Download Spring/2012 - Hospice of the Western Reserve

Julie Bell
¿Por qué elegir Ames Family
Hospice House?
Julie Bell is a member of the Ames Family Hospice House
Advisory Council, a group of dedicated volunteers who serve
Hospice of the Western Reserve. She is also a member of the
Bonne Bell family, whose coorporate headquarters is located
immediately to the north of the newly built Ames Family
Hospice House. We are pleased to have members of the
council, like Julie, who are dedicated not only to our mission
to provide quality end-of-life care, but also are recognized
and well respected within the Greater Cleveland community.
Julie was gracious enough to chat with us about why she has
chosen to be involved with Hospice of the Western Reserve:
Tell us about the Bonne Bell connection.
Hospice of the Western Reserve approached Bonne Bell with interest
in purchasing some land from us for their new facility to be built in
Westlake.The family felt it was a good fit.
do you have a personal hospice story to share?
When my husband was in the hospital and nearing death, the
Hospice team of experts helped us through this journey.They were so
knowledgeable and caring about what was happening. It helped me and
my family.
Why did you decide to be a part of our Advisory Council?
It was because of your fine reputation and the exceptional care you
provide in supporting individuals.
Part of the purchase agreement for the property was
to maintain the walking paths and allow them to be
open to the community. Why was that so important
to your family?
Bonne Bell has been a long-time supporter of fitness and
wellness. In the 1970’s, the company encouraged and
supported running and exercise programs for our employees.
The track was built by family and friends; it was open to the
public. The community response was positive, and it has stood
the test of time for everyone to use and enjoy. Thank you for
allowing that to continue.
Why do you think it is important that Ames Family
hospice house is on the west side of Cleveland?
The decision to build on the west side will not only benefit
Westlake, but the surrounding community, with improved
quality of life for so many and that is important.
Knowing you must get hundreds of requests for
product donations each day, how do you decide on
which organizations you will support each year?
We try to donate to organizations within our area, schools,
churches, shelters, and sporting events.
A Destination for Children and Teens
We are pleased to announce grant funds awarded by Ronald
McDonald House Charities® of Northeastern Ohio, Inc., to purchase
items and equipment for children and teen programs at Ames Family
Hospice House and The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Bereavement
Center. With this support, we are able to convert adult patient
suites to meet the needs of pediatric patients, as well as furnish the
Children’s Playroom and Teen Room to ensure that these rooms are
comfortable and inviting and establish a welcome space for children
experiencing grief who are visiting our bereavement center.
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Únase a nosotros el Día de la Comunidad, el sábado
23 de junio de 1 a 4:00 p.m., para celebrar la
apertura del centro Ames Family Hospice House
perteneciente a Hospice of the Western Reserve, un
centro con 32 camas ubicado en Westlake. Al igual
que Hospice House, nuestro primer centro ubicado en
la zona Este de Cleveland, el centro en la zona Oeste
ofrece servicios especializados para aquellos que
enfrentan enfermedad terminal y programas continuos
para sus seres queridos, y expande el acceso de
nuestra comunidad a atención excepcional.
Hospice of the Western Reserve está cada vez
más cerca, es más personal y se encuentra más
al alcance de quienes nos necesitan. Damos a las
personas cuya esperanza de vida se mide en meses,
semanas o días, en lugar de años, la experiencia
única de celebrar la vida, estar cómodas y disfrutar
el tiempo que tienen. Hemos estado proporcionando
servicios de atención paliativa y para enfermos
terminales desde 1978 y nos sentimos felices de
estar aquí para usted cuando lo necesite.
¿Qué son los servicios para pacientes
desahuciados?
¿Cómo funcionan los servicios médicos
para pacientes desahuciados?
Mira a dentro para
informacion espanol
A Publication of Hospice of the Western Reserve
The warm light
of home glows
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Go Green! If you would like your copy
of Journey emailed to you, please send
your email address to Nicole Carlone at
ncarlone@hospicewr.org.
Find us on:
AMES FAMILy HOSPICE HOUSE
30080 Hospice Way, Westlake
32 Private patient suites
The “Green” House
Some specific examples of our green initiatives:
Trabajadores sociales;
•Aminimumof10%ofallbuildingmaterialscontainrecycledcontentand
have been extracted and manufactured within 500 miles of the site.
Trabajadores voluntarios capacitados; y
Foniatras, fisioterapeutas y terapistas
ocupacionales, si fuese necesario.
El plan también incluye servicios médicos y
suplementarios, tales como cuidados auxiliares,
cuidados personales (ayuda para vestirse y bañarse),
servicios sociales, visitas al médico, asesoría y
servicios domésticos. También determina qué clase
de equipo médico, exámenes, procedimientos,
medicamentos y tratamientos se necesitan para
poder brindar servicios cómodos y de alta calidad.
Journey
ourney
| hospicewr.org
Auxiliares de salud doméstica;
Consejeros religiosos o de otro tipo;
7
800.707.8922
Enfermeros;
Un médico de los servicios para personas
desahuciadas (o el director médico);
Considerados como modelos de calidad y cuidados
compasivos para los últimos días de la vida de
una persona, los servicios médicos para pacientes
desahuciados – “Hospice” – comprenden un
método de trabajo en equipo para los cuidados
médicos especializados, tratamiento del dolor
y apoyo emocional y espiritual específicamente
adaptados a las necesidades y deseos del paciente.
También se brinda apoyo a sus seres queridos.
La idea primordial que rige estos servicios es
el convencimiento que todos y cada uno de
nosotros tenemos derecho a morir con dignidad
y sin sufrimientos, así como que nuestras familias
recibirán el apoyo necesario que nos permitirá
hacerlo. Se concentran en cuidar, no en curar, y
en la mayoría de los casos el cuidado se brinda en
el propio hogar del paciente. También se brindan
los servicios para pacientes desahuciados en
residencias independientes, hospitales, hogares
Hospice Resale Shop in Lyndhurst
The Ames Family Hospice House is striving for LEED Silver Certification, a
framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green
building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions. This
is achieved through a point system verified by stringent field conditions and
documentation. Green buildings reduce operating costs, increase asset value,
are more profitable in the long run, and offer a healthier place to live and work.
El médico de cabecera del paciente;
Cleveland, OH
Permit No. 848
17876 St. Clair Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44110-2602
Serving Ashtabula, Cuyahoga,
Geauga, Lake, Lorain and Summit
Counties with offices throughout.
El equipo de servicios para personas desahuciadas
elabora un plan de cuidados médicos que satisfaga
las necesidades individuales de cada paciente,
en cuanto a tratamiento del dolor y control de los
síntomas se refiere. Por lo general, el equipo está
compuesto por:
Volume 29 | 2012
PAID
mily HosPiCe
Ames FA
House oPening
de ancianos y en otros centros médicos para
cuidados prolongados. Los servicios para pacientes
desahuciados se ofrecen a pacientes de cualquier
edad, religión, raza, o aquejados de cualquier tipo
de enfermedad.
Por lo general, un familiar se encarga de los
servicios médicos básicos y, cuando corresponda,
ayuda a tomar decisiones a nombre del individuo
que sufre de una enfermedad terminal. Los miembros
del personal de los servicios para personas
desahuciadas hacen visitas rutinarias para evaluar el
estado del paciente, así como para brindar cuidados
y servicios médicos adicionales. El personal de
los servicios para personas desahuciadas está de
guardia 24 horas al día los siete días de la semana.
Non-profit Org.
U.S. Postage
•Lowemissionmaterialslikepaintandadhesives,housekeepingpractices,
contaminant isolation, filtration media, and ventilation have been used in the
construction.
•Over70%ofthesiteisvegetatedopenspace,withthevolumeofstormwater
run-off reduced and filtered.
•Abicyclestoragerackandpreferredparkingforlowemittingandfuel
efficient vehicles were incorporated into the site plan.
•AmesFamilyHospiceHousewillavoidupto850,000poundsofcarbon
dioxide emissions being released into the atmosphere by purchasing
renewable energy credits. The impact on renewable energy will be the same
as planting 3,495 mature trees and close to 1,100,000 miles not driven by
an average passenger car.
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A Special Invitation
don’t miSS:
Our annual meeting at Windows
on the River and Greater Cleveland
Aquarium on Thursday, May 24 from
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Admission to the
Aquarium immediately following
beginning at 7:00 p.m. This is a great
way for us to meet you and for you to
see the Aquarium. Register online at
hospicewr.org/annualmeeting.
neW thiS year:
Save the date and tell your friends about
our first annual Walk to remember
at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Sunday,
September 9. Look for more information at
hospicewr.org/walk or contact us at
walk@hospicewr.org
Family kitchen and dining
room
Living room and study
Inner courtyards
Screened-in porches
Family alcoves with attached
porches
Exercise room and spa
Teen room and children’s
playroom
Meditation room
Gallery walk
Music and art therapy studios
our Mission
Hospice of the Western Reserve
provides palliative and end-of-life care,
caregiver support, and bereavement
services throughout Northern Ohio.
In celebration of the individual worth
of each life, we strive to relieve suffering,
enhance comfort, promote quality of
life, foster choice in end-of-life care, and
support effective grieving.
e are proud to announce the opening
of our inpatient hospice care facility: Ames
Family Hospice House. Opening in July,
the home-like Hospice
House answers the need
for world class hospice
services for communities
in the western territory
of our service area.
community
open house
ameS Family
hoSpice houSe
Saturday
June 23
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Overlooking Lake Erie, patients can come,
often in wheelchairs or in beds, and enjoy
the spectacular views.
When it was decided
to open a new hospice
care setting in Westlake,
the Ames family stepped
forward once again
with a lead gift. Chuck
and Jay share this proud
accomplishment with
their children, Paula, Dick
and Cindy. Paula Ames
Redman is also a member
of our Board of Directors.
The Ames family will
always be remembered for
the positive difference their
gifts have made. It is in
honoring their generosity
that the new residence has
been named Ames Family
Hospice House.
Construction of the over
40,000 square foot Ames
Family Hospice House
started in early 2011,
with a generous donation
from B. Charles “Chuck”
and Jay Ames. Chuck and
Jay became interested in
Hospice of the Western
Jay and Charles “Chuck” Ames.
Reserve after hearing
“the ames family’s
stories from a friend
extraordinary contribution,
who was a spiritual care
and the other generous
coordinator on a hospice
donations we’ve received,
team. Impressed by the
are vital in allowing us to
quality of care offered to
construct this new space,”
each patient, they became
Ames Family Hospice
said ceo, Bill Finn. “We
more aware of how
House responds to the
are humbled by chuck and
hospice makes a positive
ever-changing needs of
Jay ames’ support and
difference in people’s lives.
families. As Baby Boomers
thrilled to name the new
Chuck and Jay have been
age, and the number
building in their honor.”
approached to donate by
of distance caregivers
many agencies, but feel strongly drawn to
increase, the state-of-the-art building blends
causes that have a direct impact on people.
comfort care and technology, while a team
As a result, the Ames Family Viewing Deck
of caregivers wraps around the patient and
was built at David Simpson Hospice House.
loved ones to provide the best care possible.
Robert George
ONE ON ONE WITH
Cómo localizar los servicios
para pacientes desahuciados
Special
edition
Peg Milbourn
Janice G. Murphy, FACHE
TREASURER
Joseph G. Carson
SECRETARy
Hilary Mason King
Richard A. Barone
Rev. Neroy Carter
Alfred F. Connors, Jr., M.D.
Margit K. Daley
H. Clark Harvey, Jr.
Cynthia D. Hundorfean
Stephen P. Kresnye
Amelia V. Llerena, M.D.
Carol G. Manning
Wendy Rowehl Miano
Virginia Mlack Mooney
David J. Mordarski, LISW
Laura K. Navin
Mary L. Ogrinc
Elizabeth Ford Pitorak, MSN
Paula Ames Redman
Sarah P. Robertson
James W. Rogerson
Richard T. Spotz, Jr.
William Springer, CPM
HONORARy MEMBERS
Sr. Mary Patricia Barrett, CSA
James L. Hambrick
Constance Sallee
Kate Scovil
Rev. William Spangler
William E. Finn
Meanwhile in the United States, healthcare professionals
were just beginning to learn about issues around
dying. The groundbreaking book, “On Death and
Dying” by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross published in 1969
first brought the topic to the forefront. Then in 1974,
America’s first hospice opened in Connecticut.
This issue of Journey is full of information we
want you to know about the spectacular Ames
Family Hospice House. Anytime you have
questions about our services, call us. you can
feel confident that we are here for you.
William E. Finn
Chief Executive Officer
Join uS
ames Family hospice house
wy
community
open houSe
156
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Ranney Pkwy
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Tours, door prizes and
refreshments.
D et
2
R
roit
Nestled in the woods near the intersection of Crocker
and Clemens Roads, our newest Hospice House offers
tranquility and peace when patients and families need
it most. Private patient suites, comfortable furnishings,
hidden medical equipment and large doorways are
just some of its features. More than that, it’s a place for
comfort, hope and healing on the west side.
In the 90s, the Cleveland Foundation funded a study
about hospices in the area. Pat Modell, the wife of
Patients and Families
Bricks can honor a special person, mark a family milestone
such as an anniversary or birthday, or serve as memorials
to loved ones. Bricks are 4" by 8" and can be engraved
with names, dates or a sentiment. Each brick is $250 and
contributions are tax-deductible.
When loved ones
are Far Away
Patients may be admitted to
Ames Family Hospice House
for intense pain and symptom
management, residential care or
to provide respite for caregivers.
Chronic and seriously ill patients
with no caregivers or whose loved
ones live far away may stay at
Ames Family Hospice House.
Westche ster
90
Detroit Rd
“You matter because of who you are. You matter to the last moment of
your life, and we will do all we can, not only to help you die peacefully,
but also to help you live until you die.” - Dame Cicely Saunders
3
Two sections of the Tribute Walk will be available in time
for our summer grand opening. One section begins at the
Gazebo and winds around Ames Family Hospice House,
leading walkers into beautiful and individual gardens.
The Tribute Walk section in front of the building, known
as the Walk of Honor, will recognize only Veterans and
those currently serving in the military. The Walk of Honor
support groups
Support groups provide grieving
people with an outlet for their grief
and are open to the community.
Volunteers and
Pet Therapy Dogs
staff
Our staff represents the most experienced
and well-trained professionals in
pain management and quality
care who wrap around the patient
and the family providing physical,
emotional and spiritual support.
Community members often hold
special events, organize activities
and participate in fundraisers on our
behalf such as the 8th annual Joe
Nemecek Memorial Golf Outing
held at Coppertop in Valley City.
The group of former Rockwell
Automation employees raised over
$15,000 in memory of their friend,
colleague and mentor, Joe Nemecek.
Volunteers needed!
Call 800.707.8922 for
more information.
4
A limited number of natural stone benches are available at
a donation level of $5,000. These benches are impervious
to weather and will perfectly and permanently enhance the
outdoor spaces, tranquil gardens and architecture.
Order by may 21 for your brick or bench to be installed in
time for the Community Open House on Saturday, June 23
from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. you may continue to order bricks
any time after that date.
To place an order by phone, or if you have any questions,
please call Bill Sluzewski toll free at 855.475.0245.
By purchasing a brick, you are directly benefiting the patients
and families we serve. Donations are fully tax-deductible.
TriBuTe WAlk order ForM
Please complete the order form and return with payment to:
Hospice of the Western Reserve, Contributions
17876 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44110-2602
Address
to ensure your brick or bench is available for grand
opening, please place your order by may 21.
my GIFT IS
To commemorate the opening of Ames Family Hospice House
In memory of
In honor of
Detach here.
Name
City
State
Phone
Zip
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total $
Gifts are fully tax-deductible.
check(s) enclosed.
Make all checks payable to Hospice of the Western Reserve.
Bill my credit card:
Visa
Account #
MasterCard
Discover
AMEx
Exp. Date
Name on card
Relationship
To be placed in the Veterans Walk of Honor
Hospice Heroes
will lead to a large, sunny Veterans Garden circling a
monumental American flag that flies on a 30’ flagpole.
DONOR INFORmATION
To place an order by phone, or if you have any questions,
please call Bill Sluzewski toll free at 855.475.0245, or visit
us at hospicewr.org/campaign. We can provide assistance
with inscriptions, as well as extra order forms.
Volunteers are the heart of
hospice.They bring comfort
to their patients and loved
ones in a variety of ways –
whether at a patient’s bedside
or support the mission through
administrative services. A special
program is offered to teens
between the ages of 13 – 18.
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By September of that year, Hospice of the Western
Reserve, then known as Cancer Family Service,
Inc., was operating out of a tiny office at Lakeland
Community College in Kirtland. Word started to spread
fast. By the mid-80s, the influence of hospice took root
nationally when it became a Medicare-certified benefit.
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Are We There yet?
“The wonderful thing about Hospice of the
Western Reserve...the best way I can explain
it to you...is like you’re a little kid and you’re
sick, and your mom puts a blanket around
you. She just rubs your back. She makes
you feel better. That’s the bottom line. They
make me feel better. I feel safe here. I feel
comfortable here. I feel confident here.”
Hospice of the Western Reserve is getting
closer, more personal, more available to
those who need us. We don’t just grow—we
respond. The fact that our teams do such
a terrific job at the bedside generates more
calls. Our assessment team is not willing to
put anyone on a waiting list because everyone
deserves the best possible care, and access to
quality end-of-life care.
A decade later, the goal of opening another Hospice
House was set to serve patients and families from the
western end of our service area. Monina Wagner, a
resident of Avon, recounts her days as a caregiver, and
how she traveled to David Simpson Hospice House
daily to care for her seriously ill mother. “We live in a
small region and 30 miles isn’t very far to go (for care,)
but when you are physically and mentally exhausted, it
is a very hard trip to make.”
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Marina B. Grant
Best of all, this one-of-a-kind home away
from home is located in western Cuyahoga
County—a community we already serve in
private homes and nursing homes. A feasibility
study determined the need for a residential
hospice facility for our neighbors to the west;
the City of Westlake, with easy access from
I-90, made perfect sense. Its interstate makes it
easily accessible to the residents of neighboring
Lorain County as well.
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Martha Grabner
But don’t just listen to me. Here’s what one of
our patients had to say.
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William H. Goff
Hospice as we know it today is a relatively recent
concept that gained momentum in the United Kingdom
after the opening of St. Christopher’s Hospice in 1967
by Dame Cicely Saunders, widely regarded as the
founder of the modern hospice movement. It was based
on the philosophy of a home for people with terminal
illnesses—a place of rest and respite where people
could go to find comfort, a sense of dignity and peace
in the final stage of their life’s journey.
We have been providing hospice and palliative
care services to your loved ones and neighbors
since 1978. We give people whose life
expectancy is measured in months, weeks or
days, rather than years, the unique experience
to celebrate life, to be comfortable and to
enjoy the time they have.
Crocker Rd
Duane E. Collins
This summer, we proudly open the doors of
Ames Family Hospice House, a state-of-the-art
hospice facility that provides world class care
in a home-like environment. The House truly
has the look and feel of a home surrounded
by nature. Designed with patients and families
in mind, its unique, distinctive and innovative
concept reflects our years of experience in
caring for seriously ill people.
Brick by Brick
make a lasting memory at Ames Family Hospice House
by purchasing a brick for the grand opening of the Tribute
Walk. Community members and families, businesses and
institutions are welcome to help create a permanent display
of love and support.
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former Browns owner Art Modell, approached the
Cleveland Foundation about supporting a new hospice
in Cuyahoga County, something she had envisioned
as a place rather than a philosophy. In 1995, Hospice
House (later renamed David Simpson Hospice House),
the area’s first residential hospice, opened its doors on
Cleveland’s lakefront on the east side. The facility has
had significant impact on the community.
setting our sights
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AmES FAmILy HOSPICE HOUSE
the CEO
Bradley Rd
Mary Ann Kocurko, CPA
Bradley Rd
CHAIR
Letter from
Building MeMories
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Ames FA
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2012 Board
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Special
edition
Signature
I don’t wish to purchase a brick, but do want to help with
a gift of
GARDEN BENCH
Please print in capital and lowercase letters
the sentiment you want appear on your
bench plaque.
BRICK
Please print inscription as you wish it to appear.
4"x 8" Brick – $250
Stone Bench – $5,000
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Peg Milbourn
Janice G. Murphy, FACHE
TREASURER
Joseph G. Carson
SECRETARy
Hilary Mason King
Richard A. Barone
Rev. Neroy Carter
Alfred F. Connors, Jr., M.D.
Margit K. Daley
H. Clark Harvey, Jr.
Cynthia D. Hundorfean
Stephen P. Kresnye
Amelia V. Llerena, M.D.
Carol G. Manning
Wendy Rowehl Miano
Virginia Mlack Mooney
David J. Mordarski, LISW
Laura K. Navin
Mary L. Ogrinc
Elizabeth Ford Pitorak, MSN
Paula Ames Redman
Sarah P. Robertson
James W. Rogerson
Richard T. Spotz, Jr.
William Springer, CPM
HONORARy MEMBERS
Sr. Mary Patricia Barrett, CSA
James L. Hambrick
Constance Sallee
Kate Scovil
Rev. William Spangler
William E. Finn
Meanwhile in the United States, healthcare professionals
were just beginning to learn about issues around
dying. The groundbreaking book, “On Death and
Dying” by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross published in 1969
first brought the topic to the forefront. Then in 1974,
America’s first hospice opened in Connecticut.
This issue of Journey is full of information we
want you to know about the spectacular Ames
Family Hospice House. Anytime you have
questions about our services, call us. you can
feel confident that we are here for you.
William E. Finn
Chief Executive Officer
Join uS
ames Family hospice house
wy
community
open houSe
156
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Ranney Pkwy
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Tours, door prizes and
refreshments.
D et
2
R
roit
Nestled in the woods near the intersection of Crocker
and Clemens Roads, our newest Hospice House offers
tranquility and peace when patients and families need
it most. Private patient suites, comfortable furnishings,
hidden medical equipment and large doorways are
just some of its features. More than that, it’s a place for
comfort, hope and healing on the west side.
In the 90s, the Cleveland Foundation funded a study
about hospices in the area. Pat Modell, the wife of
Patients and Families
Bricks can honor a special person, mark a family milestone
such as an anniversary or birthday, or serve as memorials
to loved ones. Bricks are 4" by 8" and can be engraved
with names, dates or a sentiment. Each brick is $250 and
contributions are tax-deductible.
When loved ones
are Far Away
Patients may be admitted to
Ames Family Hospice House
for intense pain and symptom
management, residential care or
to provide respite for caregivers.
Chronic and seriously ill patients
with no caregivers or whose loved
ones live far away may stay at
Ames Family Hospice House.
Westche ster
90
Detroit Rd
“You matter because of who you are. You matter to the last moment of
your life, and we will do all we can, not only to help you die peacefully,
but also to help you live until you die.” - Dame Cicely Saunders
3
Two sections of the Tribute Walk will be available in time
for our summer grand opening. One section begins at the
Gazebo and winds around Ames Family Hospice House,
leading walkers into beautiful and individual gardens.
The Tribute Walk section in front of the building, known
as the Walk of Honor, will recognize only Veterans and
those currently serving in the military. The Walk of Honor
support groups
Support groups provide grieving
people with an outlet for their grief
and are open to the community.
Volunteers and
Pet Therapy Dogs
staff
Our staff represents the most experienced
and well-trained professionals in
pain management and quality
care who wrap around the patient
and the family providing physical,
emotional and spiritual support.
Community members often hold
special events, organize activities
and participate in fundraisers on our
behalf such as the 8th annual Joe
Nemecek Memorial Golf Outing
held at Coppertop in Valley City.
The group of former Rockwell
Automation employees raised over
$15,000 in memory of their friend,
colleague and mentor, Joe Nemecek.
Volunteers needed!
Call 800.707.8922 for
more information.
4
A limited number of natural stone benches are available at
a donation level of $5,000. These benches are impervious
to weather and will perfectly and permanently enhance the
outdoor spaces, tranquil gardens and architecture.
Order by may 21 for your brick or bench to be installed in
time for the Community Open House on Saturday, June 23
from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. you may continue to order bricks
any time after that date.
To place an order by phone, or if you have any questions,
please call Bill Sluzewski toll free at 855.475.0245.
By purchasing a brick, you are directly benefiting the patients
and families we serve. Donations are fully tax-deductible.
TriBuTe WAlk order ForM
Please complete the order form and return with payment to:
Hospice of the Western Reserve, Contributions
17876 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44110-2602
Address
to ensure your brick or bench is available for grand
opening, please place your order by may 21.
my GIFT IS
To commemorate the opening of Ames Family Hospice House
In memory of
In honor of
Detach here.
Name
City
State
Phone
Zip
Email
total $
Gifts are fully tax-deductible.
check(s) enclosed.
Make all checks payable to Hospice of the Western Reserve.
Bill my credit card:
Visa
Account #
MasterCard
Discover
AMEx
Exp. Date
Name on card
Relationship
To be placed in the Veterans Walk of Honor
Hospice Heroes
will lead to a large, sunny Veterans Garden circling a
monumental American flag that flies on a 30’ flagpole.
DONOR INFORmATION
To place an order by phone, or if you have any questions,
please call Bill Sluzewski toll free at 855.475.0245, or visit
us at hospicewr.org/campaign. We can provide assistance
with inscriptions, as well as extra order forms.
Volunteers are the heart of
hospice.They bring comfort
to their patients and loved
ones in a variety of ways –
whether at a patient’s bedside
or support the mission through
administrative services. A special
program is offered to teens
between the ages of 13 – 18.
Clemens Rd
d
AmES
FAmILy
HOSPICE
HOUSE
you’ve Reached your Destination
30080 Hospice Way
Westlake
Ames Family
Hospice House
N
By September of that year, Hospice of the Western
Reserve, then known as Cancer Family Service,
Inc., was operating out of a tiny office at Lakeland
Community College in Kirtland. Word started to spread
fast. By the mid-80s, the influence of hospice took root
nationally when it became a Medicare-certified benefit.
ameS Family
hoSpice houSe
d
Crocker R
CHIEF ExECUTIVE OFFICER
Are We There yet?
“The wonderful thing about Hospice of the
Western Reserve...the best way I can explain
it to you...is like you’re a little kid and you’re
sick, and your mom puts a blanket around
you. She just rubs your back. She makes
you feel better. That’s the bottom line. They
make me feel better. I feel safe here. I feel
comfortable here. I feel confident here.”
Hospice of the Western Reserve is getting
closer, more personal, more available to
those who need us. We don’t just grow—we
respond. The fact that our teams do such
a terrific job at the bedside generates more
calls. Our assessment team is not willing to
put anyone on a waiting list because everyone
deserves the best possible care, and access to
quality end-of-life care.
A decade later, the goal of opening another Hospice
House was set to serve patients and families from the
western end of our service area. Monina Wagner, a
resident of Avon, recounts her days as a caregiver, and
how she traveled to David Simpson Hospice House
daily to care for her seriously ill mother. “We live in a
small region and 30 miles isn’t very far to go (for care,)
but when you are physically and mentally exhausted, it
is a very hard trip to make.”
Rd
Marina B. Grant
Best of all, this one-of-a-kind home away
from home is located in western Cuyahoga
County—a community we already serve in
private homes and nursing homes. A feasibility
study determined the need for a residential
hospice facility for our neighbors to the west;
the City of Westlake, with easy access from
I-90, made perfect sense. Its interstate makes it
easily accessible to the residents of neighboring
Lorain County as well.
you Are Here
tt
sse
Martha Grabner
But don’t just listen to me. Here’s what one of
our patients had to say.
Ba
William H. Goff
Hospice as we know it today is a relatively recent
concept that gained momentum in the United Kingdom
after the opening of St. Christopher’s Hospice in 1967
by Dame Cicely Saunders, widely regarded as the
founder of the modern hospice movement. It was based
on the philosophy of a home for people with terminal
illnesses—a place of rest and respite where people
could go to find comfort, a sense of dignity and peace
in the final stage of their life’s journey.
We have been providing hospice and palliative
care services to your loved ones and neighbors
since 1978. We give people whose life
expectancy is measured in months, weeks or
days, rather than years, the unique experience
to celebrate life, to be comfortable and to
enjoy the time they have.
Crocker Rd
Duane E. Collins
This summer, we proudly open the doors of
Ames Family Hospice House, a state-of-the-art
hospice facility that provides world class care
in a home-like environment. The House truly
has the look and feel of a home surrounded
by nature. Designed with patients and families
in mind, its unique, distinctive and innovative
concept reflects our years of experience in
caring for seriously ill people.
Brick by Brick
make a lasting memory at Ames Family Hospice House
by purchasing a brick for the grand opening of the Tribute
Walk. Community members and families, businesses and
institutions are welcome to help create a permanent display
of love and support.
A
snAPshoT
oF
former Browns owner Art Modell, approached the
Cleveland Foundation about supporting a new hospice
in Cuyahoga County, something she had envisioned
as a place rather than a philosophy. In 1995, Hospice
House (later renamed David Simpson Hospice House),
the area’s first residential hospice, opened its doors on
Cleveland’s lakefront on the east side. The facility has
had significant impact on the community.
setting our sights
Holiday
Inn
VICE CHAIRS
AmES FAmILy HOSPICE HOUSE
the CEO
Bradley Rd
Mary Ann Kocurko, CPA
Bradley Rd
CHAIR
Letter from
Building MeMories
A roAd MAP To
mily HosPiCe
Ames FA
House oPening
Viking Pk
2012 Board
oF directorS
Special
edition
Signature
I don’t wish to purchase a brick, but do want to help with
a gift of
GARDEN BENCH
Please print in capital and lowercase letters
the sentiment you want appear on your
bench plaque.
BRICK
Please print inscription as you wish it to appear.
4"x 8" Brick – $250
Stone Bench – $5,000
5
Peg Milbourn
Janice G. Murphy, FACHE
TREASURER
Joseph G. Carson
SECRETARy
Hilary Mason King
Richard A. Barone
Rev. Neroy Carter
Alfred F. Connors, Jr., M.D.
Margit K. Daley
H. Clark Harvey, Jr.
Cynthia D. Hundorfean
Stephen P. Kresnye
Amelia V. Llerena, M.D.
Carol G. Manning
Wendy Rowehl Miano
Virginia Mlack Mooney
David J. Mordarski, LISW
Laura K. Navin
Mary L. Ogrinc
Elizabeth Ford Pitorak, MSN
Paula Ames Redman
Sarah P. Robertson
James W. Rogerson
Richard T. Spotz, Jr.
William Springer, CPM
HONORARy MEMBERS
Sr. Mary Patricia Barrett, CSA
James L. Hambrick
Constance Sallee
Kate Scovil
Rev. William Spangler
William E. Finn
Meanwhile in the United States, healthcare professionals
were just beginning to learn about issues around
dying. The groundbreaking book, “On Death and
Dying” by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross published in 1969
first brought the topic to the forefront. Then in 1974,
America’s first hospice opened in Connecticut.
This issue of Journey is full of information we
want you to know about the spectacular Ames
Family Hospice House. Anytime you have
questions about our services, call us. you can
feel confident that we are here for you.
William E. Finn
Chief Executive Officer
Join uS
ames Family hospice house
wy
community
open houSe
156
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Ranney Pkwy
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Tours, door prizes and
refreshments.
D et
2
R
roit
Nestled in the woods near the intersection of Crocker
and Clemens Roads, our newest Hospice House offers
tranquility and peace when patients and families need
it most. Private patient suites, comfortable furnishings,
hidden medical equipment and large doorways are
just some of its features. More than that, it’s a place for
comfort, hope and healing on the west side.
In the 90s, the Cleveland Foundation funded a study
about hospices in the area. Pat Modell, the wife of
Patients and Families
Bricks can honor a special person, mark a family milestone
such as an anniversary or birthday, or serve as memorials
to loved ones. Bricks are 4" by 8" and can be engraved
with names, dates or a sentiment. Each brick is $250 and
contributions are tax-deductible.
When loved ones
are Far Away
Patients may be admitted to
Ames Family Hospice House
for intense pain and symptom
management, residential care or
to provide respite for caregivers.
Chronic and seriously ill patients
with no caregivers or whose loved
ones live far away may stay at
Ames Family Hospice House.
Westche ster
90
Detroit Rd
“You matter because of who you are. You matter to the last moment of
your life, and we will do all we can, not only to help you die peacefully,
but also to help you live until you die.” - Dame Cicely Saunders
3
Two sections of the Tribute Walk will be available in time
for our summer grand opening. One section begins at the
Gazebo and winds around Ames Family Hospice House,
leading walkers into beautiful and individual gardens.
The Tribute Walk section in front of the building, known
as the Walk of Honor, will recognize only Veterans and
those currently serving in the military. The Walk of Honor
support groups
Support groups provide grieving
people with an outlet for their grief
and are open to the community.
Volunteers and
Pet Therapy Dogs
staff
taff
Our staff represents the most experienced
and well-trained professionals in
pain management and quality
care who wrap around the patient
and the family providing physical,
emotional and spiritual support.
Community members often hold
special events, organize activities
and participate in fundraisers on our
behalf such as the 8th annual Joe
Nemecek Memorial Golf Outing
held at Coppertop in Valley City.
The group of former Rockwell
Automation employees raised over
$15,000 in memory of their friend,
colleague and mentor, Joe Nemecek.
Volunteers needed!
Call 800.707.8922 for
more information.
4
A limited number of natural stone benches are available at
a donation level of $5,000. These benches are impervious
to weather and will perfectly and permanently enhance the
outdoor spaces, tranquil gardens and architecture.
Order by may 21 for your brick or bench to be installed in
time for the Community Open House on Saturday, June 23
from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. you may continue to order bricks
any time after that date.
To place an order by phone, or if you have any questions,
please call Bill Sluzewski toll free at 855.475.0245.
By purchasing a brick, you are directly benefiting the patients
and families we serve. Donations are fully tax-deductible.
TriBuTe WAlk order ForM
Please complete the order form and return with payment to:
Hospice of the Western Reserve, Contributions
17876 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44110-2602
Address
to ensure your brick or bench is available for grand
opening, please place your order by may 21.
my GIFT IS
To commemorate the opening of Ames Family Hospice House
In memory of
In honor of
Detach here.
Name
City
State
Phone
Zip
Email
total $
Gifts are fully tax-deductible.
check(s) enclosed.
Make all checks payable to Hospice of the Western Reserve.
Bill my credit card:
Visa
Account #
MasterCard
Discover
AMEx
Exp. Date
Name on card
Relationship
To be placed in the Veterans Walk of Honor
Hospice Heroes
will lead to a large, sunny Veterans Garden circling a
monumental American flag that flies on a 30’ flagpole.
DONOR INFORmATION
To place an order by phone, or if you have any questions,
please call Bill Sluzewski toll free at 855.475.0245, or visit
us at hospicewr.org/campaign. We can provide assistance
with inscriptions, as well as extra order forms.
Volunteers are the heart of
hospice.They bring comfort
to their patients and loved
ones in a variety of ways –
whether at a patient’s bedside
or support the mission through
administrative services. A special
program is offered to teens
between the ages of 13 – 18.
Clemens Rd
d
AmES
FAmILy
HOSPICE
HOUSE
you’ve Reached your Destination
30080 Hospice Way
Westlake
Ames Family
Hospice House
N
By September of that year, Hospice of the Western
Reserve, then known as Cancer Family Service,
Inc., was operating out of a tiny office at Lakeland
Community College in Kirtland. Word started to spread
fast. By the mid-80s, the influence of hospice took root
nationally when it became a Medicare-certified benefit.
ameS Family
hoSpice houSe
d
Crocker R
CHIEF ExECUTIVE OFFICER
Are We There yet?
“The wonderful thing about Hospice of the
Western Reserve...the best way I can explain
it to you...is like you’re a little kid and you’re
sick, and your mom puts a blanket around
you. She just rubs your back. She makes
you feel better. That’s the bottom line. They
make me feel better. I feel safe here. I feel
comfortable here. I feel confident here.”
Hospice of the Western Reserve is getting
closer, more personal, more available to
those who need us. We don’t just grow—we
respond. The fact that our teams do such
a terrific job at the bedside generates more
calls. Our assessment team is not willing to
put anyone on a waiting list because everyone
deserves the best possible care, and access to
quality end-of-life care.
A decade later, the goal of opening another Hospice
House was set to serve patients and families from the
western end of our service area. Monina Wagner, a
resident of Avon, recounts her days as a caregiver, and
how she traveled to David Simpson Hospice House
daily to care for her seriously ill mother. “We live in a
small region and 30 miles isn’t very far to go (for care,)
but when you are physically and mentally exhausted, it
is a very hard trip to make.”
Rd
Marina B. Grant
Best of all, this one-of-a-kind home away
from home is located in western Cuyahoga
County—a community we already serve in
private homes and nursing homes. A feasibility
study determined the need for a residential
hospice facility for our neighbors to the west;
the City of Westlake, with easy access from
I-90, made perfect sense. Its interstate makes it
easily accessible to the residents of neighboring
Lorain County as well.
you Are Here
tt
sse
Martha Grabner
But don’t just listen to me. Here’s what one of
our patients had to say.
Ba
William H. Goff
Hospice as we know it today is a relatively recent
concept that gained momentum in the United Kingdom
after the opening of St. Christopher’s Hospice in 1967
by Dame Cicely Saunders, widely regarded as the
founder of the modern hospice movement. It was based
on the philosophy of a home for people with terminal
illnesses—a place of rest and respite where people
could go to find comfort, a sense of dignity and peace
in the final stage of their life’s journey.
We have been providing hospice and palliative
care services to your loved ones and neighbors
since 1978. We give people whose life
expectancy is measured in months, weeks or
days, rather than years, the unique experience
to celebrate life, to be comfortable and to
enjoy the time they have.
Crocker Rd
Duane E. Collins
This summer, we proudly open the doors of
Ames Family Hospice House, a state-of-the-art
hospice facility that provides world class care
in a home-like environment. The House truly
has the look and feel of a home surrounded
by nature. Designed with patients and families
in mind, its unique, distinctive and innovative
concept reflects our years of experience in
caring for seriously ill people.
Brick by Brick
make a lasting memory at Ames Family Hospice House
by purchasing a brick for the grand opening of the Tribute
Walk. Community members and families, businesses and
institutions are welcome to help create a permanent display
of love and support.
A
snAPshoT
oF
former Browns owner Art Modell, approached the
Cleveland Foundation about supporting a new hospice
in Cuyahoga County, something she had envisioned
as a place rather than a philosophy. In 1995, Hospice
House (later renamed David Simpson Hospice House),
the area’s first residential hospice, opened its doors on
Cleveland’s lakefront on the east side. The facility has
had significant impact on the community.
setting our sights
Holiday
Inn
VICE CHAIRS
AmES FAmILy HOSPICE HOUSE
the CEO
Bradley Rd
Mary Ann Kocurko, CPA
Bradley Rd
CHAIR
Letter from
Building MeMories
A roAd MAP To
mily HosPiCe
Ames FA
House oPening
Viking Pk
2012 Board
oF directorS
Special
edition
Signature
I don’t wish to purchase a brick, but do want to help with
a gift of
GARDEN BENCH
Please print in capital and lowercase letters
the sentiment you want appear on your
bench plaque.
BRICK
Please print inscription as you wish it to appear.
4"x 8" Brick – $250
Stone Bench – $5,000
5
Peg Milbourn
Janice G. Murphy, FACHE
TREASURER
Joseph G. Carson
SECRETARy
Hilary Mason King
Richard A. Barone
Rev. Neroy Carter
Alfred F. Connors, Jr., M.D.
Margit K. Daley
H. Clark Harvey, Jr.
Cynthia D. Hundorfean
Stephen P. Kresnye
Amelia V. Llerena, M.D.
Carol G. Manning
Wendy Rowehl Miano
Virginia Mlack Mooney
David J. Mordarski, LISW
Laura K. Navin
Mary L. Ogrinc
Elizabeth Ford Pitorak, MSN
Paula Ames Redman
Sarah P. Robertson
James W. Rogerson
Richard T. Spotz, Jr.
William Springer, CPM
HONORARy MEMBERS
Sr. Mary Patricia Barrett, CSA
James L. Hambrick
Constance Sallee
Kate Scovil
Rev. William Spangler
William E. Finn
Meanwhile in the United States, healthcare professionals
were just beginning to learn about issues around
dying. The groundbreaking book, “On Death and
Dying” by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross published in 1969
first brought the topic to the forefront. Then in 1974,
America’s first hospice opened in Connecticut.
This issue of Journey is full of information we
want you to know about the spectacular Ames
Family Hospice House. Anytime you have
questions about our services, call us. you can
feel confident that we are here for you.
William E. Finn
Chief Executive Officer
Join uS
ames Family hospice house
wy
community
open houSe
156
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Ranney Pkwy
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Tours, door prizes and
refreshments.
D et
2
R
roit
Nestled in the woods near the intersection of Crocker
and Clemens Roads, our newest Hospice House offers
tranquility and peace when patients and families need
it most. Private patient suites, comfortable furnishings,
hidden medical equipment and large doorways are
just some of its features. More than that, it’s a place for
comfort, hope and healing on the west side.
In the 90s, the Cleveland Foundation funded a study
about hospices in the area. Pat Modell, the wife of
Patients and Families
Bricks can honor a special person, mark a family milestone
such as an anniversary or birthday, or serve as memorials
to loved ones. Bricks are 4" by 8" and can be engraved
with names, dates or a sentiment. Each brick is $250 and
contributions are tax-deductible.
When loved ones
are Far Away
Patients may be admitted to
Ames Family Hospice House
for intense pain and symptom
management, residential care or
to provide respite for caregivers.
Chronic and seriously ill patients
with no caregivers or whose loved
ones live far away may stay at
Ames Family Hospice House.
Westche ster
90
Detroit Rd
“You matter because of who you are. You matter to the last moment of
your life, and we will do all we can, not only to help you die peacefully,
but also to help you live until you die.” - Dame Cicely Saunders
3
Two sections of the Tribute Walk will be available in time
for our summer grand opening. One section begins at the
Gazebo and winds around Ames Family Hospice House,
leading walkers into beautiful and individual gardens.
The Tribute Walk section in front of the building, known
as the Walk of Honor, will recognize only Veterans and
those currently serving in the military. The Walk of Honor
support groups
Support groups provide grieving
people with an outlet for their grief
and are open to the community.
Volunteers and
Pet Therapy Dogs
staff
Our staff represents the most experienced
and well-trained professionals in
pain management and quality
care who wrap around the patient
and the family providing physical,
emotional and spiritual support.
Community members often hold
special events, organize activities
and participate in fundraisers on our
behalf such as the 8th annual Joe
Nemecek Memorial Golf Outing
held at Coppertop in Valley City.
The group of former Rockwell
Automation employees raised over
$15,000 in memory of their friend,
colleague and mentor, Joe Nemecek.
Volunteers needed!
Call 800.707.8922 for
more information.
4
A limited number of natural stone benches are available at
a donation level of $5,000. These benches are impervious
to weather and will perfectly and permanently enhance the
outdoor spaces, tranquil gardens and architecture.
Order by may 21 for your brick or bench to be installed in
time for the Community Open House on Saturday, June 23
from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. you may continue to order bricks
any time after that date.
To place an order by phone, or if you have any questions,
please call Bill Sluzewski toll free at 855.475.0245.
By purchasing a brick, you are directly benefiting the patients
and families we serve. Donations are fully tax-deductible.
TriBuTe WAlk order ForM
Please complete the order form and return with payment to:
Hospice of the Western Reserve, Contributions
17876 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44110-2602
Address
to ensure your brick or bench is available for grand
opening, please place your order by may 21.
my GIFT IS
To commemorate the opening of Ames Family Hospice House
In memory of
In honor of
Detach here.
Name
City
State
Phone
Zip
Email
total $
Gifts are fully tax-deductible.
check(s) enclosed.
Make all checks payable to Hospice of the Western Reserve.
Bill my credit card:
Visa
Account #
MasterCard
Discover
AMEx
Exp. Date
Name on card
Relationship
To be placed in the Veterans Walk of Honor
Hospice Heroes
will lead to a large, sunny Veterans Garden circling a
monumental American flag that flies on a 30’ flagpole.
DONOR INFORmATION
To place an order by phone, or if you have any questions,
please call Bill Sluzewski toll free at 855.475.0245, or visit
us at hospicewr.org/campaign. We can provide assistance
with inscriptions, as well as extra order forms.
Volunteers are the heart of
hospice.They bring comfort
to their patients and loved
ones in a variety of ways –
whether at a patient’s bedside
or support the mission through
administrative services. A special
program is offered to teens
between the ages of 13 – 18.
Clemens Rd
d
AmES
FAmILy
HOSPICE
HOUSE
you’ve Reached your Destination
30080 Hospice Way
Westlake
Ames Family
Hospice House
N
By September of that year, Hospice of the Western
Reserve, then known as Cancer Family Service,
Inc., was operating out of a tiny office at Lakeland
Community College in Kirtland. Word started to spread
fast. By the mid-80s, the influence of hospice took root
nationally when it became a Medicare-certified benefit.
ameS Family
hoSpice houSe
d
Crocker R
CHIEF ExECUTIVE OFFICER
Are We There yet?
“The wonderful thing about Hospice of the
Western Reserve...the best way I can explain
it to you...is like you’re a little kid and you’re
sick, and your mom puts a blanket around
you. She just rubs your back. She makes
you feel better. That’s the bottom line. They
make me feel better. I feel safe here. I feel
comfortable here. I feel confident here.”
Hospice of the Western Reserve is getting
closer, more personal, more available to
those who need us. We don’t just grow—we
respond. The fact that our teams do such
a terrific job at the bedside generates more
calls. Our assessment team is not willing to
put anyone on a waiting list because everyone
deserves the best possible care, and access to
quality end-of-life care.
A decade later, the goal of opening another Hospice
House was set to serve patients and families from the
western end of our service area. Monina Wagner, a
resident of Avon, recounts her days as a caregiver, and
how she traveled to David Simpson Hospice House
daily to care for her seriously ill mother. “We live in a
small region and 30 miles isn’t very far to go (for care,)
but when you are physically and mentally exhausted, it
is a very hard trip to make.”
Rd
Marina B. Grant
Best of all, this one-of-a-kind home away
from home is located in western Cuyahoga
County—a community we already serve in
private homes and nursing homes. A feasibility
study determined the need for a residential
hospice facility for our neighbors to the west;
the City of Westlake, with easy access from
I-90, made perfect sense. Its interstate makes it
easily accessible to the residents of neighboring
Lorain County as well.
you Are Here
tt
sse
Martha Grabner
But don’t just listen to me. Here’s what one of
our patients had to say.
Ba
William H. Goff
Hospice as we know it today is a relatively recent
concept that gained momentum in the United Kingdom
after the opening of St. Christopher’s Hospice in 1967
by Dame Cicely Saunders, widely regarded as the
founder of the modern hospice movement. It was based
on the philosophy of a home for people with terminal
illnesses—a place of rest and respite where people
could go to find comfort, a sense of dignity and peace
in the final stage of their life’s journey.
We have been providing hospice and palliative
care services to your loved ones and neighbors
since 1978. We give people whose life
expectancy is measured in months, weeks or
days, rather than years, the unique experience
to celebrate life, to be comfortable and to
enjoy the time they have.
Crocker Rd
Duane E. Collins
This summer, we proudly open the doors of
Ames Family Hospice House, a state-of-the-art
hospice facility that provides world class care
in a home-like environment. The House truly
has the look and feel of a home surrounded
by nature. Designed with patients and families
in mind, its unique, distinctive and innovative
concept reflects our years of experience in
caring for seriously ill people.
Brick by Brick
make a lasting memory at Ames Family Hospice House
by purchasing a brick for the grand opening of the Tribute
Walk. Community members and families, businesses and
institutions are welcome to help create a permanent display
of love and support.
A
snAPshoT
oF
former Browns owner Art Modell, approached the
Cleveland Foundation about supporting a new hospice
in Cuyahoga County, something she had envisioned
as a place rather than a philosophy. In 1995, Hospice
House (later renamed David Simpson Hospice House),
the area’s first residential hospice, opened its doors on
Cleveland’s lakefront on the east side. The facility has
had significant impact on the community.
setting our sights
Holiday
Inn
VICE CHAIRS
AmES FAmILy HOSPICE HOUSE
the CEO
Bradley Rd
Mary Ann Kocurko, CPA
Bradley Rd
CHAIR
Letter from
Building MeMories
A roAd MAP To
mily HosPiCe
Ames FA
House oPening
Viking Pk
2012 Board
oF directorS
Special
edition
Signature
I don’t wish to purchase a brick, but do want to help with
a gift of
GARDEN BENCH
Please print in capital and lowercase letters
the sentiment you want appear on your
bench plaque.
BRICK
Please print inscription as you wish it to appear.
4"x 8" Brick – $250
Stone Bench – $5,000
5
Julie Bell
¿Por qué elegir Ames Family
Hospice House?
Julie Bell is a member of the Ames Family Hospice House
Advisory Council, a group of dedicated volunteers who serve
Hospice of the Western Reserve. She is also a member of the
Bonne Bell family, whose coorporate headquarters is located
immediately to the north of the newly built Ames Family
Hospice House. We are pleased to have members of the
council, like Julie, who are dedicated not only to our mission
to provide quality end-of-life care, but also are recognized
and well respected within the Greater Cleveland community.
Julie was gracious enough to chat with us about why she has
chosen to be involved with Hospice of the Western Reserve:
Tell us about the Bonne Bell connection.
Hospice of the Western Reserve approached Bonne Bell with interest
in purchasing some land from us for their new facility to be built in
Westlake.The family felt it was a good fit.
do you have a personal hospice story to share?
When my husband was in the hospital and nearing death, the
Hospice team of experts helped us through this journey.They were so
knowledgeable and caring about what was happening. It helped me and
my family.
Why did you decide to be a part of our Advisory Council?
It was because of your fine reputation and the exceptional care you
provide in supporting individuals.
Part of the purchase agreement for the property was
to maintain the walking paths and allow them to be
open to the community. Why was that so important
to your family?
Bonne Bell has been a long-time supporter of fitness and
wellness. In the 1970’s, the company encouraged and
supported running and exercise programs for our employees.
The track was built by family and friends; it was open to the
public. The community response was positive, and it has stood
the test of time for everyone to use and enjoy. Thank you for
allowing that to continue.
Why do you think it is important that Ames Family
hospice house is on the west side of Cleveland?
The decision to build on the west side will not only benefit
Westlake, but the surrounding community, with improved
quality of life for so many and that is important.
Knowing you must get hundreds of requests for
product donations each day, how do you decide on
which organizations you will support each year?
We try to donate to organizations within our area, schools,
churches, shelters, and sporting events.
A Destination for Children and Teens
We are pleased to announce grant funds awarded by Ronald
McDonald House Charities® of Northeastern Ohio, Inc., to purchase
items and equipment for children and teen programs at Ames Family
Hospice House and The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Bereavement
Center. With this support, we are able to convert adult patient
suites to meet the needs of pediatric patients, as well as furnish the
Children’s Playroom and Teen Room to ensure that these rooms are
comfortable and inviting and establish a welcome space for children
experiencing grief who are visiting our bereavement center.
6
Únase a nosotros el Día de la Comunidad, el sábado
23 de junio de 1 a 4:00 p.m., para celebrar la
apertura del centro Ames Family Hospice House
perteneciente a Hospice of the Western Reserve, un
centro con 32 camas ubicado en Westlake. Al igual
que Hospice House, nuestro primer centro ubicado en
la zona Este de Cleveland, el centro en la zona Oeste
ofrece servicios especializados para aquellos que
enfrentan enfermedad terminal y programas continuos
para sus seres queridos, y expande el acceso de
nuestra comunidad a atención excepcional.
Hospice of the Western Reserve está cada vez
más cerca, es más personal y se encuentra más
al alcance de quienes nos necesitan. Damos a las
personas cuya esperanza de vida se mide en meses,
semanas o días, en lugar de años, la experiencia
única de celebrar la vida, estar cómodas y disfrutar
el tiempo que tienen. Hemos estado proporcionando
servicios de atención paliativa y para enfermos
terminales desde 1978 y nos sentimos felices de
estar aquí para usted cuando lo necesite.
¿Qué son los servicios para pacientes
desahuciados?
¿Cómo funcionan los servicios médicos
para pacientes desahuciados?
Mira a dentro para
informacion espanol
A Publication of Hospice of the Western Reserve
| hospicewr.org
The warm light
of home glows
W
Go Green! If you would like your copy
of Journey emailed to you, please send
your email address to Nicole Carlone at
ncarlone@hospicewr.org.
Find us on:
AMES FAMILy HOSPICE HOUSE
30080 Hospice Way, Westlake
32 Private patient suites
The “Green” House
Auxiliares de salud doméstica;
Some specific examples of our green initiatives:
Trabajadores sociales;
•Aminimumof10%ofallbuildingmaterialscontainrecycledcontentand
have been extracted and manufactured within 500 miles of the site.
Consejeros religiosos o de otro tipo;
Trabajadores voluntarios capacitados; y
Foniatras, fisioterapeutas y terapistas
ocupacionales, si fuese necesario.
El plan también incluye servicios médicos y
suplementarios, tales como cuidados auxiliares,
cuidados personales (ayuda para vestirse y bañarse),
servicios sociales, visitas al médico, asesoría y
servicios domésticos. También determina qué clase
de equipo médico, exámenes, procedimientos,
medicamentos y tratamientos se necesitan para
poder brindar servicios cómodos y de alta calidad.
7
800.707.8922
Enfermeros;
Un médico de los servicios para personas
desahuciadas (o el director médico);
Considerados como modelos de calidad y cuidados
compasivos para los últimos días de la vida de
una persona, los servicios médicos para pacientes
desahuciados – “Hospice” – comprenden un
método de trabajo en equipo para los cuidados
médicos especializados, tratamiento del dolor
y apoyo emocional y espiritual específicamente
adaptados a las necesidades y deseos del paciente.
También se brinda apoyo a sus seres queridos.
La idea primordial que rige estos servicios es
el convencimiento que todos y cada uno de
nosotros tenemos derecho a morir con dignidad
y sin sufrimientos, así como que nuestras familias
recibirán el apoyo necesario que nos permitirá
hacerlo. Se concentran en cuidar, no en curar, y
en la mayoría de los casos el cuidado se brinda en
el propio hogar del paciente. También se brindan
los servicios para pacientes desahuciados en
residencias independientes, hospitales, hogares
Journey
Hospice Resale Shop in Lyndhurst
The Ames Family Hospice House is striving for LEED Silver Certification, a
framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green
building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions. This
is achieved through a point system verified by stringent field conditions and
documentation. Green buildings reduce operating costs, increase asset value,
are more profitable in the long run, and offer a healthier place to live and work.
El médico de cabecera del paciente;
Cleveland, OH
Permit No. 848
17876 St. Clair Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44110-2602
Serving Ashtabula, Cuyahoga,
Geauga, Lake, Lorain and Summit
Counties with offices throughout.
El equipo de servicios para personas desahuciadas
elabora un plan de cuidados médicos que satisfaga
las necesidades individuales de cada paciente,
en cuanto a tratamiento del dolor y control de los
síntomas se refiere. Por lo general, el equipo está
compuesto por:
Volume 29 | 2012
PAID
mily HosPiCe
Ames FA
House oPening
de ancianos y en otros centros médicos para
cuidados prolongados. Los servicios para pacientes
desahuciados se ofrecen a pacientes de cualquier
edad, religión, raza, o aquejados de cualquier tipo
de enfermedad.
Por lo general, un familiar se encarga de los
servicios médicos básicos y, cuando corresponda,
ayuda a tomar decisiones a nombre del individuo
que sufre de una enfermedad terminal. Los miembros
del personal de los servicios para personas
desahuciadas hacen visitas rutinarias para evaluar el
estado del paciente, así como para brindar cuidados
y servicios médicos adicionales. El personal de
los servicios para personas desahuciadas está de
guardia 24 horas al día los siete días de la semana.
Non-profit Org.
U.S. Postage
•Lowemissionmaterialslikepaintandadhesives,housekeepingpractices,
contaminant isolation, filtration media, and ventilation have been used in the
construction.
•Over70%ofthesiteisvegetatedopenspace,withthevolumeofstormwater
run-off reduced and filtered.
•Abicyclestoragerackandpreferredparkingforlowemittingandfuel
efficient vehicles were incorporated into the site plan.
•AmesFamilyHospiceHousewillavoidupto850,000poundsofcarbon
dioxide emissions being released into the atmosphere by purchasing
renewable energy credits. The impact on renewable energy will be the same
as planting 3,495 mature trees and close to 1,100,000 miles not driven by
an average passenger car.
8
A Special Invitation
don’t miSS:
Our annual meeting at Windows
on the River and Greater Cleveland
Aquarium on Thursday, May 24 from
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Admission to the
Aquarium immediately following
beginning at 7:00 p.m. This is a great
way for us to meet you and for you to
see the Aquarium. Register online at
hospicewr.org/annualmeeting.
neW thiS year:
Save the date and tell your friends about
our first annual Walk to remember
at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Sunday,
September 9. Look for more information at
hospicewr.org/walk or contact us at
walk@hospicewr.org
Family kitchen and dining
room
Living room and study
Inner courtyards
Screened-in porches
Family alcoves with attached
porches
Exercise room and spa
Teen room and children’s
playroom
Meditation room
Gallery walk
Music and art therapy studios
our Mission
Hospice of the Western Reserve
provides palliative and end-of-life care,
caregiver support, and bereavement
services throughout Northern Ohio.
In celebration of the individual worth
of each life, we strive to relieve suffering,
enhance comfort, promote quality of
life, foster choice in end-of-life care, and
support effective grieving.
e are proud to announce the opening
of our inpatient hospice care facility: Ames
Family Hospice House. Opening in July,
the home-like Hospice
House answers the need
for world class hospice
services for communities
in the western territory
of our service area.
community
open house
ameS Family
hoSpice houSe
Saturday
June 23
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Overlooking Lake Erie, patients can come,
often in wheelchairs or in beds, and enjoy
the spectacular views.
When it was decided
to open a new hospice
care setting in Westlake,
the Ames family stepped
forward once again
with a lead gift. Chuck
and Jay share this proud
accomplishment with
their children, Paula, Dick
and Cindy. Paula Ames
Redman is also a member
of our Board of Directors.
The Ames family will
always be remembered for
the positive difference their
gifts have made. It is in
honoring their generosity
that the new residence has
been named Ames Family
Hospice House.
Construction of the over
40,000 square foot Ames
Family Hospice House
started in early 2011,
with a generous donation
from B. Charles “Chuck”
and Jay Ames. Chuck and
Jay became interested in
Hospice of the Western
Jay and Charles “Chuck” Ames.
Reserve after hearing
“the ames family’s
stories from a friend
extraordinary contribution,
who was a spiritual care
and the other generous
coordinator on a hospice
donations we’ve received,
team. Impressed by the
are vital in allowing us to
quality of care offered to
construct this new space,”
each patient, they became
Ames Family Hospice
said ceo, Bill Finn. “We
more aware of how
House responds to the
are humbled by chuck and
hospice makes a positive
ever-changing needs of
Jay ames’ support and
difference in people’s lives.
families. As Baby Boomers
thrilled to name the new
Chuck and Jay have been
age, and the number
building in their honor.”
approached to donate by
of distance caregivers
many agencies, but feel strongly drawn to
increase, the state-of-the-art building blends
causes that have a direct impact on people.
comfort care and technology, while a team
As a result, the Ames Family Viewing Deck
of caregivers wraps around the patient and
was built at David Simpson Hospice House.
loved ones to provide the best care possible.
Robert George
ONE ON ONE WITH
Cómo localizar los servicios
para pacientes desahuciados
Special
edition
Julie Bell
¿Por qué elegir Ames Family
Hospice House?
Julie Bell is a member of the Ames Family Hospice House
Advisory Council, a group of dedicated volunteers who serve
Hospice of the Western Reserve. She is also a member of the
Bonne Bell family, whose coorporate headquarters is located
immediately to the north of the newly built Ames Family
Hospice House. We are pleased to have members of the
council, like Julie, who are dedicated not only to our mission
to provide quality end-of-life care, but also are recognized
and well respected within the Greater Cleveland community.
Julie was gracious enough to chat with us about why she has
chosen to be involved with Hospice of the Western Reserve:
Tell us about the Bonne Bell connection.
Hospice of the Western Reserve approached Bonne Bell with interest
in purchasing some land from us for their new facility to be built in
Westlake.The family felt it was a good fit.
do you have a personal hospice story to share?
When my husband was in the hospital and nearing death, the
Hospice team of experts helped us through this journey.They were so
knowledgeable and caring about what was happening. It helped me and
my family.
Why did you decide to be a part of our Advisory Council?
It was because of your fine reputation and the exceptional care you
provide in supporting individuals.
Part of the purchase agreement for the property was
to maintain the walking paths and allow them to be
open to the community. Why was that so important
to your family?
Bonne Bell has been a long-time supporter of fitness and
wellness. In the 1970’s, the company encouraged and
supported running and exercise programs for our employees.
The track was built by family and friends; it was open to the
public. The community response was positive, and it has stood
the test of time for everyone to use and enjoy. Thank you for
allowing that to continue.
Why do you think it is important that Ames Family
hospice house is on the west side of Cleveland?
The decision to build on the west side will not only benefit
Westlake, but the surrounding community, with improved
quality of life for so many and that is important.
Knowing you must get hundreds of requests for
product donations each day, how do you decide on
which organizations you will support each year?
We try to donate to organizations within our area, schools,
churches, shelters, and sporting events.
A Destination for Children and Teens
We are pleased to announce grant funds awarded by Ronald
McDonald House Charities® of Northeastern Ohio, Inc., to purchase
items and equipment for children and teen programs at Ames Family
Hospice House and The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Bereavement
Center. With this support, we are able to convert adult patient
suites to meet the needs of pediatric patients, as well as furnish the
Children’s Playroom and Teen Room to ensure that these rooms are
comfortable and inviting and establish a welcome space for children
experiencing grief who are visiting our bereavement center.
6
Únase a nosotros el Día de la Comunidad, el sábado
23 de junio de 1 a 4:00 p.m., para celebrar la
apertura del centro Ames Family Hospice House
perteneciente a Hospice of the Western Reserve, un
centro con 32 camas ubicado en Westlake. Al igual
que Hospice House, nuestro primer centro ubicado en
la zona Este de Cleveland, el centro en la zona Oeste
ofrece servicios especializados para aquellos que
enfrentan enfermedad terminal y programas continuos
para sus seres queridos, y expande el acceso de
nuestra comunidad a atención excepcional.
Hospice of the Western Reserve está cada vez
más cerca, es más personal y se encuentra más
al alcance de quienes nos necesitan. Damos a las
personas cuya esperanza de vida se mide en meses,
semanas o días, en lugar de años, la experiencia
única de celebrar la vida, estar cómodas y disfrutar
el tiempo que tienen. Hemos estado proporcionando
servicios de atención paliativa y para enfermos
terminales desde 1978 y nos sentimos felices de
estar aquí para usted cuando lo necesite.
¿Qué son los servicios para pacientes
desahuciados?
¿Cómo funcionan los servicios médicos
para pacientes desahuciados?
Mira a dentro para
informacion espanol
A Publication of Hospice of the Western Reserve
| hospicewr.org
The warm light
of home glows
W
Go Green! If you would like your copy
of Journey emailed to you, please send
your email address to Nicole Carlone at
ncarlone@hospicewr.org.
Find us on:
AMES FAMILy HOSPICE HOUSE
30080 Hospice Way, Westlake
32 Private patient suites
The “Green” House
Auxiliares de salud doméstica;
Some specific examples of our green initiatives:
Trabajadores sociales;
•Aminimumof10%ofallbuildingmaterialscontainrecycledcontentand
have been extracted and manufactured within 500 miles of the site.
Consejeros religiosos o de otro tipo;
Trabajadores voluntarios capacitados; y
Foniatras, fisioterapeutas y terapistas
ocupacionales, si fuese necesario.
El plan también incluye servicios médicos y
suplementarios, tales como cuidados auxiliares,
cuidados personales (ayuda para vestirse y bañarse),
servicios sociales, visitas al médico, asesoría y
servicios domésticos. También determina qué clase
de equipo médico, exámenes, procedimientos,
medicamentos y tratamientos se necesitan para
poder brindar servicios cómodos y de alta calidad.
7
800.707.8922
Enfermeros;
Un médico de los servicios para personas
desahuciadas (o el director médico);
Considerados como modelos de calidad y cuidados
compasivos para los últimos días de la vida de
una persona, los servicios médicos para pacientes
desahuciados – “Hospice” – comprenden un
método de trabajo en equipo para los cuidados
médicos especializados, tratamiento del dolor
y apoyo emocional y espiritual específicamente
adaptados a las necesidades y deseos del paciente.
También se brinda apoyo a sus seres queridos.
La idea primordial que rige estos servicios es
el convencimiento que todos y cada uno de
nosotros tenemos derecho a morir con dignidad
y sin sufrimientos, así como que nuestras familias
recibirán el apoyo necesario que nos permitirá
hacerlo. Se concentran en cuidar, no en curar, y
en la mayoría de los casos el cuidado se brinda en
el propio hogar del paciente. También se brindan
los servicios para pacientes desahuciados en
residencias independientes, hospitales, hogares
Journey
Hospice Resale Shop in Lyndhurst
The Ames Family Hospice House is striving for LEED Silver Certification, a
framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green
building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions. This
is achieved through a point system verified by stringent field conditions and
documentation. Green buildings reduce operating costs, increase asset value,
are more profitable in the long run, and offer a healthier place to live and work.
El médico de cabecera del paciente;
Cleveland, OH
Permit No. 848
17876 St. Clair Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44110-2602
Serving Ashtabula, Cuyahoga,
Geauga, Lake, Lorain and Summit
Counties with offices throughout.
El equipo de servicios para personas desahuciadas
elabora un plan de cuidados médicos que satisfaga
las necesidades individuales de cada paciente,
en cuanto a tratamiento del dolor y control de los
síntomas se refiere. Por lo general, el equipo está
compuesto por:
Volume 29 | 2012
PAID
mily HosPiCe
Ames FA
House oPening
de ancianos y en otros centros médicos para
cuidados prolongados. Los servicios para pacientes
desahuciados se ofrecen a pacientes de cualquier
edad, religión, raza, o aquejados de cualquier tipo
de enfermedad.
Por lo general, un familiar se encarga de los
servicios médicos básicos y, cuando corresponda,
ayuda a tomar decisiones a nombre del individuo
que sufre de una enfermedad terminal. Los miembros
del personal de los servicios para personas
desahuciadas hacen visitas rutinarias para evaluar el
estado del paciente, así como para brindar cuidados
y servicios médicos adicionales. El personal de
los servicios para personas desahuciadas está de
guardia 24 horas al día los siete días de la semana.
Non-profit Org.
U.S. Postage
•Lowemissionmaterialslikepaintandadhesives,housekeepingpractices,
contaminant isolation, filtration media, and ventilation have been used in the
construction.
•Over70%ofthesiteisvegetatedopenspace,withthevolumeofstormwater
run-off reduced and filtered.
•Abicyclestoragerackandpreferredparkingforlowemittingandfuel
efficient vehicles were incorporated into the site plan.
•AmesFamilyHospiceHousewillavoidupto850,000poundsofcarbon
dioxide emissions being released into the atmosphere by purchasing
renewable energy credits. The impact on renewable energy will be the same
as planting 3,495 mature trees and close to 1,100,000 miles not driven by
an average passenger car.
8
A Special Invitation
don’t miSS:
Our annual meeting at Windows
on the River and Greater Cleveland
Aquarium on Thursday, May 24 from
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Admission to the
Aquarium immediately following
beginning at 7:00 p.m. This is a great
way for us to meet you and for you to
see the Aquarium. Register online at
hospicewr.org/annualmeeting.
neW thiS year:
Save the date and tell your friends about
our first annual Walk to remember
at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Sunday,
September 9. Look for more information at
hospicewr.org/walk or contact us at
walk@hospicewr.org
Family kitchen and dining
room
Living room and study
Inner courtyards
Screened-in porches
Family alcoves with attached
porches
Exercise room and spa
Teen room and children’s
playroom
Meditation room
Gallery walk
Music and art therapy studios
our Mission
Hospice of the Western Reserve
provides palliative and end-of-life care,
caregiver support, and bereavement
services throughout Northern Ohio.
In celebration of the individual worth
of each life, we strive to relieve suffering,
enhance comfort, promote quality of
life, foster choice in end-of-life care, and
support effective grieving.
e are proud to announce the opening
of our inpatient hospice care facility: Ames
Family Hospice House. Opening in July,
the home-like Hospice
House answers the need
for world class hospice
services for communities
in the western territory
of our service area.
community
open house
ameS Family
hoSpice houSe
Saturday
June 23
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Overlooking Lake Erie, patients can come,
often in wheelchairs or in beds, and enjoy
the spectacular views.
When it was decided
to open a new hospice
care setting in Westlake,
the Ames family stepped
forward once again
with a lead gift. Chuck
and Jay share this proud
accomplishment with
their children, Paula, Dick
and Cindy. Paula Ames
Redman is also a member
of our Board of Directors.
The Ames family will
always be remembered for
the positive difference their
gifts have made. It is in
honoring their generosity
that the new residence has
been named Ames Family
Hospice House.
Construction of the over
40,000 square foot Ames
Family Hospice House
started in early 2011,
with a generous donation
from B. Charles “Chuck”
and Jay Ames. Chuck and
Jay became interested in
Hospice of the Western
Jay and Charles “Chuck” Ames.
Reserve after hearing
“the ames family’s
stories from a friend
extraordinary contribution,
who was a spiritual care
and the other generous
coordinator on a hospice
donations we’ve received,
team. Impressed by the
are vital in allowing us to
quality of care offered to
construct this new space,”
each patient, they became
Ames Family Hospice
said ceo, Bill Finn. “We
more aware of how
House responds to the
are humbled by chuck and
hospice makes a positive
ever-changing needs of
Jay ames’ support and
difference in people’s lives.
families. As Baby Boomers
thrilled to name the new
Chuck and Jay have been
age, and the number
building in their honor.”
approached to donate by
of distance caregivers
many agencies, but feel strongly drawn to
increase, the state-of-the-art building blends
causes that have a direct impact on people.
comfort care and technology, while a team
As a result, the Ames Family Viewing Deck
of caregivers wraps around the patient and
was built at David Simpson Hospice House.
loved ones to provide the best care possible.
Robert George
ONE ON ONE WITH
Cómo localizar los servicios
para pacientes desahuciados
Special
edition
Julie Bell
¿Por qué elegir Ames Family
Hospice House?
Julie Bell is a member of the Ames Family Hospice House
Advisory Council, a group of dedicated volunteers who serve
Hospice of the Western Reserve. She is also a member of the
Bonne Bell family, whose coorporate headquarters is located
immediately to the north of the newly built Ames Family
Hospice House. We are pleased to have members of the
council, like Julie, who are dedicated not only to our mission
to provide quality end-of-life care, but also are recognized
and well respected within the Greater Cleveland community.
Julie was gracious enough to chat with us about why she has
chosen to be involved with Hospice of the Western Reserve:
Tell us about the Bonne Bell connection.
Hospice of the Western Reserve approached Bonne Bell with interest
in purchasing some land from us for their new facility to be built in
Westlake.The family felt it was a good fit.
do you have a personal hospice story to share?
When my husband was in the hospital and nearing death, the
Hospice team of experts helped us through this journey.They were so
knowledgeable and caring about what was happening. It helped me and
my family.
Why did you decide to be a part of our Advisory Council?
It was because of your fine reputation and the exceptional care you
provide in supporting individuals.
Part of the purchase agreement for the property was
to maintain the walking paths and allow them to be
open to the community. Why was that so important
to your family?
Bonne Bell has been a long-time supporter of fitness and
wellness. In the 1970’s, the company encouraged and
supported running and exercise programs for our employees.
The track was built by family and friends; it was open to the
public. The community response was positive, and it has stood
the test of time for everyone to use and enjoy. Thank you for
allowing that to continue.
Why do you think it is important that Ames Family
hospice house is on the west side of Cleveland?
The decision to build on the west side will not only benefit
Westlake, but the surrounding community, with improved
quality of life for so many and that is important.
Knowing you must get hundreds of requests for
product donations each day, how do you decide on
which organizations you will support each year?
We try to donate to organizations within our area, schools,
churches, shelters, and sporting events.
A Destination for Children and Teens
We are pleased to announce grant funds awarded by Ronald
McDonald House Charities® of Northeastern Ohio, Inc., to purchase
items and equipment for children and teen programs at Ames Family
Hospice House and The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Bereavement
Center. With this support, we are able to convert adult patient
suites to meet the needs of pediatric patients, as well as furnish the
Children’s Playroom and Teen Room to ensure that these rooms are
comfortable and inviting and establish a welcome space for children
experiencing grief who are visiting our bereavement center.
6
Únase a nosotros el Día de la Comunidad, el sábado
23 de junio de 1 a 4:00 p.m., para celebrar la
apertura del centro Ames Family Hospice House
perteneciente a Hospice of the Western Reserve, un
centro con 32 camas ubicado en Westlake. Al igual
que Hospice House, nuestro primer centro ubicado en
la zona Este de Cleveland, el centro en la zona Oeste
ofrece servicios especializados para aquellos que
enfrentan enfermedad terminal y programas continuos
para sus seres queridos, y expande el acceso de
nuestra comunidad a atención excepcional.
Hospice of the Western Reserve está cada vez
más cerca, es más personal y se encuentra más
al alcance de quienes nos necesitan. Damos a las
personas cuya esperanza de vida se mide en meses,
semanas o días, en lugar de años, la experiencia
única de celebrar la vida, estar cómodas y disfrutar
el tiempo que tienen. Hemos estado proporcionando
servicios de atención paliativa y para enfermos
terminales desde 1978 y nos sentimos felices de
estar aquí para usted cuando lo necesite.
¿Qué son los servicios para pacientes
desahuciados?
¿Cómo funcionan los servicios médicos
para pacientes desahuciados?
Mira a dentro para
informacion espanol
A Publication of Hospice of the Western Reserve
| hospicewr.org
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of home glows
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Go Green! If you would like your copy
of Journey emailed to you, please send
your email address to Nicole Carlone at
ncarlone@hospicewr.org.
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AMES FAMILy HOSPICE HOUSE
30080 Hospice Way, Westlake
32 Private patient suites
The “Green” House
Auxiliares de salud doméstica;
Some specific examples of our green initiatives:
Trabajadores sociales;
•Aminimumof10%ofallbuildingmaterialscontainrecycledcontentand
have been extracted and manufactured within 500 miles of the site.
Consejeros religiosos o de otro tipo;
Trabajadores voluntarios capacitados; y
Foniatras, fisioterapeutas y terapistas
ocupacionales, si fuese necesario.
El plan también incluye servicios médicos y
suplementarios, tales como cuidados auxiliares,
cuidados personales (ayuda para vestirse y bañarse),
servicios sociales, visitas al médico, asesoría y
servicios domésticos. También determina qué clase
de equipo médico, exámenes, procedimientos,
medicamentos y tratamientos se necesitan para
poder brindar servicios cómodos y de alta calidad.
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800.707.8922
Enfermeros;
Un médico de los servicios para personas
desahuciadas (o el director médico);
Considerados como modelos de calidad y cuidados
compasivos para los últimos días de la vida de
una persona, los servicios médicos para pacientes
desahuciados – “Hospice” – comprenden un
método de trabajo en equipo para los cuidados
médicos especializados, tratamiento del dolor
y apoyo emocional y espiritual específicamente
adaptados a las necesidades y deseos del paciente.
También se brinda apoyo a sus seres queridos.
La idea primordial que rige estos servicios es
el convencimiento que todos y cada uno de
nosotros tenemos derecho a morir con dignidad
y sin sufrimientos, así como que nuestras familias
recibirán el apoyo necesario que nos permitirá
hacerlo. Se concentran en cuidar, no en curar, y
en la mayoría de los casos el cuidado se brinda en
el propio hogar del paciente. También se brindan
los servicios para pacientes desahuciados en
residencias independientes, hospitales, hogares
Journey
Hospice Resale Shop in Lyndhurst
The Ames Family Hospice House is striving for LEED Silver Certification, a
framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green
building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions. This
is achieved through a point system verified by stringent field conditions and
documentation. Green buildings reduce operating costs, increase asset value,
are more profitable in the long run, and offer a healthier place to live and work.
El médico de cabecera del paciente;
Cleveland, OH
Permit No. 848
17876 St. Clair Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44110-2602
Serving Ashtabula, Cuyahoga,
Geauga, Lake, Lorain and Summit
Counties with offices throughout.
El equipo de servicios para personas desahuciadas
elabora un plan de cuidados médicos que satisfaga
las necesidades individuales de cada paciente,
en cuanto a tratamiento del dolor y control de los
síntomas se refiere. Por lo general, el equipo está
compuesto por:
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de ancianos y en otros centros médicos para
cuidados prolongados. Los servicios para pacientes
desahuciados se ofrecen a pacientes de cualquier
edad, religión, raza, o aquejados de cualquier tipo
de enfermedad.
Por lo general, un familiar se encarga de los
servicios médicos básicos y, cuando corresponda,
ayuda a tomar decisiones a nombre del individuo
que sufre de una enfermedad terminal. Los miembros
del personal de los servicios para personas
desahuciadas hacen visitas rutinarias para evaluar el
estado del paciente, así como para brindar cuidados
y servicios médicos adicionales. El personal de
los servicios para personas desahuciadas está de
guardia 24 horas al día los siete días de la semana.
Non-profit Org.
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•Lowemissionmaterialslikepaintandadhesives,housekeepingpractices,
contaminant isolation, filtration media, and ventilation have been used in the
construction.
•Over70%ofthesiteisvegetatedopenspace,withthevolumeofstormwater
run-off reduced and filtered.
•Abicyclestoragerackandpreferredparkingforlowemittingandfuel
efficient vehicles were incorporated into the site plan.
•AmesFamilyHospiceHousewillavoidupto850,000poundsofcarbon
dioxide emissions being released into the atmosphere by purchasing
renewable energy credits. The impact on renewable energy will be the same
as planting 3,495 mature trees and close to 1,100,000 miles not driven by
an average passenger car.
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A Special Invitation
don’t miSS:
Our annual meeting at Windows
on the River and Greater Cleveland
Aquarium on Thursday, May 24 from
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Admission to the
Aquarium immediately following
beginning at 7:00 p.m. This is a great
way for us to meet you and for you to
see the Aquarium. Register online at
hospicewr.org/annualmeeting.
neW thiS year:
Save the date and tell your friends about
our first annual Walk to remember
at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Sunday,
September 9. Look for more information at
hospicewr.org/walk or contact us at
walk@hospicewr.org
Family kitchen and dining
room
Living room and study
Inner courtyards
Screened-in porches
Family alcoves with attached
porches
Exercise room and spa
Teen room and children’s
playroom
Meditation room
Gallery walk
Music and art therapy studios
our Mission
Hospice of the Western Reserve
provides palliative and end-of-life care,
caregiver support, and bereavement
services throughout Northern Ohio.
In celebration of the individual worth
of each life, we strive to relieve suffering,
enhance comfort, promote quality of
life, foster choice in end-of-life care, and
support effective grieving.
e are proud to announce the opening
of our inpatient hospice care facility: Ames
Family Hospice House. Opening in July,
the home-like Hospice
House answers the need
for world class hospice
services for communities
in the western territory
of our service area.
community
open house
ameS Family
hoSpice houSe
Saturday
June 23
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Overlooking Lake Erie, patients can come,
often in wheelchairs or in beds, and enjoy
the spectacular views.
When it was decided
to open a new hospice
care setting in Westlake,
the Ames family stepped
forward once again
with a lead gift. Chuck
and Jay share this proud
accomplishment with
their children, Paula, Dick
and Cindy. Paula Ames
Redman is also a member
of our Board of Directors.
The Ames family will
always be remembered for
the positive difference their
gifts have made. It is in
honoring their generosity
that the new residence has
been named Ames Family
Hospice House.
Construction of the over
40,000 square foot Ames
Family Hospice House
started in early 2011,
with a generous donation
from B. Charles “Chuck”
and Jay Ames. Chuck and
Jay became interested in
Hospice of the Western
Jay and Charles “Chuck” Ames.
Reserve after hearing
“the ames family’s
stories from a friend
extraordinary contribution,
who was a spiritual care
and the other generous
coordinator on a hospice
donations we’ve received,
team. Impressed by the
are vital in allowing us to
quality of care offered to
construct this new space,”
each patient, they became
Ames Family Hospice
said ceo, Bill Finn. “We
more aware of how
House responds to the
are humbled by chuck and
hospice makes a positive
ever-changing needs of
Jay ames’ support and
difference in people’s lives.
families. As Baby Boomers
thrilled to name the new
Chuck and Jay have been
age, and the number
building in their honor.”
approached to donate by
of distance caregivers
many agencies, but feel strongly drawn to
increase, the state-of-the-art building blends
causes that have a direct impact on people.
comfort care and technology, while a team
As a result, the Ames Family Viewing Deck
of caregivers wraps around the patient and
was built at David Simpson Hospice House.
loved ones to provide the best care possible.
Robert George
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