chose hospice care. This is Humberto's story.

Larry's Story- Honoring Life With Hospice Care
Larry and his wife had big plans for their future, but a diagnosis of a terminal illness changed everything. Watch as Larry talks about how he and his wife learned to enjoy every day thanks to Kindred Hospice.

Paul's Story- Kindred Hospice Comforts Veteran
Learn about Kindred's We Honor Veterans program and the story of Paul, a Vietnam War veteran who is continuing as an honorary member of the Navy's Blue Angels.

Maria's Story- Supporting Her Father Through the Toughest Times.mp4
Maria supported her father as he lived with Parkinson's disease for more than 30 years. When his condition declined, she and her family called Kindred Hospice to help him stay comfortable at home. The team helped take care of Humberto’s physical needs as well as Maria’s emotional needs. He was even able to celebrate his 65th wedding anniversary.

Virginia's Story- Being There for Her Husband of 40 Years.mp4
After complications from surgery, Patrick didn't recognize his wife. Undaunted, his wife, Virginia, virtually moved into the hospital so that she could watch over her husband continuously. Virginia says that as soon as Patrick was transferred to Kindred, she was finally able to relax a bit. With the expertise, around-the-clock help and one-on-one encouragement, the Kindred staff were able to put Virginia's mind at ease. And then things got better for Patrick too.

Hospice is About Living.mp4
Hospice care is all about quality of life. Speak to a Registered Nurse 24/7. To make the best choice for you or your loved one, just call us at 1.866.KINDRED (1.866.546.3733) today.

Brads Story- Renewing Vows, Living Life.mp4
When Brad decided it was time for him to live life to the fullest, he also decided it was time to do something very special with his wife. Watch as Brad and Virginia fulfill his special request.

Kindred Hospice Foundations _Camp I Believe_.mp4
The Kindred Hospice Foundation sponsors annual "Camp I Believe" bereavement camps for children at locations around the country. See how Kindred’s work helps grieving children heal and have fun with their peers.

Nancys Story- Making Dad's Final Days Pain and Stress-Free.mp4
When Richard's leg became swollen, his family took him to the Emergency Room to see what was causing it. The ER doctor determined that Richard had colon cancer and that it was fairly extensive at this point. Richard and his family contacted Kindred at Home to see if anything could be done to improve his condition. The Kindred at Home coordinated team worked together with the nursing staff to improve Richard’s symptoms in the comfort of his own home. Unfortunately, the cancer had progressed to the point where nothing else could be done to stop it. Richard’s family contacted Kindred Hospice so he could receive palliative care and enjoy his final days with his family free of pain and stress. To see if Kindred at Home or Kindred Hospice are right for your needs, call us anytime, 24/7, at 1.866.KINDRED (1.866.546.3733) and speak to a Registered Nurse.

David's Story: Comforting His Father
Vietnam War Veteran Paul continued to serve his country as an honorary member of the Navy's Blue Angels. In 2015, Paul faced the most difficult challenges of his life. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Watch how Kindred Hospice was able to honor Paul's service as well as provide comfort for his son.

Kindred Hospice Foundation’s "Camp I Believe"
The Kindred Hospice Foundation sponsors "Camp I Believe" bereavement camps for children annually at locations around the country. See how Kindred’s work helps grieving children heal and have fun with their peers. Visit www.kindredhospicefoundation.org to learn more.

5 Commonly Overlooked Fall Risks
At any age, falling can lead to injury, sometimes severe. We all know environmental risks for falls, but there are risks in your own home you may be overlooking. For example, did you know more than 80,000 people a year are sent to the hospital for falls caused by pets? The following tips can help you stay upright and avoid costly and painful trips to the hospital.

Maria's Story: Supporting Her Father Through the Toughest Times
For 30 years Maria watched her father's decline due to Parkinson's Disease. But when he really needed her help, she called Kindred Hospice. Maria was very grateful for the care her father received. In fact, he was able to celebrate his 65th wedding anniversary as a result. Kindred Hospice was there to help take care of Humberto’s physical needs as well as Maria’s emotional needs.

Kindred Healthcare- Hospice Grief Counseling
"Everyone grieves in their own way," says Dawn Smith from Kindred at Home. "It's a natural reaction to significant loss." Find out more about how our hospice care and bereavement care can help both the patient and their loved ones.

Kindred's Kitchen: Balsamic Steak Skewers with Mixed Vegetable...
It's grilling season! Check out this heart-healthy, grill-ready summer recipe brought to you in by the Kindred Kitchen and the American Heart Association​. http://kndrd.care/DmKAiM

The Kindred Contact Center Helping Patients Get the Care They ...
By calling 1-866-Kindred, Carmen was able to get assistance for her mother, Isabell, from a Registered Nurse who answered the phone in the Kindred Contact Center.

Suzanne's Story: Wound Recovery at Home
Suzanne relied on Kindred at Home to help her recover after undergoing cancer surgery. "I felt like I had a partner in my care that really made a huge difference in how I felt day to day... having that support in the home was just life changing." Watch her story here:

Joanna’s Story: Recovery After a Traumatic Motorcycle Accident
Twenty-two-year-old Joanna was a passenger on her friend’s motorcycle when they were broadsided by a hit-and-run driver. She was thrown over 50 feet and spent weeks in a trauma center before being transferred to Kindred Hospital Flamingo, still in a coma and on a ventilator. Thanks to her care team at Kindred and her hard work, she progressed over many months to ultimately make a full recovery.

United States Marine Corps Veteran's Recovery at Kindred
Mr. Sims, a Marine Corps Veteran, was admitted to the VA Medical Center after having a stroke and respiratory failure. He was transferred to Kindred Hospital to continue his care. Learn how Kindred Hospital honored Mr. Sims for his service and helped him recover.