The Role of Women in Hospice Care: Women’s History Month offers an important opportunity to recognize the profound impact women have had on shaping hospice care. From its origins to today’s frontline caregiving workforce, women remain the foundation of the hospice movement. Women have historically taken on caregiving roles, a tradition that continued into the modern hospice model pioneered by Dame Cicely Saunders, whose work transformed end‑of‑life care into a holistic, digni

Part of our mission is to educate the community about hospice care. Recently, NJ Health Hospice and Palliative Care was proud to sponsor the Gloucester County Networking Connections breakfast, and our own Tim Bretschneider was the guest speaker. Tim is one of our amazing music therapists. Music Therapy is a key part of our hospice care program as it helps to reduce pain and anxiety. It is particularly helpful for patients with a cognitive decline such as dementia or Alzheim

Danielle Pace has a magic touch. Yes, she does, just ask anyone who has had a massage from this licensed massage therapist.  The Vineland resident has 15 years' experience in massage therapy of which she has spent the past seven of those years dedicated specifically to hospice care. She finds the work special because it gives her the opportunity to bring comfort, ease, and meaningful connection to patients and their families during such an important and vulnerable time in the