September 2013

The Senior Center Thanks you!!This community is amazing!! We have

received an abundance of fresh produce donations for our Meals on Wheels and

the Congregate Lunch Programs. We can't thank you enough for your continued

support and please feel free to contiue the donations! As long as you have them, we

will continue to accept them!

Daily Fitness at the YMCAMonday and Friday Sit and Be Fit 1:30pm-2:30pmTuesday and Friday Tai Chi 9:30am-11:00amTuesday and Thurs. Pilates 11:00am-12:00pmThursday Line Dancing 9:00am-11:00am

We would like to extend a special thank you to the YMCA for all of thier help with keeping our seniors fit!!

Voices of HospiceIt’s almost here! Mark your calendars for a wonderful evening of music, refreshments and appetizers. Saturday, October 12th, 2013, Madrone Hospice will be hosting our concert for Voices of Hospice at the Yreka Community Theatre. The concert will start at 7:30pm, doors will open at 6:30pm.Voices of Hospice is a wave of simultaneous concerts around the globe which take place on World Hospice and Palliative Care Day every two years. The main goal of this event is to raise awareness for Hospice and Palliative Care in our area and around the world. During this concert, a memorial slide show will be projected onto a large screen behind the band. If you would like to have your loved one’s photo included in the slide show, you may do so by making a donation to Madrone Hospice, please include a picture of your loved one and written consent for us to use the picture (remember, these pictures will be on a large screen, so clarity is important!) For more information please contact Holley at 530-842-3160.

Notes from Terrie Berensten , Executive Director

Unfortunately there are common myths and misunderstandings which may prevent people from exploring this compassionate option for “end of life care “.

Here is a list of 8 myths and the truth about what Hospice really offers:Myth #1: Hospice is a place….Hospice is actually care provided wherever and whenever the need exists-most often it is in the patient’s home.

Myth #2: Hospice is only for people with cancer….Hospice is for all patients facing the end of life. Increasingly we serve more and more families coping with end stage chronic illnesses like; heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, ALS, COPD as well as cancer.

Myth #3: Hospice is only for people over the age of 65….Yes, it is true that many hospice patients are older, however we serve patients of any age.

Myth #4: Hospice is only for people that are dying….Hospice is about living until you die and living well, with dignity and quality of life.

Myth #5: Hospice is for people who don’t need a high level of medical care….Hospice is serious medical care. We employ experienced medical personnel with special skills and symptom management in order to alleviate distressing symptoms for mind, body and soul.

Myth #6: Hospice is only for people who can accept death……Every person dealing with a terminal illness truly struggles to come to terms with his or hers own death. Hospice has no magic formula for this, however hospice workers are trained to gently help people move at their own pace. One of the hardest decisions a family make is when to call Hospice. In recognizing this, we here at Madrone Hospice encourage and welcome any and all questions or inquiries from families, care givers or any medical personnel that don’t quite understand what Hospice care is all about.

Myth #7: Hospice care is expensive…..Hospice is covered by Medicare, Medi-Cal and many private insurances with no out of pocket cost. Hospice services are provided even if there is no insurance available.

Myth #8: Hospice is used when there is no hope in sight…..When death is approaching, there are two options; yield to hopelessness or live life as fully as possible until the end.

Madrone Hospice provides families with the opportunity to see and participate in the many gifts which can be shared at end of life. Many families look back at their Hospice eperience with much gratitude....as a time of great connection and sharing. Hospice is designed to help families make the most of this time together and to do everything possible to acheive a peaceful passing.

many gifts which can be shared at the end of life. Many families look back at their Hospice experience with much gratitude…..as a time of great connection and sharing. Hospice is designed to help families make the most of this time together and to do everything possible to achieve a peaceful passing.

Myths Regarding HospiceIn my experience, I feel confident in saying that most Americans would prefer to die at home with comfort and dignity, surrounded by family. Hospice is a program which is designed to support terminally ill people in their private home, assisted living, residential care facilities and/or the Madrone Hospice House. Hospice uses a team approach, consisting of Registered Nurses, LVN’s, Social Workers/Resource Specialists, Spiritual Support,Volunteers, primary care physicians and complimentary therapy to provide quality, compassionate care not only for our patients, but for their family’s mind, body and spirit during the trying times of going through a loved one’s illness, their death and the bereavement that follows.

Thank you for your generosity!! We would like to give out a big thank you to everyone that made our Spring Fling Dinner and Dance back in June possible. This event was a tremendous success!!! We could not have done it without the support of local vendors, and the community of course! All of the proceeds from this event went to support our senior services lunch programs.

Thank you to:North Siskiyou Dairy who donated all of the cheeses needed for the lasagna. Shasta Valley Meats who donated all of the hamburger needed to make the lasagna.Siskiyou Distributing and Rays Food Place who helped finish out this amazing dinner with discounts on the remaining items needed, i.e. pasta, sauce, salad ingredients etc....Clarence Barger Siskiyou Big Band that provided wonderful music and entertainment for the evening. And last, but certainly not least, Madrone Hospice Staff, Board Members and Community who came together and donated deserts for the silent auction.

Memorial Donations Received Between May 16th, 2013—August 15th, 2013 ln memory of (*):

*Teri and Wes AndrewsNita and Larry Blanshaw*Ed AtheyDorothy Lange*Betty BarnesRick and Nancy BarnesKeith and Harriet Whipple*Florence I. Keeney BatesCharles Fox*Alex BernardTrudi and Mike Haggerty*Ralph BettinelliRichard Hale*Ben BrazieKuck Brothers, LLCJudy GrenstedNancy Zediker*Mary BrooksKaren and Chuck Burgess*Eleanor BrownRichard and Sharon Svilich *Howard CameronNancy Bacon Willard and Jerrie Bullerwell*Jimmy CarterBob and Jeanie Reid *Pat and Torchy CarterBob and Jeanie Reid*Marilyn CothranReba BlakeJane Michels Michael and Lynne Schafer*Evelyn CrechriouEd and Harriett Quigley*Robert “Bob” DalzellDeanna and Bud GossnerMarin and Darlene Johnson

*Brice DeRoseJackson St. Sunshine Fund*Larrine Schwagerl, *Con Miller, *BobMcAboyKathy Perdue*Nellie DorsettArt and Gloria Johnston *Dorothy EddyDon and Linda Herbert *Laurie EllisSharon Young*Neil E. EvansJudy Grensted*A.D. FaustAnita ChiarucciPamela PelletierGerard and Patty Pelletier*Amine FaustMary Cummins*Marge FosterJudy Grensted*Robert Franklin Fox Charles Fox *Larry GravesLake Shastina Golf CourseJames and Regina Arnum Pat CallahanMary CumminsGene and Fran CunninghamDavid and Liz DealeyDom and Joan FaveroKaren FiockAudrey and Lloyd FlowerRalph and Tana Gliatto Leah Rae GobelMarlin and Darlene Johnson Maxine King

*Larry Graves (cont.)Kathleen Koon Fran and George Kruchko Jim and Mary KutzerBob LightleWaldo Lorenzini Bev Banda and Ed MedlinNickie MeekMary and Dan MundyMarsha Pitkin Bob and Starla Singleton Chris and Robin Tyhurst Dulcie and William WarganichKermith and Babe Wheeler*Mick GrenstedJudy Grensted*Alice HamiltonHumbug Hollow Homeowners AssociationGamma Omicron Master*Richard HanniMary Lea LemosNorman and Pat Cooley Don and Joan Favero Ruth and Harold Leal Sally Nolan Kermith and Babe Wheeler*Conna HaskellDavid and Marcia Setzer

*Sandra Hedin DeClerck Enterprises, Inc. Les and Gloria Bagley Leonard and Lyda BehnkeJoan Blake Enid Chapman Charlie and Carrie Cook Gene and Fran Cunningham Mary Jane EastlickNorwood ErichShirley Fisher Deanna and Bud Gossner Leon and Sue HandleyChuck Hedin Tom and Janis Higgs John and Pat Jackson Patty and Dietmar KarleJames and Rosalie Kleaver Sharon Laurich Sally and Will McClainFloyd and Susan McCurdy Dorothy Mott Tom and Mikie MulvihillPhil and Ellen Noble Roy and Jolene PaceRichard and Yet Peters Ted and Elaine Peters Joy Peters Barbara Machado and Steve RossRae SylvaJim Wilson Nancy Zediker*Angeline HurstKaren and Chuck BurgessCathy Lyman Virginia ReaSusan Young and David SmithJudith and John TiernanTeresa RiceBetsy Smyser*Marion JerebJudy Grensted*Steven KingsburyLinda Smith*Robert KubeJane KottJean Kube*Nancy Landon Mary Ellen Bryan*Ed LawrenceKathy Perdue*Sally LoeTina BowersDonna BozworthJoe and Virginia GilliamTeresa and Galen OhmartDorothy TiernanMichael and Noreen TiernanEd and Ruth Wiseman*Don Davis, Stan Ellison, Betty Thomas, Marion and Ed Jereb and Reed Peery Mary Ellen Bryan*Robert McAboyDom and Joan Favero Jane HunterMargie Jones Rosalie and Bob JorgensenJoy McAboyRhonda and Luke Wilson

*Frank “Tike” MeekLee Roy and Barbara DeasJackie Denny Dan and Janeane Deppen John Peomeroy and Lori HottendorfMary Meek Ed and Harriett Quigley Bud and Shirley SoulsgiverBill and Kelly Whitman*Don Miller Sandy and Bart Frulan John and Pattie Holiday Marlin and Darlene JohnsonTed and Elaine Peters Kermith and Babe Wheeler Earl and Bonnie Whitlow*Patricia Mills David and Marcia Setzer*Floyd MilneRuth and Harold Leal Susan and Mike Malone*Lucy MorenoTerry and Dick Rees *Kathryn MorganJohn Morgan *Lorraine MorrisJane Jacobs and childrenDebbie KrupinskiEllen LevyNick and Pat SatarianoDoug and Carol Simpson *Mona PaineDonna Bozworth Audrey DeAvillaVivian Deeds R. M. and Dorothy JenottLynn Peters Grace Shaffer Joe and Alice SmithKermith and Babe Wheeler*Reed ParryMary and Bob Cecil Norma GeyerSandra Jones Sally NolanRichard and Sharon Svilich*Jeanette Roberts Dennis and Valerie Roberts *Lloyd RuggPat CallahanGene and Fran CunninghamVivian Deeds Don and Joan Favero Karen Fiock Marlin and Darlene Johnson Waldo Lorenzini Bev Banda and Ed Medlin Mary and Dan Mundy Marsha Pitkin Richard and Yvonne Simmons*Midge Seres Reba BlakeErvin and Doris FranklinJohn Pomeroy and Lori Hottendorf*Del ShafferYreka Host Lions ClubKathy Perdue

*Raymond Silva John Morgan Kermith and Babe Wheeler*Nellie Simas Jim Simas *Gordon Smith Greg and Dian ColtDom and Joan Favero Ralph and Tana GliattoBill and Mary Kleaver *Dona Snow David and Marcia Setzer*Jessie ThatcherCaroloyn and Greg Brian*Betty Thomas Kathy Cavin Norma GeyerTerry and Dick Rees Howard and Dixie Rien*Maude TreatUnknown Donor*Linda TrueDeClerck Enterprises, Inc. Yreka Physical Therapy John and Pattie HolidayMargie Jones Waldo LorenziniKathy Perdue Marsha Pitkin*Chuck TuckerDiane M. Crites*Shirley ZanellaKay BristerRenee and Ron Campbell Gene and Fran Cunningham Ross and Jerree OrrJoe and Alice Smith Maxine StarrPatsy and John Thieler Kermith and Babe Wheeler*General Donors Mary Ellen Bryan Callahan Community Church Beverly DiazLee and Rusty Mohar Catherine OlivoloSoroptimist International of YrekaLorena Travelue TRUISTJim Wallick

Light Up A LifeLight up a life is an annual event of remembrance and an opportunity to

honor those who have made a special impact on our lives. Please join Hospice staff and volunteers for this heart felt ceremony with the

lighting of the Christmas tree in Old Town Yreka on Friday, December 6th at 5 pm. You may add the names of your loved ones by making a donation to Madrone Hospice in their memory. All of the donations received help support everything Madrone Hospice has to offer the community. Individuals who donate $50.00 or more will receive a special holiday ornament in recognition of your support and as a

remembrance of your love one. Please contact Cleo at 530-842-6200 for more information.

Hospice SabbathCelebrating National Hospice Month

November 10th, 2013The white rose symbolizes the hope and dignity provided by Hospice. It is also a symbol of the special memories we treasure of those loved ones who have touched our lives in

so many ways. As the church community joins us in observing Hospice Sabbath, we recognize the importance of our partnership

in providing end of life care.Madrone Hospice has provided services to many

individuals who were your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers.

We thank you for the opportunities to serve you and our community.

Madrone HospiceFor more information, please call 842-3160

We would like to recognize one of our very special volunteers. Charlene Broce. Char is a Registered Nurse that retired after 8 years of dedicated service with Madrone Hospice. Since her retirement, she has continued to support Madrone Hospice. Char has taken over as the "window dresser" for the Madrone Hospice Shop. Char is a native of Siskiyou County and has a natural talent for creative designs. We are so thankful that Char still volunteers her time with us and makes our Hopice Shop window so beautiful. Thank you Char!!!

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7:30pm on October 12th at the

Yreka Community Theater

Would you like to have your loved one’s photo in

the Memorial Slide Show? See page 1 for more

information or call Holley at 842-3160.

Fairchild Medical Center Foundation Health and Wellness

Forum presents:Understanding Dementias-Strategies for Families and

Caregivers. Thursday September 19th, 6:30pm at the Seventh Day Adventist School Multi-Purpose

Room. This is a FREE community event. For more information call

530-841-6239.

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Thank you!

The Second Annual

Emergency Preparedness Fair For Seniors and

Developmentally Disabled Individuals

October 11, 2013 from 10am - 2pm at the

Yreka Community Center Meet the First Responders! Low Cost Flu Shots!

Lots of give-a-ways and prizes!

Learn what essentials you should keep on hand for yourself

and your pet “just in case”. This fair is put on by Far Northern Regional Center, Madrone Hospice, Goodwill and

Siskiyou County Public Health.