by Kate Bunnell | Jul 17, 2020 | Hospice, Palliative Care
Several generations of the Papale Family enjoying their time together. Catherine Papale was an energetic Southern belle, one who wasn’t afraid to be vocal about what she liked and didn’t like. She and her husband Rudolph had five children and lived in Dallas and San...
by Jennifer McConnehey | Jun 1, 2018 | Development, Hospice
We all know there are things that money can’t buy, like love…and time. But, what if I told you that the gift you give today could actually give the precious gift of time to a person facing the end of their life? Because, this is exactly what your past support has...
by Robbie Hayes | Dec 13, 2016 | Development, Hospice, Serious Illness
Imagine if you can… Your husband of over 40 years, your 49-year-old son, and you yourself are all on hospice at the same time. Can you even imagine it? To say that meeting Kathy Susan changed my life would be an understatement. When I first heard her story, I...
by Robbie Hayes | Jul 26, 2016 | Care, Hospice, Volunteers
One of the greatest gifts our volunteers give our patients is themselves – providing companionship, comfort, moments of laughter and joy, and a listening ear as our patients share their memories and reflect on the lives they’ve lived. When Collabria Care – Collabria...
by Kate Bunnell | Jul 21, 2016 | Care, Hospice, Palliative, Palliative Care, Serious Illness, Services, Volunteers
The reminder to “meet people where they are” is the most prominent lesson Stacy has learned from her service at Collabria Care. For her, that is a reminder of acceptance and love and respect for each individual, wherever he or she may be in life. Stacy Price is a...
by Kate Bunnell | Jun 29, 2016 | Alzheimer's, Care, Dementia, Event, Exercise, Fundraiser, Hospice, Memory, Nu-Step, Program, Services, Therapy, Volunteers
Collabria Care celebrated the longest day of the year with NuStep, in an event to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease called The Longest Day, on June 20, 2016. The event began with a candle light greeting of the new day at 5:30 am. Then Collabria staff, volunteers,...
