Tag Archives: THA Group Island Hospice

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

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

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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Life Before Death: How Will You Die

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

“Palliative Care means having a situation in which a person lives with dignity until their last breath.” Dr. David Morrison We are all going to die.  Those with a terminal illness simply have a more acute awareness of how much … Continue reading →

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4th of July Sparkle For A Homebound Widower

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

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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“Grief: Mending a Broken Heart” 2012 Summer Series

Posted on June 4, 2012 by

THA Group Island Hospice and Catholic Diocese of Savannah Office of Family Life present “Grief: Mending a Broken Heart.”  This is a six-part series that will be led by THA Group Bereavement Coordinator, Dr. Owen E Tucker, and Catholic Diocese … Continue reading →

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A Note of Gratitude to our Volunteers

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

This week is National Volunteer Week.  To mark the observance, THA Group would like to present an open letter of thanks to our volunteers. There is no adequate way to thank a hospice volunteer for the gift of their service.  … Continue reading →

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Coping with Grief During Holidays

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

When you have lost someone dear to your heart, celebratory gathering times such as Christmas, Chanukah, Thanksgiving, and even New Year’s Eve can bring about overwhelming grief and despair.  The absence of a loved one at these particular times is … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

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!

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

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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Words of Thanks from the THA Group Family

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

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

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

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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