FOUR SEASONS TOP HOSPICE PROVIDER IN STATE

Four Seasons–Compassion for Life has again been recognized as the top hospice provider in North Carolina in terms of how well the organization served its local community. Four Seasons has been amongst the top providers of care in terms of the percentage of patients served since 2004. In 2010, Four Seasons served 65% of all deaths in Henderson County, the greatest percentage of any hospice in North Carolina. The state average is 38.26%, according to a report from the Carolina’s Center for Hospice & End of Life Care.


Chris Comeaux, president/CEO of Four Seasons, said, “This percentage is one of the best indicators of how well a hospice organization is serving those who need its services. The vision of Four Seasons is to provide the best end-of-life care to all those who need it in Western North Carolina.”

Four Seasons is a non-profit organization led by a dedicated team of health care professionals, social workers, spiritual care professionals and volunteers. Four Seasons currently serves patients in Henderson, Buncombe, Macon, Jackson, Transylvania counties and surrounding areas.

FOUR SEASONS’ COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE PROGRAM OFFERS SUPPORT SESSION FOR CAREGIVERS

The Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Program of Four Seasons is offering a single-session support group for caregivers on Tuesday, September 20th from 2:00 – 4:00 pm at the Four Seasons offices at 571 South Allen Road in Flat Rock, NC.


Participants will experience a healing environment, receive supportive care, learn simple and gentle Yoga practices to relieve tension, and learn how essential oils and aromatherapy can help with both relaxing and renewing one’s energy. The session will be facilitated by the Four Seasons’CAM-RN, Brenda Charbonneau, RN, BSN, UZIT.

Cost is $20 per registrant. Call 828-692-6178 by September 19th to register.

The Four Seasons Complementary and Alternative Medicine program offers a variety of gentle, comforting therapies that either complement or serve as an alternative to conventional medical therapies.

Four Seasons to Offer “Healing with Horses” A Teen Grief Support Camp

A unique opportunity for grieving teenagers, using the assistance of horses in group therapy, will be held on two consecutive Saturdays, November 12th and 19th. The camp is offered by Four Seasons with the direction and collaboration of the equine therapy team at “Horse Sense of the Carolinas” in Marshall, NC.


Transportation to and from the “Horse Sense” facility for the first session will be provided by Four Seasons. The teens will meet their four-legged therapists and begin exploring their individual grief issues through specially planned activities. The second session will be held at Greatrex Place on the Four Seasons campus in Flat Rock. Horse-riding skills are not required to participate in this camp.

During the two days of sharing and learning, through this established form of experiential therapy with horses, the teens will have a unique opportunity to explore their individual grief experiences without judgment or criticism. Together the teens will learn new coping skills for their grief journey and gain confidence to deal with their changing worlds. The sessions are facilitated throughout both days by a trained equine specialist and therapist and the Four Seasons Teen Bereavement Counselor.

Teens, ages 14-19, who have experienced the loss of a significant loved one, are eligible and encouraged to apply. Teens must be able to commit to both Saturdays. For more information or an application, please call the Four Seasons Bereavement Department at 828-692-6178, or go to our website at www.FourSeasonsCFL.org.