At Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, our mission is to honor life by providing compassionate care and guidance for those in our community experiencing serious illness, end-of-life, and grief. We are dedicated to ensuring that individuals and families receive the support they need during challenging times. Expanding Reach and Services In the past year, we […]
Shedding Light on the Shadows: Barriers to African Americans and Black americans Utilization of Palliative and Hospice Care Services
In healthcare disparities continue, casting shadows over the experiences of marginalized communities. African Americans and Black Americans often find themselves facing unique challenges when accessing and receiving quality palliative and hospice care services. Addressing the disparities requires acknowledging and confronting the hard truths that have created the inequalities. Historical Wounds The historical legacy of racism, […]
GRIEF & THE HOLIDAYS
It’s okay not to be okay. It is natural for the holidays to bring up memories of loved ones lost as it is a time focused on togetherness. The absence of what is lost can often feel all-consuming. Whether your grief is new or not, the high expectations from society (and sometimes from ourselves) for […]
Courageous Conversation
End-of-life conversations are undoubtedly challenging, but they are also profoundly important. They offer individuals an opportunity to express their wishes, seek support, and ensure their final days are spent in a manner that aligns with their values. Non-profit hospices like ours, Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, play a vital role in providing education and support […]
HOSPICE SPIRITUAL CARE: GUIDED BY COMPASSION AND COMFORT
In Honor of Spiritual Care Week When an individual first hears the word: hospice – a feeling of uncertainty, fear and sadness can – and usually does – emerge. Yet building on my own experience, I know that once a loved one enters this care – it can also unleash happiness and clarity. At Hospice […]
Honored to Serve: Accepting the Lowcountry’s Best Awards for Best Hospice, Best Home Care, and Best Nonprofit
At Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, we are humbled and honored to be recognized for the third year in a row by Lowcountry’s Best as the 2023 Gold Best Hospice, Gold Best Home Care, and Silver Best Nonprofit Organization. These accolades validate our unwavering commitment to the community we proudly serve and the enduring partnerships […]
The 2022 Community Impact Report Showcases Stellar Community Support
IMPACT (noun, /’I’m,pakt/):The effect or influence of one person, thing, or action, on another person. Each year, the Hospice Care of the Lowcountry team is proud to share our annual Community Impact Report: A collection of statistics, stories, and special moments from the year prior. The annual Community Impact Report’s purpose is to reflect our […]
Former President Jimmy Carter Chooses Hospice
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has chosen to receive hospice care at his home in Plains, Georgia after a few brief hospital stays. The Carter Center further explained in a statement on February 18 that Carter, 98, has “decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care instead of […]
Hospice Care of the Lowcountry Welcomes New Executive Director/CEO
Hospice Care of the Lowcountry (HCL) announced that the organization’s Board of Directors has appointed James Dismond as Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2023. He succeeds Jenny Brasington, the Executive Director of the organization of 13 years. Dismond has served with HCL for more than two years as the Senior Director of Business […]
Can Caregiving Lead to PTSD?
Caregiving for an ill family member can be a 24/7 job and has its own set of stresses. Add a pandemic and you have a perfect storm for increasing the chances of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Despite a lack of research on PTSD among caregivers, the levels of unrelenting chronic stress that caregivers experience […]
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