Iowa City Hospice

Imagine an entire team of professionals dedicated to helping you navigate difficult moments. Give us a call to find out more about what we do.

☎ (319) 351-5665
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It may look like your loved one has been admitted to the hospital, but they may be there just for observation. This can profoundly change how much Medicare will pay for the stay and for any needed aftercare. https://iowacityhospice.org/what-is-observation-status/

❓DID YOU KNOW❓

Iowa City Hospice comes to you! We want you and your loved to be comfortable in your own space. That's why we have
- Social workers
- Nurses
- Aides
- Music Therapists
- Chaplains
- Volunteers
who make home visits while you are enrolled in services. You deserve to receive high-quality care right at your doorstep.

☎ (319) 351-5665
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Interested in getting involved? Iowa City Hospice will host the next Patient/Family Volunteer Trainings on:

Friday, November 8 (5-8PM)
Saturday, November 9 (8AM-1PM)

Additional trainings will be completed online. Please click the link below to apply.

Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Sarah Valiga, with questions.
📧 [email protected]
☎ 319-351-5665

🌐 https://www.volgistics.com/appform/588821695

Consider strategies to emphasize quality over quantity and get rid of the obligatory activities that do not feed your soul. https://iowacityhospice.org/simplifying-the-holidays/

Join a welcoming and collaborative team! Click the link to apply.

https://tinyurl.com/4ss85jrf

Grace. Dignity. Compassion. Respect. All non-negotiables when you entrust Iowa City Hospice with your loved one's end-of-life care.

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October is Bone and Joint Health Awareness Month. While disabilities often bring to mind mobility, visual, or hearing impairments, stiff or arthritic hands can be profoundly disabling. Help your loved one maintain their daily independence with these expert hacks and gadgets. https://iowacityhospice.org/handy-gadgets-for-arthritis/

There are many misconceptions about hospice care. In honor of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, here are some fast facts about how hospice increases the patient's and family's quality of life.

- The majority of hospice patients have their pain well-managed.
- Hospice takes a holistic approach, addressing the psychological, spiritual, and emotional needs of the patient and their family.
- Studies show that patients enrolled in hospice live longer.
- Hospice allows patients to remain in their own environment, rather than a hospital.

Got questions? Give us a call to learn more.
💻 iowacityhospice.org
☎ (319) 351-5665

There's no "one-size-fits-all" when it comes to hospice care. Iowa City Hospice creates an individual care plan based on your goals, because we're all about supporting you in whatever ways you need. Give us a call to find out how we can help you navigate your journey.

☎ (319) 351-5665
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When asked about the positives of caregiving, many people report feeling proud of the ways they have grown as a person. That often involves deep vulnerability as you face new, even scary, demands. Learn tips for managing that vulnerability to your greatest benefit. https://iowacityhospice.org/coping-with-new-situations/

❓DID YOU KNOW?❓
You don't have to have a family member enrolled to call us and see what we have to offer. We are committed to serving everyone in our community. We'd love to answer any questions you have! Give us a call learn more.

☎(319) 351-5665
💻https://iowacityhospice.org/

There are many misconceptions about hospice care, and we want you to be in the know! Scroll through and find out 7 little known facts about hospice services.

❓Got questions? Drop them in the comments below! 👇

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When the body is at war with itself, it's difficult for its cells to carry on their normal, healthy processes. Fortunately, there are things you can do at home, without medications, to reduce the chance of inflammation and support a resolution to back to normal. https://iowacityhospice.org/reducing-and-resolving-chronic-inflammation/

📣 Come see us at the Muscatine Senior Center next Friday! 📣

Our team will be there to tell you about our community-based, nonprofit hospice services and answer any questions you may have. We can’t wait to see you there!

Mark your calendar!

Muscatine Senior Center is hosting an Open House and Vendor Fair on Friday, October 11th, from 11 AM to 1 PM. Explore a variety of vendors offering resources for active aging adults and check out all the fun activities the Senior Center has to offer.

Don't miss this great opportunity to connect and learn!
**Vendor spots are available exclusively by contacting us directly at [email protected]. Please be cautious of any other requests claiming to offer spots.**

Iowa City Hospice & VNA are hiring! Click the link below to view job openings and submit an application.

🌐 https://tinyurl.com/4ss85jrf
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We're still in awe over how beautiful the butterfly event was! Thank you everyone who came to this special memorial service! 🥰

Click the link to view the full memorial:
https://tinyurl.com/59xsxwuk

We've got your back! It's our mission to support you and your family with dignified and compassionate care. Give us a call to find out more.

☎(319) 351-5665
💻https://iowacityhospice.org/

If you missed our annual butterfly release, you can watch the service here!

2024 Fall Memorial and Butterfly Release - Iowa City Hospice

September is National Su***de Prevention Month. Su***de among older adults is more common than you think, especially among men over age 75 who are socially isolated and have health challenges. Be sure you know the signs and who to call if you believe that your loved one is contemplating self-harm. https://iowacityhospice.org/suicide-and-older-adults/

Here are some pictures from our butterfly release earlier this month! If you didn't have a chance to attend this year, we highly recommend coming next year! From the gorgeous venue to the butterflies taking flight, it was absolutely spectacular, and a beautiful reminder that we have an enduring connection to those that have passed.

Click the link to view the full memorial:
https://tinyurl.com/59xsxwuk