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Celebrating 15 years 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 Cedar Valley Hospice Home 2001 Kimball Ave., Waterloo

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he Hospice Home is an awesome facility.

We enjoyed all the spaces for families to gather – especially the kitchen where we cooked a meal together.

We appreciated that Cedar Valley Hospice staf made sure Mom was able to be a part of those special memories.�

- Casey McLaughlin, son

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Cedar Valley Hospice marks 15th anniversary of Hospice Home with facelift When Cedar Valley Hospice had an idea to build its own Hospice Home in Waterloo over 15 years ago, the community rallied in support of a place that would bring peace and skilled care to many patients and their families. When the doors opened on Feb. 1, 2000, people felt immediately at home by its warm atmosphere and the compassionate staff who welcomed them.

Since that time, nearly 5,000 patients and their families and friends have graced its halls, rooms and gardens. Over the years, the Hospice Home at 2001 Kimball Ave., had begun to show the wear and tear of serving so many. As the area’s only free standing Hospice Home, it is important to maintain its condition and furnishings for the comfort of the patients and families who use it. Last year, the non-profit organization completed a silent fundraising campaign to raise $500,000 for remodeling the home’s interior and other important projects to sustain the home’s viability for the future.

“At life’s most difficult times, the Cedar Valley Hospice Home has provided many families with a comfortable setting, at any time of day or night,” said Cedar Valley Hospice Executive Director Marvin Fagerlind. “The renovation process went smoothly, and more importantly, we were able to keep the home open during the remodel so we could continue to serve the community.”

The 24-hour hospice care and new amenities of the Hospice Home will continue to provide a soothing atmosphere that will have a lasting impact on the lives

Ribbon cutting event Cedar Valley Hospice Home ribbon cutting Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 3 p.m.

it touches. It features six private patient bedrooms with quality furnishings, beds dressed in handmade quilts and low-set windows which open the rooms to sunshine, warmth and a glimpse of nature.

The solace room is a peaceful place for families to gather for a quiet moment with loved ones or to relax. A playroom creates a welcoming environment for young children, and a fully equipped guest kitchen always has fresh-baked cookies.

Outside the Hospice Home, the gardens offer beauty and tranquility that complement the character of the Home. Patients and families find peace and comfort being there.

Important family events such as graduations, showers and birthdays for patients and families have been celebrated in this special place.

Tim Moses of Waterloo remembers his family preparing a meal for his dad and the entire family to enjoy while at the Hospice Home.

“We couldn’t have done that at a hospital,” Moses said. “We were able to spread out and gather around the kitchen table just like we were at home and have those last few laughs and create memories that we still share today.”

The Hospice Home has been an important part of the plan of care for so many of Cedar Valley Hos-

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The Hospice Home’s six private bedrooms all feature new wallpaper, paint, furniture, light fixtures, a flat screen TV and a renovated bathroom with all new tile and fixtures. pice’s patients. Inpatient stays are offered when pain and symptoms are not easily managed at home or when a higher level of care is needed.

“Chris’s medical state improved under the care of the Cedar Valley Hospice Home,” said Jennifer Toneff, wife of Chris Toneff, who was served by our program in 2013.

“With the fantastic doctors and nurses, we were able to improve his quality of life and get some of him back for a while – which was really important for our two girls.”

The Hospice Home is also used for short-term residential stays and respite for families needing a break from care giving. Whenever you come to the Hospice Home and for whatever reason, you will always be greeted with compassion and

Cedar Valley Hospice addresses Waterloo Central Office 2101 Kimball Avenue, Suite 401 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2880 Waterloo, IA 50704-2880 (319) 272-2002 (800) 617-1972 Hospice Home 2001 Kimball Avenue Waterloo, IA 50702 (319) 272-1771

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kindness.

“We are so grateful to our many generous donors who supported this campaign,” said Cedar Valley Hospice Development Director Chris Olds. “Your gifts help us to maintain the Home as an attractive, pleasant setting so we can continue to provide the leadership and set the standard for excellence in delivering comprehensive pallia-

tive and end-of-life care to patients and families into the future.”

If someone you love has been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, it’s never too soon to call Cedar Valley Hospice at (319) 2722002, even if it’s to find out what resources are available to you. See more photos of the Hospice Home’s wonderful transformation at www. cvhospice.org.

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Cedar Valley Hospice services

Hospice care: Cedar Valley Hospice is a not-for-profit, multi-service agency, providing home care to those with a lifelimiting illness, hospice services to those with a six-month or less prognosis, grief support to anyone struggling with the death of a loved one and case management for those living with HIV or AIDS and their families.

Services are offered in Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Bulter, Grundy, Tama, parts of Benton, Chickasaw, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Linn and Marshall counties regardless of age, diagnosis or ability to pay. Offices are located in Waterloo, Grundy Center, Independence and Waverly.

Hospice Home: Offers the only home-like, six-bedroom hospice facility for short-term care to manage pain or other symptoms that cannot be alleviated at home. Patients may

also visit for respite care which provides family members a temporary break from care giving or time to attend to other needs.

Short-term residential care is also available.

Grief Support: Provides comprehensive counseling, support services and education on dying, death and grief to the community. Grief services are available to friends and family members of Cedar Valley Hospice patients, as well as anyone in the community who is grieving a loss due to death of a loved one. One-on-one counseling and a variety of support groups are offered at no cost.

Eucalyptus Tree Children’s Grief Support: Helps children who are grieving the death or terminal illness of someone special to them. Services are available, free of charge to children, their families and members of the community regardless of whether

their loved one was a patient of Cedar Valley Hospice. Mascots Katie and Quincy Koala will visit with children ages 3 to 9. The koalas bring lessons and activities, helping to guide difficult conversations and promote open family communication.

Cedar AIDS Support System (CASS): CASS provides medical case management and care for persons living with HIV or AIDS, their significant others, families and friends. CASS services are confidential and free of charge.

LINK Palliative Care: LINK (Listen, Inform, Navigate and Knowledge) provides supportive care to those individuals and families facing a life-threatening illness. The program provides pain and symptom management and psychosocial assistance to persons with an advanced illness, but who are not eligible or ready

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Donations help complete our mission As a not-for-profit mission-driven organization, Cedar Valley Hospice accepts patients regardless of their ability to pay.

That means any care not covered by Medicare/Medicaid or private insurance, will be provided at the expense of Cedar Valley Hospice.

Additionally, as leaders in hospice and end-of-life care, Cedar Valley Hospice offers several programs provided to the community, free of charge, or that are not directly covered by reimbursement. These are critical programs and services we provide in fulfillment of our mission, and many are supported by donations.

We offer several opportuni-

ties for people to support the important work we do including: Memorials Corporate sponsorships In-kind gifts or services Attend and support Cedar Valley Hospice fundraising events Employee gift matching programs Stock gifts Estate gifts When shopping on Amazon, join AmazonSmile by choosing Cedar Valley Hospice as a recipient and 0.5 percent of all purchases is donated to us. Visit https:// smile.amazon.com.

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MEET OUR CARE TEAM:

Top-notch staff sets Cedar Valley Hospice apart from the rest In our community, there is more than one hospice provider, but not all hospices are the same. It’s important to understand what services each offers and communicate your choice of hospice to your physician.

At Cedar Valley Hospice, an interdisciplinary team of experts are there to surround your family with support throughout the journey, and grief counselors are there afterwards to help guide family members through the grieving process. Team

“I provide emotional support and enhance communication between doctors, facilities and families to help provide a better quality of life allowing patients to die with dignity.”

Sarah Sieh, Cedar Valley Hospice social worker

“I really spend the much-needed time with patients and their families to help them understand what is happening and what to expect in the future, as best as can be predicted.”

Dr. David Hagedorn, Cedar Valley Hospice medical director

physician Dr. Duane Jasper of Independence has recommended Cedar Valley Hospice to thousands of patients over his long career. For him, our care team offers the most qualified and compassionate hospice team members he’s had the pleasure to work with.

Let’s meet a few faces of Cedar Valley Hospice’s care team and take a look at how their roles benefit patients and families — setting Cedar Valley Hospice apart from the rest.

“I feel like I can help people because of my experience.

Patients often have a light in their eye when I show up. Some days they talk for 15 minutes or sometimes longer. I just stay until they want me to leave, hoping I can bring some comfort and peace of mind.”

“I improve a patient’s quality of life by allowing them to choose music for me to play, share memories and enjoy upbeat moments with family and friends. I really like completing legacy recordings of patients singing or sharing thoughts for generations to cherish.”

Joan Gethmann-Raum, Cedar Valley Hospice volunteer

Rachel Johnson, Cedar Valley Hospice music therapist

“I empower the family with knowledge to get through each day with the confidence to know they are doing all they can for their loved one. If I can make them smile, it makes their day a bit brighter. We are there to help the patient live life until they leave it.”

Marsy Becker, Cedar Valley Hospice nurse

“I companion people on their grief journeys, offer suggestions to ease the pain, provide education as to what grief looks like along the way and help them establish goals to meet their needs.”

“It’s my purpose to improve my patients’ quality of life, not only by being their caregiver and companion, but allowing patients to have less worries knowing their loved ones can just be family vs. their caregiver.“

Cheryl Elsbury-Reiher, Cedar Valley Hospice grief counselor

Shinette Hughes, Cedar Valley Hospice aide

“I assist patients and families to express feelings, thoughts and struggles they are experiencing, bless the gifts of life they may still experience and explore or reaffirm their experience of divine presence, love and guidance.”

Gary Johnson, Cedar Valley Hospice spiritual care counselor

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We honor those who served in the military At Cedar Valley Hospice, as well as hospice organizations across the country, we focus on: providing comfort and support at the end of life. As each patient’s needs are different, so are their stories.

This is especially true for those who have served in the military. Our veterans have done everything asked of them in their mission to serve our country and now as many of them face the end of life, it is our duty to treat them like the heroes they are and care for them with the dignity they deserve.

Many people are surprised to learn 25 percent of all deaths in the

United States are Veterans. Because these heroic Americans deserve recognition for their military service — particularly at the end of life’s journey — Cedar Valley Hospice made the commitment to become a partner of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s “We Honor Veterans” program.

At Cedar Valley Hospice, we recognize a patient’s military service and are there to listen and support.

We help connect people with the Veteran’s Administration for benefits or services if eligible and make sure they know their service is appreciated.

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357 947 1,425 2,125 83 44

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357 patients and their families received comforting care in the Cedar Valley Hospice Home the only hospice home in the area.

Story told by Wendy Halbach, daughter of Arnold “Blue Eyes” F. Weltzin

When we found out Dad had cancer, our family was devastated. He spent the last three years fighting desperately to hang on to life. Towards the end of his battle, he made it very clear he wanted to be at home.

When being home was no longer an option, we worried about our choice to bring him to the Cedar Valley Hospice Home. We came to find that Dad did not mind being there at all. In fact, he said it was “just as good as being at home.”

There are no words to properly convey how much it meant to our family that he felt this way. The love, support, respect, compassion and care he received there was unbelievable. Each and every staff member made his experience, as well as that of the family, the best it could be.

One thing that really touched all of us, and we will never forget, is something the nurse said. I was eight months pregnant at the time, struggling and in need of some rest. When asked whether or not we should stay one evening, she said, “I promise you, I will look after him as if he were my Dad.” We left that evening with an amazing sense of contentment, knowing they would do just that.

Christmas Eve came, and Dad was still not doing well. By this time, we had practically moved into the Hospice Home. We

wrapped gifts there, told stories, watched family videos and that night, we slept there. There are about 13 of us in our immediate family, and we all stayed. This was not an inconvenience to the staff at the Hospice Home like you would think it might be. They pulled out blankets, pillows and made beds for us anywhere they could. They were there for us in every way. They laughed with us, looked at family photos with us, listened to our stories and cried with us. They were there. They cared in a way that I cannot even begin to explain.

Dad passed away on Christmas Day, 2006. The nurse was with our family when he passed.

We were touched by her way of explaining what was happening, as well as her staying with us to offer support. Our entire family was there, holding his hands as he left this world to enter the next. The experience we had during his passing, although very difficult and sad, was also a very beautiful one. How wonderful for our Dad to leave this world with so much love surrounding him.

When we were leaving the Hospice Home, we tried feverishly to thank everyone there for what they had done. Then nurse said something that sticks with me to this day. She said, “Thank you for sharing your family with me. Being with a family like yours is a gift.” It was not a job for her, but a gift. These are the kinds of people who devote their lives to Cedar Valley Hospice.

Our grief services for youth served a total of 1,425 people through one-on-one support and classroom/school visits - a 14% increase.

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Our HIV or AIDS medical case management program served 83 clients and their families throughout 14 counties in Iowa.

Board of Directors  Renae Bockholt  Bill Colwell  Junever Heying, secretary  John Hougen  Gail Huser  Jason Kirkpatrick  Doreen Mingo  Shelli Pint  Chris Schildroth (president)  Gia Shannon  Lisa Wall  Nancy Weber (vice president)  Scott Wienands (treasurer)  Jason Witham

Physicians  Dr. Patricia Connell, Waterloo  Dr. Lee Fagre, Waverly  Dr. Duane Jasper, Independence  Dr. Charles LaTendresse, Grundy Center  Dr. Michael Deters, all  Dr. Stephanie Koos, Waverly  Dr. David Hagedorn, all  Dr. Julie Sandell, Waterloo

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Arnold holds granddaughter, Emily, making another cherished memory.

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Wherever a patient calls home, our compassionate team of professionals are here to serve.

947 patients were cared for last year.

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2,125 people received grief services a 40% increase over 2013.

We offer grief support services to anyone in our communities affected by death.

Our palliative care program for those facing an advanced or life-limiting illness who may not be eligible for or seeking hospice services provided care for 44 patients.

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What you should Patient’s passion for politics, know about Cedar life inspires congressman Valley Hospice the costs of hospice services.

Question: Who can be admitted to hospice and what Community contributions and a sliding fee scale for does the process involve? some programs of Cedar ValAnswer: Cedar Valley Hos- ley Hospice cover costs for those who are unable to pay. pice services are for people with a life-limiting illness and a life expectancy estiQ: When is the right time to mated at six months or less. call Cedar Valley Hospice?

Both the doctor and patient agree to the need for care A. Cedar Valley Hospice that provides comfort when care is appropriate for curative treatment of the disease is not a viable option. anyone with a prognosis of Also, anyone can make a hos- six months or less. Often, patients don’t want to hear pice referral to Cedar Valley Hospice, who will determine, a timeline, but are expealong with their physician, if riencing the symptoms of an advanced illness. This a patient is eligible. includes, but is not limited to those experiencing: heart disease, cancer, ALS, Q: Are all hospices the Alzheimer’s, AIDS, neurologsame? ical, liver and renal diseases, A. Although all hospices spe- chronic lung disease and other end-stage diseases. It’s cialize in the care of people with life limiting illnesses, the never too early to call and see array of care and services can what resources are available. vary greatly among hospice providers. Regardless of what hospital or doctor is caring for Q: What if you aren’t quite eligible for hospice but are you or your loved ones, you dealing with a chronic dishave a choice in hospice serease? vices. Cedar Valley Hospice is an independent, not-forprofit, community health care A. Cedar Valley Hospice has a palliative care program provider and has been serv(LINK) which helps patients ing your family, friends and neighbors since 1979. Ask for suffering from serious and chronic illnesses. Services are us by name. provided along with curative treatment. A nurse and social Q: How much does hospice worker visit patients and care cost and is it covered by help them: treat and manage symptoms, educate families insurance? on treatments and communiA. Cedar Valley Hospice care cate easier with physician(s). is available to any qualifying This service carries a monthly fee and is based on a patient, regardless of their sliding-fee scale; however, no ability to pay. Medicare, one will be denied services Medicaid, and most private because of inability to pay. insurance companies cover

When Congressman Rod Blum visited the Cedar Valley Hospice Home earlier this year to learn about how the non-profit serves its patients and families, he never expected to make such a special connection. Hospice is a service near and dear to Blum’s heart, as his mother died while he was campaigning in 2014.

“I’m so grateful for what your organization does for families,” Blum said. “It’s so important to be able to keep people in their home where they want to be at their end of life. It was so important to my mother and it made the difference for my family.”

Although the majority of Cedar Valley Hospice patients are cared for in their own home, he was intrigued how the Hospice Home serves families and later expressed how “impressed” he was by the home’s warm atmosphere and welcoming staff.

Nearing the end of the tour, he met a patient he won’t soon forget.

While touring the Hospice Home’s deck and gardens he came across a woman and her friend. After introductions, the woman, Marie Easter, insisted Blum meet her husband, Jerry, a patient inside.

“He is an avid Republican and I know he’d love to give you an ear full,” Marie said, jokingly warning Blum to be prepared for Jerry’s political prowess. The two shared laughs and Blum immediately obliged Marie’s request. iPad in his lap and ready to Tweet his next “words of wisdom,” Jerry lit up when Blum introduced himself. Blum sat on the bed next to Jerry as he began to share his thoughts. Jerry, a UNI grad and retired John Deere engineer, talked about his career as CEO of his company, Custom Video Productions, and how his college radio experience resulted in a 55-year involvement in commercial radio on KXEL and two national Radio Ministry pro-

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Congressman Rod Blum met Cedar Valley Hospice patient Jerry Easter. grams, one of which was heard coast-to-coast every Sunday.

Blum enjoyed Jerry’s spirit and spunk, although his battle with COPD had taken its toll on his body.

Jerry said how grateful he was for the comfort of the Hospice Home and the “excellent” care of the nurses and staff. The two shared stories, ideas and laughs,

and Blum welcomed Jerry’s political advice – a conversation that eventually ended with a solid and respectful “fist-bump.”

Jerry died three weeks later.

The organization’s mission of Making Each Moment Matter and helping Jerry made such an impression, Blum made the twohour trip to attend his visitation to pay his respects.

Congratulations Cedar Valley Hospice on your 15 Year Anniversary!

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Patio, tribute gardens offer tranquility For anyone who’s spent time at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home, the outside space is just as special as the inside. A beautiful garden with seating and colorful potted plants and statues invites guests outdoors for fresh air and tranquility. A soothing fountain and comfortable benches throughout allow a place for caregivers to take a break. Wide doorways and ramps provide options for patients who may be bedridden or wheelchair bound so that they can be transported outside for a chance to enjoy the sunshine. Families may use the grill to prepare a meal, and tables with umbrellas provide a place for people to eat or gather.

Making sure that the grounds are manicured and snow and ice removed when necessary would be a financial cost to our organization if it weren’t for a generous anonymous donor who stepped forward several years ago to donate the money needed to cover these costs each year.

“Many forget about critical needs such as regular maintenance and grounds keeping which are necessary if we are to continue COURTESY PHOTOS to offer the exceptional ambiance of the Hospice Home,” said Cedar The garden at Cedar Valley Hospice.

Valley Hospice Development Director Chris Olds. “Having a donor to provide such an incredible contribution allows us to use other funds to directly benefit our patients and families.”

Classic & Contemporary Fine Women’s Clothing Another feature of the outside of the Hospice Home is the Tribute Brick Garden. When memorial gifts for an individual reach $1,000 or more the opportunity is given to have an engraved brick placed in the tribute garden. These gifts can be from one donor, or from many donors who have memorialized someone through a financial gift to Cedar Valley Hospice. Bricks are placed twice per year, and families are contacted by development staff once that opportunity is available.

Since the program’s inception 10 years ago, more than 1,000 memorial bricks have been Mon - Wed 10-5, Thurs 10-7, Fri & Sat 10-5 engraved and installed.

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A GIFT TO YOUR LOVED ONES:

Talk about important end-of-life decisions now We plan for weddings, the birth of a child and retirements but rarely do we have conversations about how we want to be cared for at the end of our lives.

Dying and death — once taboo subjects — are becoming increasing relevant for baby boomers and their aging parents.

With approximately 2.4 million Americans dying each year, it is vital that serious and personal conversations take place about the kinds of experiences we would want for ourselves or loved ones as the inevitable draws near. Ultimately, experts suggest learning about options before a life-limiting illness occurs or a crisis hits. Let your loved ones know now — when you are still able to effectively communicate — what your preferences for

treatment are if you were confronted with a terminal illness.

For example, educate yourself on hospice and the care it provides.

Equally important is specifying which hospice provider you would like for care as there are several different choices — some offering more services than others.

Having a discussion with your loved ones and developing an advance directive — a written statement of your wishes regarding medical treatment — is a gift to your loved ones. It relieves them from being in a difficult position to make heavy decisions during an already emotional time. Here are some steps and advice to ensuring your future wishes: Draw up a living will: Make

sure there are written specific instructions on care. A copy should be given to yourself, your durable power of attorney (see below), your doctor as well as keeping a copy at your home.

Have a durable power of attorney for health care: This authorizes a person of your choosing to make decisions if you become unable to do so for yourself. This should be someone you trust that has agreed to assume the responsibility of communicating your wishes.

Answer these questions: Would you like to spend your final days at home or in a homelike setting? Is it important for you and your family to have emotional and spiritual support?

If these are things you would consider important, then you

may want the type of care that hospice provides.

Other questions to consider include: What are your goals? Who do you want around you? What do you value most about your physical and mental well-being? Under what circumstances would you discontinue or refuse life-prolonging care?

How to complete advance directives: It is not difficult to accomplish, but does require some thought and some conversation with your loved ones.

There are many resources available online at www.caringinfo. org and www.agingwithdignity. org to help you get started. Contact Cedar Valley Hospice at 2722002 if you have questions on how to complete your Advance Directives.

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We offer free presentations The Cedar Valley Hospice Speakers Bureau provides educational presentations free of charge to various community organizations including: businesses, leadership and professional groups, human resource and healthcare professionals, schools and church and civic groups.

The presentations touch on various topics including: grief and loss, myths of hospice, HIV/AIDS education, caring for the caregiver and more. Topics can be modified to meet group needs. Continuing Education Units are also available on some topics, with a minimum of a one-hour presentation.

To view our complete list of Speakers Bureau topics, visit www. cvhospice.org. For more information, or to schedule a presentation, contact Carly Pollock, Cedar Valley Hospice Outreach and Communications Specialist, at 319.272.2002 or cpollock@cvhospice.org.

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