Presence and the art of “just being there.” That is something Joel Westermeyer has learned about and embraced since becoming a volunteer with Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care in Cincinnati more than 11 years ago.
As soon as the 85-year-old man in the wheelchair saw Steve Litwer approaching, he began to wave. Steve was visiting on a very special day. The man and his wife were celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary. Steve is a bedside musician and hospice volunteer for Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care.
April is National Volunteer Month, and Crossroads is fortunate to have the best volunteers around. Here, we highlight three volunteers from the Cincinnati area and the crucial service they provide to patients and their families.
Hospice care is a unique and specialized form of healthcare that aims to provide compassionate and holistic care to terminally ill patients. The primary focus of hospice care is on providing comfort and support to patients. Hospice volunteers play a crucial role in achieving this goal.
If you’re looking for a new way to serve your community, volunteering at Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care is a great place to start. Hospice volunteers find the experience to be rewarding and uplifting as they see the difference they make in the lives of terminally-ill patients in their community.
Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care is always looking for caring individuals who want to share their time and talents making a difference in the lives of terminally ill patients in their community. Individuals interested in learning how to become a hospice volunteer should read on to learn more about how they can serve and what the application process entails.
