Henry Ford Hospice

There are many different ways you can help!

Opportunities throughout the tri-county area include:

 Compassionate Companionship/Socialization with  Hospice Patients 

·  Listen to and talk with patients 

·  Read out loud (newspaper or a patient’s favorite book) 

·  Watch a TV show or listen to music

·  Assist with legacy projects – journaling, scrapbooking

·  Take walks (including those in wheelchairs) 

·  Play cards or board games

·  Play music

Caregiver Relief

· Listen to and talk with caregiver

· Sit with patient while caregiver takes a shower, runs errands, or simply takes a nap

· Help with shopping and errands 

· Walk the dogs 

· Prepare simple meals/mealtime assistance 

· Provide light housekeeping (wash dishes, fold laundry, sweep, dust) 

· Make phone calls or write notes or letters 

 Veteran Support 

· Hold Pinning Ceremony to honor their service

· Veteran-to-Veteran Visits