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station spotlight Madison Community Hospital Home Care and Hospice Madison Home Care and Hospice has been a part of the Madison Community Hospital since 1991. The hospice program is a branch of Avera Hospice. Their services are available in Madison, and reach out to people in a 30-mile radius. Home Care is an alternative to traditional hospital care, providing a full range of services in the home. Their registered nurses are experienced and trained. Home health aides provide assistance with daily activities such as bathing, grooming and exercising. Also available are homemaker services, which include light housekeeping, meal preparation and running errands. Rehabilitation services of physical, occupational and speech therapy also can be provided in the home. As a volunteer referral station for the Senior Companion Program, Madison Home Care accepts referrals from a number of sources. Home Care nurses identify people who could benefit from Senior Companion services. Other agencies refer clients as well. Sometimes, as a part of discharge planning from the hospital, Senior Companion services are offered. Lynn Landeen, director of Madison Home Care and Hospice says, “We feel that the Senior Companion Program is a huge benefit and complements the other services we can provide.” “The community of Madison has the best Senior Companions,” says Sandy Ferber, who coordinates and schedules the five Madison Senior Companions. “They go over and above to accommodate their clients and are a joy to work with.” To contact Madison Home Care and Hospice, call (605) 256-8640. From left, Lois Lane, Agnes O’Neal, Sandy Ferber and Nellie Dissing. Sandy is the station coordinator for these three Companions, and two others not pictured. • 125 Senior Companions statewide in 2012 • 541 clients served in 2012 • 70,215 hours of care given to clients SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM by the numbers • 169,363 miles driven by Companions to reach their clients • 82,882 miles driven by Companions providing transportation to their clients • 71% of the clients stayed in their home six months or more beyond expectations Senior Companions: Sharing Friendship at Home
Lady Marion Marion Eng was one of the first Senior Companions in Rapid City, serving from 1998–2000 before becoming a client herself. A daughter of one of Marion’s clients wrote the following poem in appreciation for her work. In memory of Marion Eng, pictured at right. Lady Marion By Marilyn McFarland Lemaster A very special lady Came into our family. It was as tho’ God planned it, And, it was meant to be. This lovely, little lady Filled a very big need, When we needed help for Mother, And, Marion agreed. So, she goes to visit Mondays, And on Friday mornings, too. If it were not for Marion, I don’t know what we’d do. She does kind things for Mother, Takes her cinnamon rolls, too. She knows how Mother loves them. What a special thing to do. She does the grocery shopping, Getting such good things to eat. Even takes her casseroles For another welcome treat. They might chat about the weather, Or, when we kids were small. And, it doesn’t even matter. Mother loves it all. Sometimes they go on “treasure hunts” When something’s “put away.” I can see the two of them, Like little girls at play. And then, they get the giggles, When they’ve looked and looked some more. Then, Mother says to Marion, “What are we looking for?” It isn’t just for Mother, That our world’s a better place. But, she has such kind compassion And, such understanding grace. They often walk out in the halls, To exercise a bit. Sometimes they sit and visit, Maybe sometimes, they just sit. I can hear the conversation: “Let’s get toenails cut today.” “But, I don’t really need to, Let’s just cancel it, okay?” “Are you ready with your knee highs on?” “I don’t know where they are.” “Let’s see if we can find them, Where have you looked so far?” So, they searched and searched together ’Til their time was almost gone. Then Marion discovered That Mother had them on. You’ve made our lives much easier. More than I can say. Knowing she is in “good hands,” While we’re so far away. I’ve rambled on a long time. But I just want you to see That you are such a Blessing To our whole family. Mother really does look forward To the time that you can spend. You’re a most important person, Lady Marion, our friend.
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