The Hospice of Baton Rouge

This National CNA Week, we celebrate the compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants who make an extraordinary difference in the lives of our patients and families every day.

CNAs are often the familiar faces offering comfort, dignity, and support during some of life's most vulnerable moments. Whether assisting with personal care, providing companionship, or simply offering a reassuring presence, their dedication helps ensure every patient receives care with compassion and respect.

To our incredible CNA team: thank you for the kindness, patience, and heart you bring to your work. Your commitment to caring for others leaves a lasting impact on the patients, families, and colleagues you serve.

Happy National CNA Week from all of us at The Hospice of Baton Rouge!

When families begin exploring hospice care, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start or what questions to ask.

At The Hospice of Baton Rouge, we encourage families to begin with a few key considerations:

What services are included in hospice care?
How is pain and symptom management handled?
Who makes up the care team?
How often will visits occur, and where is care provided?
What support is available for family caregivers?
How are after-hours needs and emergencies managed?

Asking these questions can help clarify what to expect and ensure care aligns with your loved one’s needs and goals.

Our team is here to guide you through each step with clarity, compassion, and support.

Thank you for making a difference 💙

Because of you, we were able to accomplish amazing things this past year:

• 1,352 patients cared for
• $580,552 in care provided to non-funded patients
• 130,642 patient care visits made
• 7,544 volunteer hours
• 273 veterans honored

Every number tells a story of comfort, compassion, and support for local individuals and families.

Thank you to our donors, volunteers, community partners, and supporters. Your generosity ensures compassionate care reaches those who need it most, right here in our own community.

Behind every patient is often a caregiver providing comfort, support, advocacy, and love—often without recognition.
Whether managing medications, attending appointments, offering reassurance, or simply being present, caregivers play an essential role in the journey of serious illness.

At The Hospice of Baton Rouge, we know caregiving can be both meaningful and challenging. That’s why we’re committed to supporting not only our patients, but the family members and loved ones who care for them every day.

This month, we honor caregivers throughout our community and thank them for the compassion, strength, and dedication they bring to those they love. Your care makes a difference.

In addition, The Retreat at Quarters Lake offers the Compassionate Caregivers: Virtual Peer Support Group, the last Monday of each month. Learn more or sign up at Retreatbr.org

At The Hospice of Baton Rouge, we recognize that grief and emotional strain don’t always look the same—especially for men, who are often expected to carry it quietly.

In honor of Men’s Mental Health Month, we’re highlighting Fathers Beyond the Silence, a support group at The Retreat at Quarters Lake created BY a father FOR fathers navigating grief, loss and life’s most difficult transitions.

Facilitated by Randall Dunn and offered in partnership with The Med Foundation and the Grieving Dads Project, this group provides compassionate peer support for fathers in our community—creating space for honest conversation, shared experience, and connection.

Support doesn’t have to be silent. Sometimes healing begins simply by showing up.

med Foundation