AseraCare Hospice - Altoona

AseraCare Hospice is one of the nation’s premiere providers of hospice and palliative care services. Our family-centered approach works to ensure that the needs and wishes of both our patients and their family members are met throughout the hospice experience.

Professionals from AseraCare Hospice help manage the entire spectrum of challenges and needs related to a terminal diagnosis. It is our objective to help reduce the stress and pressure on our patients and their families, allowing them to make the most of their remaining time together.

This office serves Blair, Bedford, Centre, Clearfield, Huntingdon, Juniata and Mifflin counties.

Tollfree Phone: 800-598-1704
Office Phone: 814-941-2900
Office Fax: 814-941-0600

Services Offered

RN, social worker and spiritual guidance available 24/7
Bereavement counseling
Grieving support groups open to the public

Hospice aides
Medical directors to oversee care
Respite, inpatient, vigil and continuous care

Supported by AseraCare Hospice Foundation:

New Morning Grief Camp
Memory Garden
Memorial Playground

Volunteering

Volunteers are needed in the following areas:

Public relations to recruit volunteers and assist public relations manager with referrals
Administration for assisting with medical records
Indirect care for phone calls to patients and families

Bereavement care for follow up with families
Direct care and companion care
Vigil team to help with patient and family support during crisis management or active dying process

Contact Gayle Kleinosky at 814-941-2900 for more information about volunteering.

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Expert Thinking

AseraCare Hospice asks that grieving family members wait at least one year prior to beginning hospice volunteering. Here's why.

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