Westminster Canterbury at Home

?? Thankful for Our Family at Home ?? This Thanksgiving, we are especially grateful for the caregivers, staff, and families who make Westminster-Canterbury at Home a place of comfort, love, and connection. Your commitment lights the way for those we serve. ?? Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and peaceful Thanksgiving! ??

This month, we celebrated our amazing Home Health, Home Care, and Hospice teams for National Home Care and Hospice Month! ?? From team appreciation events and thoughtful gifts to delicious meals and heartfelt shout-outs, we made sure to honor their hard work and dedication. Thank you for the incredible care you provide every day—you make all the difference! ????

Today is #SocialMediaActionDay, and we’re joining the national conversation to raise awareness about the value of #hospice and #palliativecare. Every day, families across the country have #CourageousConversations that lead to care filled with dignity, compassion, and support. These conversations pave the way for patients to receive the care they deserve and for loved ones to focus on what matters most. Stay Tuned for More on this Special Day! #CourageousConversations #HospiceWorks #HospiceAwareness #HAPCM #StongerTogether #CAHM #CareAtHomeMonth,?

This Home Health Care Week, we shine a spotlight on the dedicated professionals who bring expert care, compassion, and encouragement directly to patients in their own homes. Home health care is more than just convenience—it’s about creating a space where healing happens surrounded by comfort and support. From skilled nursing to therapy and assistance with daily activities, home health care helps patients regain independence and achieve their health goals. Stay tuned as we celebrate the incredible teams who make this possible and share how home health care is transforming lives every day. Let’s honor their commitment to ensuring care feels like home. #HomeHealthHeroes #CareThatHeals #HealthAtHome #CompassionInCare #EmpoweredLiving #SkilledCare #NationalHomeHealthWeek #HomeCareMatters

A Night of Reflection and Love ?? Our Hospice Remembrance Dinner was a beautiful evening filled with love, gratitude, and cherished memories. Together, we celebrated the lives of those who have touched our hearts and reminded ourselves of the power of compassion and connection. From heartfelt stories to quiet moments of reflection, it was a night to honor the journey of life and the bonds that remain. We are grateful to the families and loved ones who shared this meaningful time with us. #HospiceRemembrance #CelebratingLives #CompassionInCare #HonoringMemories #CommunityLove #TogetherInGrief #LifeWellLived #HospiceSupport

In celebration of #NationalPhilanthropyDay, we’re proud to highlight Westminster Canterbury at Home's commitment to making a difference in our community as a nonprofit. Every dollar we receive is thoughtfully reinvested into the services we provide, enabling us to extend compassionate care and valuable resources to those who need them most. Our approach allows us to: ??Provide Accessible Care: Ensuring that essential home health, hospice, and palliative services are available to all individuals, improving their quality of life. ??Enhancing Service Quality: Continuous improvement and innovation, bringing the highest standard of care to our patients and their families. ??Support Holistic Well-Being: From wellness programs to grief support, we deliver care that extends beyond physical health to include emotional, spiritual, and social well-being. Today, we’re grateful for the generosity that enables us to continue providing compassionate, person-centered care. Thank you for helping us make a difference, today and every day. ?? #NationalPhilanthropyDay #NonprofitImpact #givingback #communitycare #CompassionateCare #PhilanthropyInAction #homehealth #hospice #homecare

As Thanksgiving approaches, families may find it challenging to balance the desire to celebrate with the reality of a loved one’s serious illness. Hospice care offers unique support that allows families to focus on being together and creating meaningful moments, even in difficult times. Here’s how hospice care can help during the holiday season: ?? Comfort and Pain Management: Hospice professionals focus on providing comfort, minimizing pain, and managing symptoms, allowing patients to be as present as possible for family gatherings. ?? In-Home Support: Hospice care is often delivered at home or in a familiar setting, creating a warm environment where family and friends can gather to celebrate without the need for hospital visits. ?? Flexible Scheduling and Respite Care: For family caregivers, hospice offers respite care options to relieve them of responsibilities, allowing time to rest, recharge, or fully engage in holiday moments with family. ?? Emotional and Spiritual Support: Hospice teams include chaplains, social workers, and counselors who provide spiritual and emotional support, helping families navigate the mixed emotions of gratitude, love, and loss that may arise. ?? Family-Centered Focus: Hospice care brings the family together, honoring and respecting the patient’s wishes, and helping everyone focus on gratitude, connection, and making the most of shared time. ?? Bereavement and Grief Support: Hospice offers bereavement support to help families prepare for and process the emotional journey. These services are available during and after the hospice experience, ensuring families feel supported and comforted as they transition through the holiday season. As we approach Thanksgiving, hospice care empowers families to focus on what truly matters: being together, sharing gratitude, and making precious memories. It’s a gentle reminder that quality time, comfort, and compassionate support make all the difference. ?? ?? ?? www.wcathome.com ?? 757-496-1653 #HospiceCare #Thanksgiving #FamilySupport #ComfortAndCare #Togetherness #HospiceSupport #QualityOfLife #Gratitude ??

This week, we also celebrate National Home Care Aide Week and honor the amazing home care aides who bring comfort, compassion, and care to those in need. ?? Your dedication makes a world of difference in the lives of patients and their families. With every act of kindness and every moment of support, you help individuals maintain their dignity and live with peace and comfort at home. Thank you for all you do—you are truly the heart of home care. ?? #NationalHomecareAideWeek #HomecareHeroes #CompassionateCare #Gratitude #WCAH #QualityCare #HomeCare

This week, we honor #NationalHospiceCareWeek and recognize the invaluable role hospice plays in bringing comfort, compassion, and peace to patients and their families. Hospice care is more than medical support—it’s a holistic approach that respects each patient’s unique wishes, prioritizing quality of life and offering relief from pain and symptoms. For families, hospice provides emotional and spiritual support, helping them create and cherish precious memories together. Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing insights and facts about hospice care to highlight the many ways this compassionate level of care supports individuals and their loved ones. Stay tuned to learn more about the benefits of hospice and the impact it has on so many lives. #HospiceCare #HospiceAwareness #PalliativeCare #QualityOfLife #CompassionateCare #FamilySupport #EndOfLifeCare #NationalHospiceWeek #HospiceCare #QualityOfLife #Support

?? This #NationalNursePractitionerWeek, we extend our deepest gratitude to our exceptional nurse practitioners! ?? Your commitment, skill, and compassionate care make a remarkable impact on the lives of our patients and their families every day. From listening with empathy to providing expert guidance, you bring comfort and assurance to those who need it most. Thank you for being the heart of our healthcare team, especially in home health and hospice, where your dedication to patient-centered care allows individuals to live with dignity and peace. We appreciate all you do! ?? #NursePractitionerWeek #HealthcareHeroes #HomeHealth #Hospice #HomeandCommunityBasedServices #ProudOfOurNurses