Cypress Basin Hospice has provided comfort, care, and compassion to the citizens of Northeast Texas since 1986. Founded by a group of community volunteers who saw the need for quality, end of life care for their neighbors, Cypress Basin Hospice remains the only non for profit, community board ran hospice in Northeast Texas. Staying true… Read More
Where can you find a metal six-foot knight in shining armor, a beautifully adorned treasure chest, signed artwork and deer mounts? How about name brand clothing, housewares, antiques and collectibles? You’ll find all of these items and more at your local Cypress Basin Hospice Thrift Store. “Going into a Cypress Basin Hospice Thrift Store is… Read More
At the death of his best friend the poet Lord Alfred Tennyson wrote: The yule-log sparkled keen with frost, No wing of wind the region swept, But over all things brooding slept The quiet sense of something lost. When we face the holidays absent of those who hold an intimate place in our heart and… Read More
Hospice. It’s a scary word isn’t it? But it doesn’t have to be. What if I told you there is a team of skilled, qualified individuals that want to care for you and your loved ones in your time of need. A team that will provide pain management, symptom control, psychosocial support, and spiritual care… Read More
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to increasing awareness of breast cancer, raising funding for research into the cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure of breast cancer, and providing information and support for those with breast cancer or for those who may be at risk for breast cancer. The American Cancer… Read More
Myth: Hospice care is only for people giving up on life. Fact: Ultimately, hospice is not about dying. It is about helping patients live life to the fullest, with the time they have left. Multiple research studies show those with a terminal illness who choose hospice often live longer and have a better quality of life… Read More
Since March, we’ve been dealing with various forms of isolation and distancing. Something about that is contrary to how we want to live. We are by nature as Americans travelers, explorers, people who gather, and folks who determine our own limitations and boundaries. We have not easily adapted to what the global events of 2020… Read More
Let’s be honest, 2020 has not exactly been the year that we expected. As we prepared ourselves for the beginning of the year, we all had hopes and dreams for what the new year would bring; new opportunities, graduations, celebrations, vacations and new memories. Many of us had plans we were looking forward to implementing.… Read More
Every April, volunteers around the nation are appreciated and recognized for all the hard work they provide to nonprofits and community organizations. Cypress Basin Hospice is no different. During volunteer appreciation week we pause for food, fellowship, and celebrating the accomplishments of our volunteers. These volunteers sit with patients, help families and caregivers in their… Read More
The month of March showcases social workers around the country and highlights the important contributions they make to society. Whether a social worker is in the healthcare setting or work with children, social workers provide a very needed service to our communities. Social workers specifically in hospice provide support to both the patient and patient… Read More