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Quiet crises are unfolding in minivans, hospital parking lots, and late-night kitchen conversations. The “Sandwich Generation” -- adults simultaneously supporting aging parents and adult children -- often carries responsibilities no one fully sees: • Managing careers, while coordinating doctor appointments • Helping children launch, while helping parents decline • Paying tuition bills and long-term care costs • Trying to plan for retirement, while postponing it And perhaps hardest of all: making deeply emotional decisions with almost no preparation. What strikes me most is how often families wait until “the phone call” before discussing wishes, legal documents, caregiving realities, or financial plans. By then, clarity is harder to find. This thoughtful piece by Samaritan volunteer Paul Levin, CFP®, ChFC®, RICP®, TPCP® of Retirement Refined, LLC explores the emotional and financial realities facing the Sandwich Generation; and why proactive conversations matter so much, especially before serious illness: https://lnkd.in/ephxPCZa

Samaritan Boccolini Institute’s Senior Director Donna Marie Fahey MSN, MFA, RN, and Kaytie Brownstein MSN, AGACNP-BC, ACHPN, Director of Advanced Illness Management, presented their research at the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association conference this May. We are honored to have their expertise and perspectives on innovative care here at Samaritan.  You can view their HPNA presentations Interprofessional Education in Serious Illness Care, Palliative Education Impact on Provider Confidence Levels, and more here: https://lnkd.in/edc3-V3s    

Samaritan is proud to be a sponsor at #HTPride (@haddontownshipequityinitiative)! We are committed to providing care that respects and supports all members of our community. Look for us at Community Night on Friday, June 5 at 5pm in Haddon Square.

The Little Library at The Samaritan Center at Voorhees provides an escape. When a loved one needs increased 24/7 symptom management, our teams are able to provide care for them at our two Samaritan inpatient centers. The library, a volunteer initiative, with its varied selection for all ages, is one way we aim to help families and guests keep their minds at ease. Learn more about our inpatient centers: https://lnkd.in/egU8zMxm

Our team attended this year’s National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI) Summit, learning from not-for-profit hospice care teams across the country how they are putting “quality into action.”   Samaritan’s Donna Marie Fahey, Senior Director of Boccolini Institute, presented at the Summit sharing the innovative strategies that Samaritan’s Boccolini Institute has been implementing in educating healthcare professionals.  

This Women’s Health week, we gathered for an important discussion on health concerns women face when accessing care, self-advocacy, and more. Thank you to our brilliant panelists and moderators.   #WomensHealthWeek 

We are honored to have been able to care for more than 13,000 patients last year with the support of our amazing community. See our Community Benefit Report, read about Samaritan’s compassionate care, and learn what’s new at Samaritan here: https://lnkd.in/ePE9YPgP

Did you know that a stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States? For many, the effects of a stroke don’t end after the initial event. Patients often face lasting challenges, including brain damage and declining health. In honor of #StrokeAwarenessMonth, Samaritan is sharing how hospice care can support stroke patients and their families during some of life’s most difficult moments. Hospice care focuses on preserving quality of life, ensuring dignity and maintaining comfort – especially as needs intensify. It also provides families with access to a team of experts who offer support in many different ways – so no one has to navigate this journey alone. Learn more about how Samaritan can help: https://lnkd.in/eFJAbmmx

Happy Mother's Day!

Samaritan’s nurses are often described as “angels on earth” by grateful families. We are awed by the dedication and heart that our nurses lead with. Thank you for all that you do for our patients. #NursesWeek