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Grief: Walking the Pathway of Loss 2013 Winter Series (Savannah, GA)

THA Group Island Hospice presents the “Grief: Walking the Pathway of Loss” Winter Series at St. James Catholic Church in Savannah, Georgia.  This is a five-part series that will be led by Dr. Owen E Tucker, THA Group Spiritual Care … Continue reading

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4th of July Sparkle For A Homebound Widower

Editors note: The nurse who relayed this story declined permission to disclose her name.  She did not want recognition for something that was a “collaborative effort” and that “any nurse would have done.” THA Group is a family of companies … Continue reading

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Helpful Advice for Communicating With a Loved One Who Has Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia pose great communication challenges not only for the person afflicted but also for his loved ones and friends.  Here are some suggestions that can make conversations a little easier: Gain the person’s attention before beginning talking. … Continue reading

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It’s International Volunteer Day – Meet Bill Mulligan!

Since 1985, the United Nations has designated December 5 as International Volunteer Day. Did you know that as a condition of participation as a Medicare / Medicaid sanctioned hospice, organizations must use volunteers “to provide day-to-day administrative and/or direct patent … Continue reading

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How to Find Living Accommodations for an Aging Parent

Wouldn’t it be grand if all aspects of aging were graceful?  The truth is that growing older is never all together easy.  It would be great if everyone could continue to live independently in their own homes until the very … Continue reading

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Words of Thanks from the THA Group Family

Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds.  ~Theodore Roosevelt (submitted by Kristin … Continue reading

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Cox Pest Control Cares About Our Hospice Patients

Hospice is a concept of care that is delivered by a team comprised of nurses, social workers, spiritual counselors, therapists, home health aides, and others.  THA Group Island Hospice Social Worker Suzanne Coote recently made a scheduled visit to one … Continue reading

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Spotlight on Joanie Haskett, Independent Life at Home Caregiver

It’s National Home Health Aide week.  THA Group’s non-medical, in-home service line, Independent Life at Home (ILAH), is made up of dedicated caregivers, many who have forged special bonds with those for whom they care. Some have even been with … Continue reading

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Hospice and Judaism

The following article was written by Jon Cohen, Director of THA Group Island Hospice, for the November 2011 issue of the “Savannah Jewish News.” Over the past 13 years, it has been my honor to assess and assist with the … Continue reading

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