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“I have two pictures of who my dad is. It is a classic before and after kind of thing. My dad was my champion, my bedtime story reader, a compass with which to direct my life, and the person whose opinion I often sought first. I never thought of him as Superman because I always…

We appreciate Gabreille Ware’s  GPB broadcast on the issues facing family caregivers. Take a listen! As she points out, our Edel Caregiver Institute is the only institute in the state that provides hands-on training to caregivers. Additionally, we provide a full array of supportive classes – including a wonderfully relaxing restorative yoga taught by volunteer…

Tomorrow is our 2016 Annual Meeting when we thank Board members who have served in the past and welcome new officers and members. Each attendee will receive a copy of our 2015 Annual Report to the Community.  While other hospices have a mission of making profits to satisfy the demands of shareholders, not-for-profit  Hospice Savannah…

So often we are at a loss for words when someone dies. How do we express our sadness while extending comfort to the bereaved? In this beautiful NPR piece, Ann Finkbeiner speaks of the almost magical healing she experienced from caring friends, family and neighbors following the death of her 80 year-old husband. She writes, “Empathy…

Despite our reputation for superior end-of-life care, it often feels like a frustrating and sometimes futile job trying to market our services. It makes me want to have advance directives conversations as a mandatory high school class,  or to make the reading of certain articles about hospice  a requirement before we can access healthcare of…

Dear community supporters, Thank you for your kindness in helping our friends, neighbors, and loved ones through challenging and difficult moments. Last year, because of your financial support, 1,224 patients received the best clinical, psychosocial and spiritual support at their end-of-life. Because of you, their caregivers received both practical help and compassion. Because of you,…

I am very proud that we have 33 employees certified in Hospice and Palliative Care. Such expertise really demonstrates our organization’s commitment to clinical excellence and quality in the provision of care to our patients and families facing life-liming illnesses. Additionally we are the only hospice in the Coastal Empire to be awarded the Gold Seal…

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend our Tree of Light memorial gathering on Sunday, December 6 at 5:15 p.m. This year we will pause to remember our loved ones at the beautiful new home of Full Circle at 6000 Business Center Drive, off Chatham Parkway.  I appreciate our Full Circle’s staff’s careful thought and…

On Friday, I had the great pleasure of spending time with our founder and first Executive Director, Anne Stewart, who came from Atlanta to be honored at Armstrong State University’s second annual Notable Alumni dinner. This inspiring woman has led a life of exemplary service to others – including serving on the advisory council that…

Holidays and special days, such as birthdays and anniversaries, can  be an emotional minefield for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. This is especially true for those whose loss is more recent. The holidays do not necessarily have to be entirely sad. The following seminars, offered by my our Full Circle…