When a loved one enters hospice care, families are often introduced to a social worker who plays a key role in guiding them through the process. But what exactly does a hospice social worker do to support both the patient and the family? Michael Kachadoorian, our Executive Director at Hospice of Western & Central Massachusetts,… Continue Reading Continue reading
Over the past few weeks, we’ve had the chance to educate the community about hospice care through our appearances on WWLP’s Mass Appeal. One question we hear often is, ‘How can I help?’ To answer that, our Executive Director of Hospice of Western & Central Massachusetts, Michael Kachadoorian, and Volunteer Coordinator, Elizabeth Jezierski, joined the… Continue Reading Continue reading
FEEDING HILLS, M.A. — Michael Kachadoorian, our Executive Director at Hospice of Western & Central Massachusetts, appeared on WWLP’s Mass Appeal to discuss the myths and facts about hospice care. He was invited back for a follow-up, and we were excited to continue the conversation and share more valuable information. Watch the clip here. Hospice… Continue Reading Continue reading
Hospice of Western & Central Massachusetts Executive Director Michael Kachadoorian joined Patrick Berry with WWLP’s Mass Appeal to debunk hospice myths and offer facts about what the service offers. Continue Reading Continue reading
Hospice Services of Massachusetts Volunteer and Bereavement Coordinator brings experience, heart, and passion to her role. Continue Reading Continue reading
An Athena Health Care Systems Physical Therapist shares tips for staying active during Senior Health and Fitness Day. Continue Reading Continue reading
April is National Occupational Therapy Month and an Athena therapist is sharing tips on keeping your independence. Continue Reading Continue reading
Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Krista Santilli-Grace, shines a light on the heartwarming recovery that happens within Athena’s skilled nursing facilities. February is not just a month for red roses and chocolates. February celebrates American Heart Month, a time to focus on the health of one of our most vital organs. In the spirit of building… Continue Reading Continue reading
Personalized Care in Your Community. Our Commitment to Care. For the past 40 years, Athena Health Care Systems has prided itself on building individual and personalized communities for its residents. Community is not any one thing – it is not a building; it is not a rating; it is not a quantifiable metric. Community is the… Continue Reading Continue reading
Dr. Krista Santilli-Grace, Chief Medical Officer at Athena Health Care Systems, breaks down some of the common myths that our hospice teams get asked. Continue Reading Continue reading
