A Daughter's Gratitude
Devante's Wish Comes True!

It was amazing to watch as our 7 year-old patient Davante unwrapped a huge box of gifts from his favorite basketball team. Thanks to our Homecare team's manager, social worker and volunteer coordinator for making this happen, and of course, thanks to the Duke Blue Devils for the signed pictures and jersey!


Pediatric patients are eligible for our full range of hospice services while still receiving such treatments as surgery, chemo or radiation. Watch the video above as our Butterfly Team's registered nurse Kirsten explains.
 Summer Night Party & Auction

We are beyond excited to have the Jody Jazz Trio (pictured) and the Mid Town Pickers play during our LIVE virtual Summer Night party on September 24. Get involved by texting SN2020 to 22454 or visit SN2020.afrogs.org
 

The auction site goes live on September 16 and includes nine once-in-a-lifetime trips (with 3-year windows and a travel specialist  to help you navigate booking once it's safe to do so), and art  and jewelry curated by Location Gallery. Just announced-we will also include jewelry by our very own Medical Director, Dr.Sandy! (Pictured is a serpentine and black pearl necklace by 
September Is Pain Awareness Month
Take 50 seconds to watch as Dr. Laura Farless explains how our palliative care team helps manage pain and other symptoms long before end-of-life care may ever be needed. 

Help For Caregivers
Becoming increasingly irritable with your loved one? Frustrated about lack of resources, lack of control or simply not knowing where to turn? Free online support groups and individual consultations - including a twice-monthly support group for family caregivers of a loved one with dementia - are availabe through our Edel Caregiver Institute. Simply call 912.629.1331.

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