News from Benton Hospice ServiceCARING TIMESvolume 1 / number 1

In His Father’s Footsteps Dr. Shawn Foley grew up the youngest of seven children in the small town of Tyndall, South Dakota. His dad, Dr. R.J. Foley, was the town’s doctor. Dr. Shawn Foley decided early on that the long hours required of a rural, small-town doctor were not for him.

When Dr. Foley started college he found he enjoyed writing and biology. He pondered becoming a writer or a marine biologist but after a while decided to take the MCAT—the Medical College Admission Test®. Not sur-prisingly, he did quite well and was accepted with a full scholarship to the School of Medi-cine at the University of South Dakota. At some point in medical school he began to feel drawn to family medicine. Dr. Foley also met his future wife, Janel Lawrence, in medical school. After they completed school and their residencies they searched for jobs and the perfect place to settle down to start a family.

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They found both here in the Corvallis area, when they moved to Philomath in 1999. Both joined the Corvallis Clinic. Dr. Shawn Foley joined the Clinic’s Philomath Family Medi-cine location in the small-town community of Philomath…following in his father’s footsteps after all.

Benton Hospice has a long history with Philo- math Family Medicine. Doctors David Cutsforth and David Grube, founders of Philomath Family Medicine, each served a six-year term on the Benton Hospice board, followed by a six-year term by Dr. Bruce Byram, also of Philomath Family Medicine. Dr. Foley joined the Benton Hospice board when Dr. Byram’s second three-year term expired. Soon after, Dr. Pamela Turner, Benton Hospice medical director at the time, asked Dr. Foley to be her assistant medical director. When Dr. Turner retired, Dr. Foley took over as medical director and later became one of the early physicians to be certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

Dr. Foley works four days a week at Philomath Family Medicine and one day at Benton Hos-pice. However, he is always available to Benton Hospice for consultation and is known to occa- sionally sneak in a visit to a patient’s home on other days. A typical hospice day for Dr. Foley includes a morning meeting with the teams that serve each hospice patient, and is followed by other one-on-one meetings with staff, and then visits to patients in their homes.

Dr. Foley has help with his hospice responsi-bilities. Dr. Jason Phillips of Samaritan Inter-nal Medicine is Benton Hospice’s assistant medical director. Dr. Phillips is typically

dr.’s janel lawrence and shawn foley with their children.

I will Light Candles this Christmasby howard thurman

I will light Candles this Christmas;

Candles of joy despite all sadness,

Candles of hope where despair keeps watch,

Candles of courage for fears ever present,

Candles of peace for tempest- tossed days,

Candles of grace to ease heavy burdens,

Candles of love to inspire all my living,

Candles that will burn all the year long.

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News from Benton Hospice Service

Benton Hospice Service held its inaugural family grief camp, “Camp Compass,” this summer. The camp took place at a site overlooking a lake, surrounded by the safety of a lush forest. After checking in, families gath-ered together for an introduction during which, children, with par-ents and grandparents, learned they were not alone in their loss and grief experiences.

“In our culture, there is still an air of fear about death and grief with regard to children. Adults often try to ‘protect’ children by not including them when someone is sick and dying, or in the discussions, rituals and processing after a death. How-ever, what we are learning more and more is how harmful

Camp Compass: A Family Grief Campthat can be,” states Joelle Osterhaus, Camp Coordinator and Benton Hospice Service grief counselor. Research has shown that children who are not included in these experiences in the

same capacity as adults, and who are discouraged from grieving, of-ten experience significantly more physical and mental health issues that can last into their adult years.

At Camp Compass, children and adults participated in storytelling and healing-focused activities.

Younger children learned about understanding feelings using tools like imaginary role play and arts and crafts. Older children explored more complex emotions and learned about healthy coping. All participants, adults and children included, were

camp compass participants come together for a day-ending drum circle. from left to right: sandie helmick (volunteer), eric king, tyson king, nicole king, alivia king, natalie king, marcia solomon (volunteer), linda chisholm (volunteer), luke king (staff).

“It was nice being able to not just share openly

about how they died – but more importantly,

how they lived and still live on in my life.”

~ teen

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given the chance to tell their own stories, without judgment.

The day also included traditional camp fun through games and free time. Families re-flected that even taking a calm hike around the lake “was such a good thing for us. We are always on the go and it was nice to just spend some time together in this special way.”

At the end of the day, families came together for a drum circle, led by trained rhythm facili-tator, Dave Chiller, of Corvallis. One parent reflected on the drum circle, “It was a perfect way to help release some of the tension that can build up and a natural way to connect everyone.”

Plans for 2013 Camp Compass are well under-way!

“It was helpful for me to talk with other people who are experi-

encing grief. It helps to talk with people who can understand.”

~ parent

“A deeply moving experience for all involved.”

~ marsha gulick, benton hospice chaplain

“I felt it was beneficial to see that in a time where I feel so alone,

we really aren’t. There are so many others who can relate.”

~ parent

“I cannot believe how much [the child] is talking. This is so good

for us. This is how it should be – no secrets, no avoiding, no

white lies. We are in this together.”

~ parent

Oregon Hospice Association 2012 Hospice Dream TeamIn September, the Oregon Hospice Association honored hospice professionals from across the state by selecting the 2012 Hospice Dream Team. The Hospice Dream Team celebrates individuals who exemplify the best in quality hospice care.

The OHA Board of Directors named one member of the Hospice Dream Team in each of the following disciplines; physician, nurse, hospice aide, social worker, chaplain, volunteer and professional staff.

Benton Hospice nominated three people: Danise Dunlap, RN; Elizabeth Bolte, Physical Therapist and Janine Fielder, Administrative Assistant. All three represent the best in quality hospice care.

We are pleased to announce that Janine Fielder was named to the Oregon Hospice Association Hospice Dream Team for everything she does to support the hospice mission each day. She was honored at the OHA Professional Practices Exchange conference in September.

janine fielder, administrative assistant at benton hos-pice service, proudly displays her dream team plaque.

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in recognition & appreciation of OUR DONORS

benefactors

Donations received March 1 to August 31, 2012

patrons

sponsors

contributors

Benton County Foundation Raymond Costello Susan & William Hall Diana & John Keith Roger King Ken & Dana Stillinger Jim & Doris Van Olst Rodney Waldron

Joan Armstrong Arvid & Bob Bogue Brink Constructors Inc. Gwendoyln Chandler Shawna & John Corden Jay Dee & Karen Duckworth Balz Frei Hewlett Packard Company Laura Knudson Korvis Automation Inc. Mario & Alma Pastega Family David Maxfield Jane Peterson Lois Phelps Samaritan Health Services Sharon Springer Carole Steckly Elaine Sutherland Marilyn & Don Thompson Christine Williams Chuck & Gail Woosley Thomas & Joanne Yates Shannon Young

Shannon Abbott Barb Adams Robert & Mary Adams Brigid Allen George & Elizabeth Arscott Ruth & Owen Bentley Benton Credit Union Lois Berg Lucille Berger Hank Beuttel Bio-Rad Laboratories Mike & Kathleen Bourne Brian & Anita Brown Denise Browning Jim Buddingh & Nancy Sue Buccieri Pat Burris Judy Butler Joan Cook Steven Covey

Nick Cutting Laura Davison Leo Downey Larry, Ruby, Phil & Jenna Edlund Edward Elias, Apa - The Engineered Wood AssociationMaureen Fagan John & Dorothy Fenner Mary Flahive & David Finch Celia & Mark Foster Heidi Fuiten Steve & Ellen Germaneri Gaynell Gipson Gerry Gleicher Sheila & Mike Goodwin Marion Gregor & Gordon Ormsby Jennifer Grosjacques Juan Guzman Mindy Hamlin Mike & Carol Huntington Joy Jensen & Jerry Hull Glenn Klein Peter Kliewer Edward Knecht Joan & Phillip Kundert Harry Lagerstedt James Landkamer Craig & Nancy Leman Betty Livingstone Rose Marie Lomonte Jim & Penny Macpherson Lynne Maddux Nancy & Masa Matsumoto Meadow Park Residents Association Ken & Nancy Medearis Nadine Miller John & Vicki Mills Lucille Newton Michael & Jane Newton Karen Oda Richard Olson Linda Paschke Wayne & Verlyne Phillips Patricia Potts Mary Richardson Thomas Ring Gwen Rogers Jack Ross Franklin Rosumny Robin Ruzek Tom & Sue Savage Nancy Schary Jean’ne Shreeve Joanne Shreeve Marty & Mary Lou Smith Robert Smith & Adriana Huyer Julie Anne Smolarek Frank Sorensen Richard & Tove Spencer

Robert Truog Jim Vandecoevering Gail Vanderheide Patricia Wallace Zella & Harry Wardles James & Sharon Welty Miriam Wicks Wilber-Ellis Maria Williams Jay Wilt Sylvia Witmere Rena & Essel Woods Howard Worley Penny & William York

Stephen Albright Susan & Mike Aronson Junior Asche Stan & Joyce Attig Fabian Baker Kenneth & Ethel Barrand Ben & Jane Bates Kathy Beebe J R & Sally Bell Della Bellotti Richard & Marsha Bennett Craig Berger Boyd & Barbara Bjorkquist Bethany & Gene Bonham Vernon & Ruth Bowlby Michael Brantley William & Kay Brennan Richard & Carolyn Brumley Richard & Nancy Bryant June Burke Tom & Glee Butler Arden Callis & Margaret Blizard Courtney & Marie Campbell James & Christine Cantey Henry Chambers Gloria Chaves Carol Chipman Citizens Bank Glenn & Vera Clark Betty Coblentz Clement Copolillo Charles Creighton Cathy & Dell Crouch Bill & June Daley Karen Davis Sharron & John Demontigny Dave & Sandra Derlacki Esther Despain Joann Despain Judith Deszoeke Mary Devine Dale & Mary Dinwiddie Ruth Dippell

Gordon Duckworth Alesia & Rich Duncombe Grace Durelli Diane Eatherton Louise Eberhart William & Sally Edge Terry & Millie Elder Dick & Judi Ellingham Joe Elliot Kathy Farnsworth Jim Fish, Brunswick Senior Resources IncAlan Fleischbein Earl & Annetta Fleming Sharon Fobert Forslund Construction Inc Rod & Ruby Frakes Marian Franken Dean & Kathryn Frischknecht Jan & Julie Galloway Jim & Catherine Garrison Margo & Ron Garton Joseph Germanero Betty Goddard Norman & Barbara Goetze Karen & Robert Grant Betty Jo Gray Oscar & Christine Grischkowsky Lois Griswold Marie Grossnicklaus Thomas & Sue Guss Shirley Hackett Lois & Elizabeth Hall Doris Hannon Mariellen & James Harper Velma Hartwig Mary & Alfred Haunold Brad Haymond Jean Hembrooke Mike Hendrix Betty Hetherington Larry Hinton Gerald Hodges Janet Holcomb Pat Hopkins Sally Hoppe Julia Howard Bob & Mary Hughes Kenneth & Joanne Imamura Betty & Ken Iverson Gary & Clara Jarman Joellen Jarvi Ralph & Frances Jarvis Donald Jump Simon & Michelle Justice Harry & Sandra Kelley Charles & Virginia Kipper Pete & Nancy Klingeman John Komp Judith Krueger

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Sincere thanks to all donors. Every gift of any size improves the end-of-life experience for someone in our community. We try hard to list each name correctly; if corrections are needed please contact us at 541-757-9616.

Martha Kundert Ronald Lajoy Althea Lang Marilee Laux Cathryn Leblanc Karel Leslie Donna Lewis Grant & Genevieve Lindsay Peter & Judy List Beverly Long Randy & Judy Longinaker David & Linda Low Sherry Markus Raymond & Frances Marsh Kathleen Martin Carol Mason Kathy & Bart Mason Kathi May Michael McBride Lesley & Bruce McCann Tom & Patty McClintock Jim McDaniel Joan McDonald Dale & Elaine McFarlane Kathie & Alvin McKay Sharon McMurray Barbara McVicar Denna Melton Mary Miskowiec Estora Moe Gene Mohan Barbara Mollahan Pat Moon Bruce & Zona Moos John Myers Christian & Betsy Nielsen Richard & Peggy Obrist Erna Olson Carol & James Outland Janet Paine Ken & Barbara Pastega Betty Patterson Shirley Pearson Ruth Perdue Kathleen Petrucela John & Loette Pierron Edward & Janet Radke John & Charlotte Reger Loretta Reith Alice Reynolds Jack & Vera Richey Lyman Ritter Billie Robare Colleen Russell Mary & Spike Sanville Joyce Schalock Roselyn Schimerlik Susan & Larry Schnebly Michael Schnee Renate Schuller Emil & Joan Seehafer Averil Seely

Jon & Leslie Seitz Norm & Mary Lee Seward Sue & Barry Sheldahl Norma Sime Steven & Lori Skarda Susie Smith Pat & Bob Smythe Mary Alice Stander Lance & Diane Stein Irene Stephens Eleanor Strowbridge & Bob Edwards Bill Stuber Anthony Terndrup Jody Thomas Beverly Thompson Carol Thompson Carolyn Thompson Martin & Marian Thompson William & Judy Thompson Mike & Joanne Timshel Sheila & Walt Tomschin Terry & Barbara Turner Shirley & David Twining Sarah Vander Pol Beverly Vanderplaat Case & Nettie Vanderstelt Sally Vencill Clarence & Rosetta Venell Diana Vezmar-Bailey George & Angie Voss Harry Wagner Richard & Doris Waring Johnyne Wascavage Walter & Gwen Whitesell Judith Wiesinger DUII Victim Impact Panel, Willamette Criminal Justice Council Adelyn Willford Jim Williams Florence Wilson Gladys Wilson Pamela Wilson Bill & Judy Winkler Ruth Wirth Shirley & Don Wirth Eldon & Meda Younger Mark & Kaye Yrazabal

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thank you

Angie Stambuk-Simon for Spanish translation services

Juan Guzman for donating eight books for our library

Tom Verhoeven for donating beautiful patio flower pots

Pegasus Gallery for portrait framing

Burst’s Candies for donating delicious chocolates

Jean Radke for donating catheter supplies

Robert Spiegel for donating two books for our library

Gini Hostman for donating a new walker

Lea Houston for 100 Relaxation Remedy CD's

Martha Kundert for donating two nebulizer machines

Creative Craft for donating craft supplies for Camp

Compass

Bi-Mart Corporation for donating a $30 gift card

Kimberly Fuszek for donating a $100 Winco gift card

The Corvallis Market of Choice for providing fresh

flowers for patients and families to enjoy

First Alternative Coop for donating a $30 gift card

Linda Neigebaur for donating assorted beads

James & Patricia Derrickson for donating pill boxes

and a blood pressure cuff

Wanda Partott for donating three bottles of Simply

Thick and two gait belts

Planned GivingWhen you make a bequest to Benton Hospice Service from your estate or living trust, you make possible improved care and expanded services for hospice patients. We would be happy to provide information about the many gift planning options available so that you make the best possible deci-sion for you.

Have you named Benton Hospice Service a beneficiary in your will or trust? If so, please let us know so that we may recognize your generosity. We are deeply grateful for this special kind of support.

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News from Benton Hospice Service

bob daley enjoys sampling the peach salsa at the stoneybrook assisted living

“peach-tastic” cook off contest.

In His Father’s Footsteps [cont. from page 1]

You are invited to the Benton Hospice Service

Service of RemembranceTuesday, December 4, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.First Presbyterian Church, Dennis Hall114 SW 8th Street, Corvallis, Oregon

This celebration is a chance to honor the lives of those who died this year through the reading of their names, the displaying of photos, and a symbolic lighting of lights. Honorees need not have been in Benton Hospice Service care.

For more information, call 541-757-9616.

Service of Remembrance

in the Benton Hospice office briefly on Monday mornings and later visits patients in their homes. They also cover vacations for each other. Together they cover the physician needs of Benton Hospice.

When asked what he likes about hospice, there was no hesitation in Dr. Foley’s response: “It’s primarily a nurse-run process and they are better suited, than doctors, to be in charge of hospice care. In hospice, the team is the most important thing, not the doctor. The team is there to help the patient do what is important for them. Hospice patients are given autonomy to decide what is best for them at the end of life and the team supports their choices. I feel privileged to be a part of each hospice patient’s last journey.” Dr. Foley said he learns so much when he is invited into a patient’s home and continued, “It is an honor to be trust-ed to do my best for each patient.”

What does Dr. Foley see for the future of hospice-related medicine? “Medicine is evolving,” he said. “For instance, in the future some cancers may become chronic conditions that people manage for long periods of time.” What will stay the same? “The Ben-ton Hospice mission of providing compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care.”

“Peach-tastic” Cook Off Stoneybrook Assisted Living held a "Peach-tastic" Cook Off Contest in August to raise money for the Alzheim-er’s Network of Oregon. Not only did Benton Hospice Service submit a delicious Peach Salsa, but Bob Daley, our Transitions Coordinator, was invited to be a celebrity judge at the event. Judges chose their favorites and attendees voted with their dollars. All proceeds went to the Alzheimer’s Network of Oregon. We are pleased to announce that Benton Hospice won first place in the Best Non-Dessert category!

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adult grief education and support groupsSix week sessions open to anyone who has experienced a loss.

Pre-registration required. Benton Hospice Service meeting room.

Thursday evenings 5:30 - 7:30 pm beginning January 10, 2013.

OR

Friday mornings 11:00 am - 1:00 pm beginning January 11, 2013.

community grief supportFor anyone grieving a death of someone they care about. Drop-ins welcome. Benton Hospice Service meeting room.

2nd and 4th Fridays of the month, 3:30-5:00 pm

caregiver support groupsFor family caregivers to share and learn from each other. Drop-ins welcome.

In Corvallis2nd & last Tuesday of each month 1:30 - 3:00 pm Benton Hospice Service meeting room

In Albany3rd Thursday of each month 2:00 - 3:30 pm Guadalupe House, 728 Ellsworth Street (rear entrance)

In Lebanon2nd Thursday of each month 10:00 - 11:30 am Lebanon Senior Center 80 Tangent Street

benton hospice service calendar

powerful tools for caregiversA six-week educational program designed to help family caregivers

Held in Corvallis, Albany and Lebanon throughout the year. Next class will be held in Corvallis beginning in January. Call for dates and locations.

comfort crafting circleAn afternoon of knitting, crocheting, & crafting for hospice patients and families.

1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month 1:00 - 2:00 pm Benton Hospice Service meeting room.

service of remembranceHonoring the lives of those who died.

Tuesday, December 4, 6:00 pm First Presbyterian Church in Corvallis, Dennis Hall, 114 SW 8th Street

volunteer trainingQuarterly two-day training Pre-registration required.

Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm each day

January 22 and 24

OR

April 16 and 18

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For more information call 541.757.9616 or visit www.bentonhospice.org

“Thank you so much for your care and help during Dad’s

illness. You helped guide all of us though the time he was in

your care. You validated our concerns and answered our

questions. You made sure we had the equipment, bedding

and personal care items that gave Dad dignity and comfort

in his last days here on Earth. We were blessed to have had

your caring arms around us.”

~ anonymous

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