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Care for the Caregiver: Refilling Our Cup "There are only four kinds of people in the world: Those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers and those who will need caregivers." – Rosalynn Carter More than 53 million...
The Parting Planner Podcast, with Host Lynn Blanco Perez, Featuring Executive Director Mary Thorsby
In this episode, Mary shares more about Abode and some lessons learned from working with the Dying. We chat about how her experience at ABODE also helped her support her mother at her end of life. Mary is a light and I’m so happy I got to sit and chat with her....
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News From Home – Spring 2021
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2020 End of Year Letter
There’s no place like home for the holidays. And, just like at your home, here at ABODE we make everything warm, cozy and bright for our many Guests facing their end-of-life journey – at no cost to them. Despite the difficulties and uncertainty of 2020, we’ve continued to care for a wonderful variety of Guests and welcomed so many of their family members and friends to be with them in their final months, weeks and days. For those with no family or friends, we step into that role – sitting vigil, holding their hands and sharing the love they need so they can let go. At ABODE, no one dies alone.
News From Home – Winter 2020
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News From Home – Fall 2020
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The Parting Planner Podcast, with Host Lynn Blanco Perez, Featuring Executive Director Mary Thorsby
In this episode, Mary shares more about Abode and some lessons learned from working with the Dying. We chat about how her experience at ABODE also helped her support her mother at her end of life. Mary is a light and I’m so happy I got to sit and chat with her....
Honoring Your Loved Ones: Luminarias
Honoring Your Loved Ones: Luminarias Abode is an incredible organization that touches the hearts of so many. They're here to explain how you can brighten a night for people suffering terminal illnesses. Plus, the Conroy Christmas Carolers give us a special...
Local nonprofit provides comfort, free place to stay for terminally ill people
KSATSAN ANTONIO – A recent study shows that many Baby Boomers don’t have support systems and will die alone, but one local nonprofit is working to fix that problem. Jack Hall, 64, has terminal cancer. He could die at any time, but he's OK with that. “I'm a believer....
Many Aging Baby Boomers Don’t Have Support Systems. End-Of-Life Programs Want To Help
Texas Public Radio Texas Standard"This is a little walk I take every morning, just to spend time with God." Jack Hall is meandering along a path around the backyard of a modest home on the Northeast Side of San Antonio. "The wind chimes, when the wind is blowing,...