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High Desert Hospice, 8920 Adams NE, Suite B, Albuquerque, NM (2026)

01/23/2026

Advance directives are one of the most loving steps a person can take — not just for themselves, but for their family.

Advance directives help by:
• Clarifying medical wishes
• Choosing a healthcare decision-maker
• Reducing stress during emergencies
• Preventing family members from guessing
• Honoring dignity and comfort

Hospice teams can help families understand advance directives and how they fit into a comfort-focused care plan.

Planning ahead doesn’t mean something bad is happening.
It means you care deeply about those you love.

If you have questions, we’re here to guide you. 💛🧡🤎

📞 (505) 585-2603
🌐 https://highdeserthospice.care
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01/22/2026

💛 LAS CRUCES GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP — TONIGHT

Grief can feel isolating, especially when others expect you to “move forward.”
You don’t have to do that alone.

Our Las Cruces Grief Support Group meets tonight and offers a safe, compassionate space for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one.

📍 101 N. Alameda, Suite 8
Las Cruces, NM 88005
🗓 Thursday, January 22
⏰ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

This group is open to the community and focuses on:
• Emotional support
• Coping skills
• Connection with others who understand
• A safe space to share or simply listen

You are welcome exactly as you are. 💛🧡🤎
Please share — someone may need this reminder today.

📞 (505) 585-2603
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01/21/2026

🌿 WELLNESS WEDNESDAY

Fear often grows in uncertainty.
One of the most powerful tools hospice provides is clear, compassionate information.

Hospice helps families feel steadier by:

• Explaining what changes are normal
• Preparing caregivers for what to expect
• Offering guidance before symptoms escalate
• Reducing unnecessary hospital visits
• Providing 24/7 access to support

Knowing what’s happening — and knowing who to call — can ease anxiety for both patients and caregivers.

If worry is keeping you up at night, it may be time to ask questions.
We’re here to answer them, gently and honestly.

💛🧡🤎 Let our family take care of yours..

📞 (505) 585-2603
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01/20/2026

🌟 TESTIMONIAL TUESDAY

Families often tell us that once they understood their options, a sense of calm followed.

🗣️ “𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘵 𝘏𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘴 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘳.”

This is what hospice planning should feel like:
• Supportive, not rushed
• Clear, not confusing
• Compassionate, not clinical

To every family who trusted us to walk beside them — thank you. It is an honor to support you through meaningful moments. 💛🧡🤎

📞 (505) 585-2603
🌐 https://highdeserthospice.care
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01/19/2026

When families hear the phrase “end-of-life planning,” it can feel overwhelming — or even frightening.
But planning ahead is not about giving up.
It’s about protecting comfort, dignity, and peace of mind for everyone involved.

Here’s what planning ahead actually means:

• Talking about what matters most to your loved one
• Understanding care options before a crisis happens
• Reducing fear and uncertainty for family members
• Making sure comfort is prioritized
• Giving caregivers guidance instead of guesswork

Planning doesn’t require having all the answers.
It simply begins with a conversation.

Hospice teams are trained to guide families through these conversations gently, clearly, and at your pace.

If planning feels heavy, let us help carry it with you.
Let our family take care of yours..💛🧡🤎

📞 (505) 585-2603
🌐 https://highdeserthospice.care
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01/18/2026

✨ SUNDAY REFLECTION

Choosing hospice is not about giving up.
It’s about choosing comfort, dignity, and peace — for someone you love.

Reflection for today:
“Asking for help is not a sign of weakness — it is an act of love.”

If this week stirred questions or emotions, please know that support is available. Conversations don’t require commitment — only courage.

We are here when you’re ready. 💛🧡🤎
Let our family take care of yours.

📞 (505) 585-2603
🌐 https://highdeserthospice.care
💬 Message us here on our page

01/17/2026

🌿 SELF-CARE SATURDAY

Caregivers often ask, “How do I keep going?”
The answer is NOT doing more — it’s receiving support.

Here are gentle reminders for caregivers:

• You are allowed to rest
• You are allowed to ask for help
• You are allowed to feel overwhelmed
• You are not failing if you need support

Caring for someone you love is one of the hardest and most meaningful roles there is — and you deserve care, too.

Hospice exists to support the caregiver as much as the patient.

You don’t have to do this alone. 💛🧡🤎 Let our family take care of yours... it's what we do best.

📞 (505) 585-2603
🌐 https://highdeserthospice.care
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01/16/2026

🐾 Meet Bear — Our Newest “Warehouse Employee” 🐾

Today we’re changing things up and bringing a little joy to your feed. 💛🧡🤎

This is Bear, a micro bully who has officially stepped in to “help” around the warehouse while our amazing team member Jill is recovering from surgery. Jill is usually the one making sure our hospice teams are fully stocked with the supplies they need to care for patients and families — and while Bear may not quite know how to restock shelves, he’s clearly taking his role very seriously. 😉

Moments like this remind us that hospice work is deeply meaningful — and also deeply human. Even on challenging days, there’s room for laughter, connection, and a little extra heart.

We’re wishing Jill a smooth recovery and thanking Bear for keeping morale high while she heals.

Let our family take care of yours. 💛🧡🤎

📞 (505) 585-2603
🌐 https://highdeserthospice.care
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01/15/2026

What Happens During the First Hospice Visit?
Many families hesitate to call hospice because they don’t know what to expect.

Here’s what typically happens during the first hospice visit:

1️⃣ A compassionate conversation
We listen — to your concerns, fears, goals, and questions.

2️⃣ A gentle assessment
A nurse evaluates comfort needs, symptoms, and current medications.

3️⃣ Care planning together
We explain options clearly and create a plan focused on comfort and dignity.

4️⃣ Support for caregivers
We discuss how to manage symptoms at home and when to call for help.

5️⃣ No pressure
The first visit is about understanding — not rushing decisions.

Hospice care begins with listening.
If you’ve been afraid to call because you don’t know what will happen, we hope this brings reassurance.

We’re here to guide you — step by step.

💛🧡🤎 Let our family take care of yours..

📞 (505) 585-2603
🌐 https://highdeserthospice.care
💬 Message us here on our page

01/14/2026

🌿 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐃𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘

Serious illness affects far more than the body.
It impacts emotions, mental health, relationships, and the sense of safety — for patients and caregivers.

𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐲:
• Creating space to talk about fears, sadness, and uncertainty
• Offering reassurance when emotions feel overwhelming
• Helping caregivers cope with stress and burnout
• Supporting conversations that feel difficult to start
• Providing spiritual care when desired
• Normalizing emotions that families often feel but don’t voice

You don’t have to be “strong” all the time.
Feeling anxious, sad, or overwhelmed doesn’t mean you’re failing — it means you’re human.

If emotional stress is becoming heavy, our team is here to help carry it with you.

Let our family take care of yours.. 💛🧡🤎

📞 (505) 585-2603
🌐 https://highdeserthospice.care
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01/13/2026

📣 𝐍𝐄𝐖 2026 𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐅 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐏 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍
Grief doesn’t follow a timeline — and no one should have to walk through it alone.

As we move into 2026, we are honored to continue offering our 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀, now with updated locations and schedules to better serve our community. These groups are open to the public and provide a safe, compassionate space for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one.

✨ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿:
• Emotional support
• Coping skills for navigating grief
• A safe, judgment-free space
• Connection with others who understand

📍 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗥𝗤𝗨𝗘
🗓 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month
📍 8920 Adams NE, Suite B
Albuquerque, NM 87113

📍 𝐋𝐀𝐒 𝐂𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐄𝐒
🗓 2nd & 4th Thursday of every month
📍 101 N. Alameda, Suite 8
Las Cruces, NM 88005

⏰ Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
💻 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 — please email or contact us for the link 👇🏼

Contact: 📧 brianna@highdeserthospice.care (Albuquerque)
Contact: 📧 cazandra@highdeserthospice.care (Albuquerque & Las Cruces)

Whether your loss is recent or years past, you are welcome here. Please save, share, or pass this along — you never know who may need this support in the coming year.

💛🧡🤎 Let our family take care of yours..

📞 (505) 585-2603
🌐 https://highdeserthospice.care
💬 Message us here on our page

01/12/2026

One of the greatest fears families carry is this:
“𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐛𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧?” 😰

Hospice care is designed to ease suffering — not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually as well.

Here’s how High Desert Hospice supports comfort, step by step:

• 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥
Medications are carefully adjusted to reduce pain while maintaining alertness whenever possible.

• 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧
Hospice addresses shortness of breath, nausea, anxiety, agitation, insomnia, and fatigue.

• 𝟐𝟒/𝟕 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭
You’re never alone — help is available day or night to manage changes or concerns.

• 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭
Most often, that’s at home — surrounded by familiar people and routines.

• 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞
Fear, sadness, and uncertainty are treated with the same compassion as physical symptoms.

Comfort is not something families should have to fight for.
It should be provided with dignity, skill, and compassion.

If pain or symptoms feel overwhelming, hospice may be able to help — 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫.

💛🧡🤎 Let our family take care of yours..

📞 (505) 585-2603
🌐 https://highdeserthospice.care
💬 Message us here on our page

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