Blog: Hospice & Palliative Care Insights - February 2015
You Be The Judge: The CMA Community Favorite Award
Introducing the Community Favorite Award: a brand new addition to the CMA that will give extra recognition to our social work superstars, and give YOU the chance to be heard. For the first time ever, we’re asking you to decide which nominee deserves a $500 donation to their favorite non-profit. This is your chance to give a special thank you for their contributions to the community.
Hospice Saves Time and Money
Posted on February 15, 2015
When a loved one has a terminal diagnosis, the last thing you want to worry about is money. Hospice can help put your mind at ease. 
Art Therapy Intern Paints A Picture of the Hospice Experience
In March 2014, Drexel University of Philadelphia asked their first year Creative Arts in Therapy and Counseling master's students to begin the process of selecting an internship for the following academic year. This is a big step for many master’s students. The process calls for self-reflection on both our strengths and our weaknesses as studying art therapists-to-be.
Crafting with Dementia Patients: Valentine’s Day Tree
Even if Valentine's Day was previously your loved one’s favorite holiday, they may no longer understand it if they have dementia. You can still make it a special day for them to enjoy with an easy craft like a Valentine’s Day Tree.
Winning The CMA: How Last Year’s Recipients Care More
Since 2010, Crossroads Hospice has recognized 34 outstanding social workers with the Caring More Award. Every year, we are blown away by the nominees’ passion for serving patients and their communities. But only one nominee from a site takes home the top prize. So what does it take to win? To understand how truly incredible a nominee has to be to receive the award, look no further than these standouts from last year.