Hospice Care for Veterans Homepage

 "There comes a time when all the cutting-edge medicine in the world can't cure the illness, treat the disease, or slow the aging process. It is at that point, when our hospice and palliative care services stand as our last opportunity to thank America's veterans, to provide them comfort and compassion, and to help them find peace..."

Anthony J. Principi, former Secretary, United States Dept. of Veterans Affairs

 

 

 

 

Hospice Buffalo is a proud member of the Hospice Veterans Partnership (click here to download PDF brochure). Since 1978, Hospice Buffalo has cared for thousands of veterans in their home, assisted living residence or nursing facility.

 

We work with the VA of Western New York Healthcare System,

veteran service groups and community organizations to provide end of life care to our nation's veterans and give support to their families.

 

Standing in the Face of Adversity -
Waist Gunner Remembers Air Combat

Hospice Buffalo salutes Dave Stanfield and the many soldiers who gave their all for our country's freedoms. Through his personal story, and others like his, we can better understand the unique life experiences of veterans.  Click here to read his story (PDF)

 

Naval Officer Veteran Shares His Story

Hospice Buffalo salutes Raymond Gibbons and the many soldiers who gave their all for our country's freedoms. Through his personal story, and others like his, we can better understand the unique life experiences of veterans.  Click here to read his story (PDF)

 

 

World War II Veteran in Hospice Buffalo Program Shares His Story

Hospice Buffalo salutes Frank Danch and the many soldiers who gave their all for our country's freedoms. Through his personal story, and others like his, we can better understand the unique life experiences of veterans.  Click here to read his story (PDF)

 

 

Hospice Services for Veteran's Unique Life Experiences

 

• Palliative (comfort) care for pain and symptom management
• Music and massage therapy
• Spiritual care and counseling for veterans' needs
• Advance care planning (health care decision-making)
• Resources for benefits for veterans and dependents