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For 25 years, we have been dedicated to enhancing and supporting hospice and end-of-life care. As a compassionate network of volunteer friends, helpers, and companions, we’re here to walk alongside you during this journey.
Living Legacy offers a unique way to preserve life experiences and personal stories through audio recordings, conducted by personal historian Beth Burns. Interviews can be tailored to individual preferences, allowing participants to share memories, express emotions, or have meaningful conversations with loved ones.
Hospice Music Volunteers use soothing music to create a calm, comforting environment for those nearing the end of life, easing anxiety and promoting peace. These services, offered as a gentle blessing during life’s transition, are provided free of charge to Palouse area residents.
Hospice offers gentle massage therapy to provide relief from pain, anxiety, and muscle tension, promoting relaxation and better rest for patients. Led by experienced therapist Laurel Metzel, this free service is available to end-of-life patients and caregivers, thanks to the generosity of the community.
The local library system offers a wide range of books and resources focused on topics such as end-of-life care, spirituality, dying, grief, and bereavement. These materials are available to support individuals and families navigating these deeply personal and challenging experiences.
Community grief support is part of the Friends of Hospice mission. Anyone grieving over a loss, whether on hospice or not, is welcome. People experience grief as a natural reaction to loss; yet each of us does so in our own unique way. These support groups are offered free of charge.
The Annual Trees of Light and Remembrance Ceremony honors loved ones through reflection, music, and a tree lighting symbolizing hope. This cherished tradition brings the community together to find comfort and connection during the holiday season.
Personalized care
wherever the patient resides:
Hospice can be provided at home, in a hospice facility, nursing home, or hospital, offering flexibility based on the patient’s needs.
A dedicated care team:
Doctors, nurses, social workers, spiritual counselors, aides, grief counselors, and trained volunteers work together to provide medical care, emotional support, and spiritual guidance.
Family respite and support: Trained volunteers provide respite care for family members, offering them time to rest while delivering meaningful companionship and assistance to patients.
Hospice care’s focus is on enhancing the quality of life rather than extending it, emphasizing palliative care that alleviates pain and symptoms while addressing emotional, spiritual, and social needs.
Hospice affirms the value of life and recognizes dying as a natural process, neither hastening nor delaying it. Care is tailored to the patient’s wishes and family’s needs, creating a nurturing environment that helps everyone prepare for the journey ahead.
Hospice care is available to individuals with a life expectancy of six months or less, regardless of age or illness, and is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurers.
Hospice volunteers play a vital role, offering companionship, practical help, and emotional support. Their presence reassures patients that they are not alone, often providing comfort through simple acts like holding a hand or listening with compassion.
The sooner hospice care begins after a terminal diagnosis, the greater the benefit for patients and families, providing time to create meaningful moments and prepare for a peaceful transition.
Prevent unnecessary
suffering
Promote a meaningful
quality of life
Help individuals and families
cope with the end-of-life
We are a 501 (c)(3) organization. Our tax ID number is
91-1648462.
If you’d prefer to donate by mail, please make checks payable and send to:
FRIENDS OF HOSPICE
110 E Canyon St
Colfax,
WA 99111