by Fairhope Hospice | Dec 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Jennie Arter recently joined FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care as the development manager. She has held several positions throughout her career including being part of the marketing medical field for 14 years. In her role at FAIRHOPE, Arter will focus on building relationships in philanthropy in order to support patients and their families.
As a native Ohioan, born and raised in Lancaster, Ohio, Arter has a firm commitment to her community. She graduated from Lancaster High School, as did her husband and three sons. Along with her sons, she, and her husband Steve, were blessed with a daughter, Elizabeth Rose (Beth).
“We are overjoyed to have Jennie on our team,” said Kristin Glasure, President & CEO of FAIRHOPE. “She brings a unique skill set to our team and has a deep understanding of non-profits. I am impressed with her passion for improving the quality of life for others. We look forward to introducing Jennie to our wonderful patients and families.”
Arter developed a keen sense of devotion to the non-profit sector as a beneficiary of generous support while raising their four children, especially when it came to her medically fragile daughter, Beth. This experience gave her a deep appreciation for how non-profits seek to improve the quality of life for others.
by Fairhope Hospice | Dec 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Kristin Glasure, FAIRHOPE President and CEO
Establishing boundaries defines what you are willing to do, how you want to be treated, and how you want people to behave around you. Establishing your expectations is your strong hopes or principles that a certain event will occur or that you will obtain the desired outcome.
It’s important for everyone to understand the power and need of setting boundaries, but it is especially critical for caregivers. It helps prevent burnout and additional stress. It permits you to ask for help. No one can do it all, and protecting your well-being while caring for a loved one is equally important.
Caregivers, ask yourself a few critical questions:
- When was the last time you got a full eight hours of sleep?
- When was the last time to ate a healthy meal?
- When was the last time you asked for help without feeling guilty?
If you struggled to answer these questions, it is time to consider your own needs and set boundaries. Being a caregiver doesn’t mean you need to skip out on life. Caregivers deserve to have hobbies, get enough sleep, and exercise. Boundaries can help meet the caregiver’s needs.
That leads us to – how to set boundaries. A good first step is to connect with peers who can help. Or you can communicate your boundaries to your family or friends.
Wherever you are on the caregiving spectrum, it is important to remember boundaries are not cruel but critical and expectations are not meaningless but meaningful. When put in any situation where you may need boundaries remember:
- The power of saying no.
- Catch stress early.
- Communicate.
- Get support when needed.
- Feel your emotions.
- Set realistic boundaries for your expectations or goals.
We understand setting boundaries can be difficult for some and easy for others. We also understand every situation is different, but everyone deserves to avoid burnout physically and mentally and have their boundaries respected. When in doubt take a step back and evaluate if you need to set boundaries or respect boundaries. Do not miss our last blog in our Methods to Reduce or Prevent Caregiver Stress article on making legal and financial plans!
by Fairhope Hospice | Nov 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
LANCASTER, Ohio — FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. is celebrating Hospice and Palliative Care Month this November. To thank the community, FAIRHOPE has placed umbrellas around Fairfield County to use and borrow.
“We are grateful to be part of such an extraordinary community that always supports us,” said Kristin Glasure, FAIRHOPE President/CEO. “We wanted to do something impactful and unique for our community as a thank you for their endless support!”
You can find the umbrella pickup and drop-offs at these Fairfield, Hocking and Perry County locations:
Amanda:
Baltimore:
Canal Winchester:
Pickerington:
Downtown Lancaster:
Logan:
New Lexington:
Bremen:
Carroll:
- Fairfield Health Professionals of Carroll
by Fairhope Hospice | Nov 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Kristin Glasure, FAIRHOPE President and CEO
Becoming a caregiver often happens by default by taking care of a loved one who needs more help than they used to. Whether you are helping your grandfather clean his house or your mother with daily care, you may not feel equipped for this new role. We understand this can be overwhelming and it is okay and normal to feel unprepared. In this article, we are going to help ease the transformation with some guidance in becoming an educated caregiver.
By becoming an educated caregiver, we do not mean you need to take courses to become a doctor or nurse. Simply, it is educating yourself and the caregiver team (which can be families, friends, neighbors, or anyone you trust) on the diagnoses and rehabilitation of your family member/s.
Here are our suggestions for becoming an educated caregiver:
- Go to your loved one’s doctor appointments to get familiar with the diagnosis and ask questions.
- Seek organizations or non-profits related to your loved one’s specific diagnosis for support and resources.
- Visit websites with available information, such as:
- Alzheimer Association Local Chapters– alz.org
- Parkinson Disease Association– apdaparkinson.org
- Lewy Body Dementia– lbda.org
- The Association for Frontotemporal Dementia– theaftd.org.
- Visit the community resource finder tool at org to find local education programs, workshops and support groups that can help you learn caregiving techniques.
- If you feel it is necessary, take an online training course. There is a free online course through Coursera at .
There are several ways to become educated in caregiving. Our goal is to help you ease into this new role. Remember everyone learns differently and every situation is different. Stay tuned for our next blog on setting healthy boundaries and expectations.
by Fairhope Hospice | Nov 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. will host their 27th Annual Celebration of Life Tree of Remembrance lighting in person on Wednesday, December 13 starting at 5 p.m. at the FAIRHOPE Pickering House, 282 Sells Road, Lancaster.
The tree’s orna
ments and donations are in honor of loved ones during the holiday season and benefit the FAIRHOPE Hospice Memorial Fund. The Tree of Remembrance provides a time to reflect and celebrate and at the same time, helps others who come to FAIRHOPE seeking care. Ornaments come in the shapes of an angel, cross, or heart and will be available for purchase in remembrance of loved ones.
“We understand remembering loved ones this time of year can be difficult,” said Kristin Glasure, President & CEO of FAIRHOPE. “The main reason we offer this special tradition is to allow people to celebrate and remember the many cherished memories and traditions they have made over the years with families and friends in their memory. We’re also grateful that this beloved event is returning to in-person for the first time since 2019.”
Memorial ornaments are available with a $15 or more donation and ornaments not shipped immediately will be displayed on the tree through December 31, 2023. To reserve your ornament, please order online at: https://fairhopehospice.org/donation-page/.
by Fairhope Hospice | Nov 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
LANCASTER, Ohio (November 9, 2023) — 
Seth White, LNHA, recently joined FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care as vice president. Prior to joining FAIRHOPE, White served as the associate executive director at Friendship Village of Dublin. In his role, he supported all operations of the organization with a heavy focus on the licensed care areas. He has a varied background in healthcare operations including in assisted living and post-acute skilled nursing facilities.
As vice president at FAIRHOPE, he will work closely with President and CEO Kristin Glasure, the board of trustees and the entire staff to ensure the vision and mission of the organization continues to grow while providing compassionate end-of-life care.
“I’m a second-generation healthcare administrator who had the fortune to recognize my passion for serving seniors and helping others at an early age through the work of my father,” said Seth White, vice president of FAIRHOPE.
White graduated from Ohio University with a degree in long-term health care administration with a certificate in gerontology. He also obtained a licensed nursing home administrator (LNHA) designation.
“We are thrilled to have Seth join our team,” said Kristin Glasure, President & CEO of FAIRHOPE. “He brings a unique skill set that complements FAIRHOPE’s strengths while also looking at new opportunities for growth. We look forward to Seth meeting our wonderful community members, patients and families.”
White resides in Logan with his wife, Kristy, and daughter.
