A Few Good Men and Women

• More than 50,000 veterans die each month; roughly 28% of U.S. deaths.
• Nearly 40% of veterans live in rural areas where community hospices and VA palliative care programs are often not readily available.
• On any given night, more than 200,000 veterans are without shelter and lack basic healthcare.

Covenant Hospice is reaching out to Veterans
Covenant Hospice recently received a "Reaching Out" grant from The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). Funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the grant's program is designed to increase access to hospice and palliative care services for rural and homeless Veterans. Learn more.

 

Recognizing our Veterans

In a spirit of gratitude and heartfelt recognition of their service and sacrifices, Covenant Hospice will be hosting special Veteran’s Recognition Celebrations throughout its 35 county service area. Covenant will be performing ceremonies in various nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and patient homes. Each veteran will be presented with a Hospice and Veteran’s Partnership pin and a certificate expressing gratitude for their years of service to our country.  View our calendar for dates and locations.

 

November is National Hospice Month

In celebration of National Hospice Month, Covenant Hospice and various local tree nurseries will be teaming up to plant trees throughout South Alabama, Northwest Florida, and the Big Bend area of Florida.  Covenant Hospice hopes that by planting these trees, they will grow roots of awareness in the local community of the compassionate care that hospice provides, and the peace that hospice brings.  The trees will also serve as a reminder that all people have the right to live with dignity and respect, even to the last moment of life.  View our calendar for dates and locations.

 

November is also National Alzheimer's Awareness Month

In celebration of Alzhimer's Awareness Month, Alzheimer's Family Services will host "National Memory Screening Day" in conjunction with the Alzheimer's Foundation of America on November 17 from 11 am - 4 pm.  Appointments are required and results are immediate.  Donations are appreciated.  Contact AFS for more information at (850) 478-7790.  Also join AFS for Walk a Mile for Alzheimer's on November 14 at Seville Square in downtown Pensacola.  Visit the Walk A Mile for Alzheimer's site for more details and registration.