Testimonials

Lynne's Story

 

“It was so helpful to have Hospice of Dubuque overseeing and complementing the care that our mother was receiving at Stonehill. We were baffled when her condition worsened because we didn’t know the signs of imminent death. We were helped enormously by having hospice as Mother’s advocate.”     Rebecca Mills Burgart

“Our entire family was very grateful and pleased with the services Hospice of Dubuque provided. You made it possible for us to give Dad excellent care in his own home by his family. He died as he lived–with dignity. Thank you.”     Jan Hayzert

“When Iowa City had no more hope for Dave, all he wanted to do was go home to be with his boys and die. I never hesitated to make that wish come true. He was told he had only one to two weeks to live, but through the grace of God, the prayers of many and the wonderful care and support of Hospice of Dubuque, we were blessed with twelve weeks. Because of Hospice, I was given the confidence to care for Dave and he was given the courage and dignity to accept what was happening to him and make the most of our time together.”     Robin Foley
 
“Hospice of Dubuque was a blessing and a gift. From day one my mother had complete faith in all the people from hospice, and so did we. We appreciated the respect for her wishes– “when she is ready” for each step of the dying process.”      Theresa Harvey
 
“Hospice care was critical in caring for my mother. Her nurse and Mom really connected on a personal level, which was key to Mom being comfortable with Hospice. I would recommend Hospice of Dubuque care to anyone dealing with terminal illness and I would further recommend that care be early in the process.”      Krisy Ploeger
 
“I do not know what I would have done without the guidance of the Hospice of Dubuque staff. They were only a phone call away. A nurse came twice in the middle of the night because I needed assistance. They were a godsend!”      Therese Maiers
 
“Everything happened so fast that it was hard to absorb what was being done at the time. Now as I look back, it was a good experience and my brother was treated with compassion and respect even though he was mentally and physically disabled. This has not always been the case. I was very thankful for the time Hospice spent with the staff that cared for Kenny—I think the sessions helped his staff cope with this emotional and sad time.”     Carol Freund