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People are afraid of the word Hospice. Almost every week we have someone who asks us to turn around our “Hospice Badge” when we meet patients and families. Even though we are all terminal, death and decline are difficult to face.

Recently, Channel 7 did an exclusive on one of our very own! Carol Barnes, a dedicated employee at Hospice Home Care (Conway) for 19 years, has developed a deep appreciation for veterans through her work.

This week has been full of challenges. While there can be moments when we feel overwhelmed, a better response is to know we can lean on God and for all things there is a plan for good.

The following Facebook post was provided by a new hospice associate experiencing a “Best Day Ever” project for the first time. These are special and unique events to Hospice Home Care, because they demonstrate our unique values in action.

Celebrating Evan Vaughn's 27th birthday, a milestone filled with joy, love, and community spirit! Despite being diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of two and given a life expectancy of only 10 years, Evan has defied the odds and continues to inspire everyone around him.

Dr. John B. Wright, Pastor Emeritus of Little Rock's First Baptist Church delivered a Facebook Live sermon on Thursday, October 1, 2020 to a world-wide audience including is beloved children Phillip, Jonya, and Patty, friends from Chenal Pines, and Hospice Home Care. The sermon was broadcast live from the Comfort Care Center on Bowman Road in Little Rock.

“That was a good one!” said Ms. Thelma McAdoo-Rider about her 96th birthday celebration on Saturday at Hospice Home Care’s Comfort Care Center. Born 96 years ago in Saline County, Arkansas – Thelma celebrated another trip around the planet Saturday, April 18, with family and friends singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to her from outside a big picture window.

Hospice Home Care volunteers across Arkansas and Mississippi log nearly 1,000 hours each month providing companionship, comfort, and support to patients and their families during the end-of-life journey. During this era of uncertainty, when time is short, but the days are long, comfort is knowing that there are individuals willing to bridge the gap for isolated hospice patients.