Stillwater Hospice

At its most basic, hospice care encompasses the services needed to maintain the comfort and dignity of a person whose life is limited. At Stillwater Hospice, however, we believe hospice care is far more than that. It is the opportunity to honor life compassionately, instill hope and allow our patients to make the most of the days, weeks, and months they may have left to live. Hospice care serves those who have any terminal, or life-ending, condition. Therefore, it is appropriate to consider hospice once “curative” treatments—those designed to restore good health—will no longer be used. Once entering hospice, each patient receives an individualized treatment plan reflecting their personal goals, medical needs, and the level of support required. In our experience, hospice care can positively impact a patient’s spouse, partner, and family as much as it does the patient. We can help reduce stress and worry by providing knowledge, structure, and support.

Our volunteers provide a wide range of services that benefit our patients and their caregivers. If you are interested in becoming a Stillwater Hospice volunteer, know that you will have the opportunity to bless and enrich the lives of people right in your community. We also want the experience to make you feel fulfilled as you share your time and abilities with others. Some of our hospice volunteers opt to provide companionship and support. That can mean simply visiting them in their home, spending time talking with them, and even providing a bit of downtime or respite for primary caregivers. Helping with basic housekeeping, shopping, or other tasks can also be very helpful.