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Hospice volunteers go through a seven-week training provided by Northern Lights Home Care & Hospice. NLHCH recently redeveloped a slightly different take on “in-person” training to meet CDC guidelines during the pandemic, allowing applicants to train via Zoom. Despite Covid-19, caring and compassionate people participated in new hospice volunteer training.
The holiday season is filled with activities and expectations which can trigger powerful reminders of your lost loved one. It can be an incredibly challenging and emotional time for those grieving during the holidays.
Ray joined the AHOC Board of Directors more than five years ago because of his family’s experiences with hospice care and his interest in seeing a stand-alone hospice facility in Aroostook County. He serves as the Chair of both the Investment Committee and Strategic Planning Committee, where he works besides “a group of like-minded individuals who selflessly offer their time to provide comfort and care to individuals and their families during their time of need.”
The Circle of Care Award recognizes a staff member who is dedicated to helping individuals and families on their journey through hospice and end-of-life care.
We invite you to take a short survey to help us understand community impressions of hospice care in our region. The survey takes less than five minutes to complete. Please help our community learn more about hospice awareness.
Mike became a hospice volunteer after caring for his mother and seeing firsthand the stress, frustration, and heartache families go through with end-of-life care. Later in 2015, he joined the AHOC Board of Directors, bringing his 40 years of experience in management, accounting, and finance.
