Serenity had the joy of celebrating Kathleenβs 103rd birthday while also honoring her incredible years of military service!
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With the help of Oregon Living & Rehabilitation Center, we shared a beautiful afternoon filled with gratitude and recognition. Our own Dawn (social worker) and Marddi (Navy veteran and volunteer) led ...
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At Generations of Neighbors Nursing Home, the Forrest City Nurse Honor Guard held a touching bedside pinning ceremony to recognize one of Serenity's patients for her years of dedicated nursing service. Surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, she was honored by six fellow ...
πβ€οΈ A Visit from Alise: A Story About Life, Love, and Legacy β€οΈπ
At Serenity Hospice and Home, we recently witnessed a moment that touched every heartβwhen Kevin, a longtime member of the Illinois dairy industry, reunited with his beloved red Holstein cow, Alise.
Kevinβs passion for farming and deep roots in ...
Legacy Projects: Heartbeats Bring Rhythm And Love
Kearsti-Rae (K-Rae) Knowles, MMT, LPMT, MT-BC
Music Therapist and Owner of Safe In Sound Music Therapy LLC
One of the responsibilities of a hospice music therapist is to provide mindful attention to the developmental needs of our patients. Oftentimes, people hear "developmental needs" and think of ...
Our 2024 summer newsletter features an inspiring patient story, a brand-new bereavement retreat, news on fundraising, and more. We'd like to invite you to download this edition. Download the 2024 Summer Newsletter...
βI want to help others,β says Gary Greenfield. As a patient at Serenity Home living with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), Garyβs challenges would be nearly impossible for most of us to appreciate. ALS has left Gary non-verbal, unable to speak out loud. Still, Garyβs ability to communicate goes beyond the ...
Volunteers help Serenity thrive in helping, reaching, and serving those in need.
The week of April 21, 2024, we uplift and highlight our many volunteers that do incredible work!
Angel Treasures (resale shops)
The Serenity Shed (bereavement center)
Veteran Volunteers
Administrative Volunteers
Book Club
Gatherer Group
Fundraising
Music
Direct Patient Care
THANK YOU!!!
Quotes From Our Volunteers:
"Volunteering at Angel Treasures I (Mt. ...
At Serenity Hospice and Home, we are delighted to introduce our new Medical Director, Dr. John Plescia. A familiar name in the Mt. Morris-Oregon area, Dr. Plescia has been a beacon of compassionate care since joining our team in the fall of 2023. His professional journey has seen him in ...
Celebrate 40 years of hospice service throughout the communities that Serenity serves!
We invite you to read Serenity's Community Guide and annual report to learn more about the caring and important services of Serenity Hospice & Home.
Click here to view the Community Guide online...
Featuring:
Message from CEO, Lynn Knodle.
Awards and ...
After more than 50 years of marriage, Charles and Marianne Svihlik still look at each other with love. Marianne is a cancer survivor and Charles is a current patient with Serenity Hospice. βTheir daughter called me and asked if I would conduct a marriage vow renewal ceremony,β said Serenity Chaplain ...
