Inside Athena: Judy Nadeau Fulfills Her Mission to Help Others During End of Life
Hospice Services of Massachusetts Volunteer and Bereavement Coordinator brings experience, heart, and passion to her role. Continue Reading Continue reading
A Healthier Approach To Caring
Staying Active During Senior Health and Fitness Day
An Athena Health Care Systems Physical Therapist shares tips for staying active during Senior Health and Fitness Day. Continue Reading Continue reading
An Occupational Therapist’s Tips to Staying Independent
April is National Occupational Therapy Month and an Athena therapist is sharing tips on keeping your independence. Continue Reading Continue reading
Heartfelt Healing: How Athena’s Skilled Nursing Facilities Empower Hearts
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
Athena Celebrates 40 Years of Community Commitment
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
Hospice Myths Debunked: Uncovering Truth About Hospice Care
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
Inside Athena: The Vision of Hospice Services of Massachusetts Executive Director
Hospice Services of Massachusetts Executive Director Tricia Kelleher has been with the company for more than a decade and, in her current role, wants patients and their families to know the team is always there. In addition, she wants the team to know she is always there to support them however she can. Continue Reading Continue reading
The Dream Job For Hospice of Western & Central Mass. Social Worker
Social Worker Julie Frost says she’s always loved what hospice stood for and says it’s special to be a part of end-of-life for people. Continue Reading Continue reading
Hospice Patient Skis “Norm’s Way” One Last Time
Hospice Services of Massachusetts, Cape Regency Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, the Adaptive Program at Wachusett Mountain and more all rallied efforts to make a hospice patient’s final wish come true. Continue Reading Continue reading
Hospice of Western & Central Mass. Patient Marriage Wish Comes True
AGAWAM, M.A. — In partnership with Heritage Hall South in Agawam, Hospice of Western & Central Massachusetts hosted a wedding to make one of their patient’s dreams come true, which is to marry the love of his life. The wedding ceremony was held on February 20th, 2023, at Heritage Hall South where family, friends, and… Continue Reading Continue reading
