Hospice of Southern Maine

11/18/2025

Meet Phyllis, one of our many special Hospice of Southern Maine patients. At 102 years old, she shared stories with her hospice care team about her earlier days of being a competitive roller skater. Seeing how much she longed to feel that joy again, Phyllis' HSM team arranged a trip to Happy Wheels in Westbrook. There she was able to relive the happiness and freedom of being on the rink and she even took a couple laps with HSM Medical Director (and roller-skating pro!) Dr. Fernando Moreno. This is what hospice care means at Hospice of Southern Maine--a place filled with dignity, joy, connection, and love. Your support makes moments like Phyllis’ possible. Please consider contributing to our Fall Appeal to help us continue providing this kind of special care. Learn more and donate at: https://www.hospiceofsouthernmaine.org/fall-appeal-2025

11/16/2025

11/14/2025

November marks National Care at Home Month, and this week we celebrate Home Care Week. As our friends at Home Care & Hospice Alliance Of Maine wrote yesterday, caregivers, nurses, aides, and support teams deserve our deepest gratitude: “Thank you for the exceptional care you provide - at every visit, in every home.”

Happy Home Care Week!
This week, we celebrate the caregivers, nurses, aides, and support teams who bring compassion, dignity, and independence to families across our communities.
Thank you for the exceptional care you provide - at every visit, in every home.

11/14/2025

We're a big fan of NPR's Unsung Hero series—short, powerful stories that celebrate the impact of human kindness. Here's a recent one about the profound effect a caring teacher can have on a student who is grieving. You can read or listen to this short episode here:

When Eric Schwartz was 15, his mother died. The first day back at school after the loss was difficult, but one teacher's kindness changed his experience of the day and the rest of his life.

11/13/2025

The holiday season is often filled with joy, but for those experiencing grief, it can be an especially difficult time. To help, we’re offering three Holiday Bereavement Support Groups. Two groups are already full, but there’s still space in the session starting Tues, Dec 9. If you or someone you know could benefit from extra support this season, we hope you'll consider registering. Learn more at: https://www.hospiceofsouthernmaine.org/support-groups

11/12/2025

We're thrilled to share that Don Campbell Music will be performing a special Holiday Concert to benefit Hospice of Southern Maine on Sun, Dec, 14 at Scarborough HS. There's no set ticket price but donations are welcome and go directly to HSM. This beloved annual event is a wonderful way to celebrate the season and support an important cause. Make your donation today and join us for an afternoon of music and community: https://hospiceofsouthernmaine.donordrive.com/events/515

11/11/2025

For your service, your sacrifice, and your courage—we thank you today and always.

11/10/2025

Preble Street recently published a blog post highlighting the partnership between our two nonprofits and the shared commitment to ensuring that all hospice patients—regardless of financial status—receive compassionate, personalized end-of-life care. As Sara Cyr-Jordan, Director of Preble Street’s Supportive Housing Program at Logan Place, shared, “We are grateful for HSM and glad that they are connected to our community.” At Hospice of Southern Maine, we deeply value the work of Preble Street and are honored to collaborate in serving our community. You can read the full article here: https://www.preblestreet.org/2025/10/27/compassionate-end-of-life-care-for-unhoused-individuals/

11/09/2025

It’s National Nurse Practitioner Week and all of us at Hospice of Southern Maine want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our outstanding team of NPs—Elinor, Jason, Maddy, and Maggie. Your dedication, compassion, and expertise make a difference every single day. We’re so grateful for all that you do!

11/07/2025

November is COPD Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding of a disease that affects nearly 100,000 adults in Maine, according to the American Lung Association (ALA). In a short video produced by the ALA, Dr. Jons offers compassionate guidance on how to begin a conversation with a healthcare provider about hospice and palliative care options following a serious lung disease diagnosis. You can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-_JPck1mrE

11/06/2025

Friends in Cumberland and North Yarmouth, please note that next week on Thurs, Nov 13 two of our bereavement team members will be presenting at Prince Memorial Library at 1pm. Their talk is titled Navigating Grief through the Holidays. Please share this with anyone you think could benefit from such a session. Learn more at: https://princememorial.libcal.com/event/15453043?hs=a

The holidays are rapidly approaching and we know it can be a particularly difficult time if you are grieving a loss. Bereavement professionals from will be joining us on November 13 at 1 p.m. to offer a supportive space to explore the complex emotions of grief and to provide practical tools for coping during this difficult time.

November 13, 1 p.m., at PML. Info at princememorial.org

11/06/2025

Grief can be overwhelming for children, who often lack the words or understanding to express their pain. Join us for guidance on how to support children and adolescents coping with loss. This Ask the Experts webinar will take place Thurs, Nov 20 at 11:30am. Learn more and register at: https://www.hospiceofsouthernmaine.org/ate-upcoming