Patient Stories

Patient Stories

Charles has been bedbound for an extended period of years, and left his bed only a few times when taken by stretcher to a doctor or hospital. After a previous physical therapy effort with another agency was a complete failure, he had given up hope of ever seeing anything but the four walls of his bedroom. After Visiting Nurse assumed responsibility for his care, Charles began a new life.

First, he was fitted for a wheelchair, a big step for Charles as he was nervous about transferring to it. Charles recalls, “And then, the miracle: I re-entered the larger world, under my own power, for the first time in over four years. I rolled from by bedroom into my den; something that almost anyone else would take for granted, but for me, it was so much more: it was freedom to live again.”

But Charles’ team was not done helping him improve his life. Charles later achieved another incredible goal: his legs bore weight for the first time in many years. “My legs were no longer just useless appendages; they have suddenly become a working part of me again,” he said. Charles is working up to his next set of goals, but first took the time to write to Visiting Nurse to express gratitude for his new life.

“Perhaps the most important thing your staff has brought me is hope, simple hope. They have made my life so much better I do not want any other home health care agency providing service for me. I have learned the most important part of any medical service is the people providing it, and I have complete and absolute confidence in Visiting Nurse. I cannot sing the praises of my team enough.”

Jon met his future wife Sally when she filled in at the last minute in a play he was doing. Little did heknow, he would soon be playing a new role in a full house. Sixteen years older, Sally’s family included her daughter, two grandchildren and a niece, all under one roof.

Sally began to have chronic health problems. Debilitating arthritis was followed by kidney failure and arterial blockages. Then doctors discovered Stage 3 breast cancer that soon spread to her liver and lungs. After many long talks, Sally and Jon left the difficult regimen of aggressive treatment and chronic hospitalization and entered hospice care with Visiting Nurse.

More than anything, Sally wanted to be at home with her family. “Don’t send me to Shady Pines,” she would joke. That was possible, Jon says, only because the nurses, social workers and volunteers of Visiting Nurse taught him what he needed to do to take care of her and to take care of himself.

“Sally passed away like everyone hopes for,” says Jon, “at home, surrounded by all of us, kissing her, telling her we loved her, and that’s because our hospice team had shown us how to do that.”

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At Visiting Nurse Health System and Hospice Atlanta, we’re honored to care for the veterans in our community, recognizing not only their healthcare needs, but the lives, sacrifices and service that shaped who they are.

From bringing compassionate care into their home, we’re committed to making sure those who served our country are treated with the dignity, respect and gratitude they deserve.

We are honored to serve those who served. 🇺🇸

#Veterans #HonoringVeterans #HospiceAtlanta #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #VeteransCare #CommunityCare

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At Visiting Nurse Health System and Hospice Atlanta, we’re honored to care for the veterans in our community, recognizing not only their healthcare needs, but the lives, sacrifices and service that shaped who they are. From bringing compassionate care into their home, we’re committed to making sure those who served our country are treated with the dignity, respect and gratitude they deserve. We are honored to serve those who served. 🇺🇸 #Veterans #HonoringVeterans #HospiceAtlanta #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #VeteransCare #CommunityCare

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💫 Camp STARS 2026 is almost here! ⭐️
Our volunteers are getting ready for a wonderful weekend of connection, laughter, support and memories with our bereaved families this November.
Camp is nearly full, and we can’t wait to welcome our 2026 STARS! ⭐️✨

#CampSTARS #HospiceAtlanta #BereavementSupport #CommunityOfCare #VolunteersWhoCare

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💫 Camp STARS 2026 is almost here! ⭐️ Our volunteers are getting ready for a wonderful weekend of connection, laughter, support and memories with our bereaved families this November. Camp is nearly full, and we can’t wait to welcome our 2026 STARS! ⭐️✨ #CampSTARS #HospiceAtlanta #BereavementSupport #CommunityOfCare #VolunteersWhoCare

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We’re grateful when patients and families share their experience with Hospice Atlanta. Their stories not only encourage our team, but can also help other families feel more confident as they consider hospice care for someone they love.

Thank you for trusting us to be part of your journey.
#hospiceatlanta#hospicecare#ourwhy#CompassionateCare

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We’re grateful when patients and families share their experience with Hospice Atlanta. Their stories not only encourage our team, but can also help other families feel more confident as they consider hospice care for someone they love. Thank you for trusting us to be part of your journey. #hospiceatlanta#hospicecare#ourwhy#CompassionateCare

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Please join us in celebrating our Employee of the Month!
Geraldine has been part of the Visiting Nurse Health System family for nearly a decade, bringing dedication, care and commitment to the work she does every day.

We’re grateful for all you do, Geraldine! 👏💙

#EmployeeOfTheMonth #TeamVNHS #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #HealthcareHeroes

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Please join us in celebrating our Employee of the Month! Geraldine has been part of the Visiting Nurse Health System family for nearly a decade, bringing dedication, care and commitment to the work she does every day. We’re grateful for all you do, Geraldine! 👏💙 #EmployeeOfTheMonth #TeamVNHS #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #HealthcareHeroes

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Visiting Nurse`s Palliative Care program focuses on comfort, quality of life and support for people living with serious illness, while helping patients and families navigate their care.
Learn more about Palliative Care through Visiting Nurse Health System and how our team can help.
#palliativecare#visitingnursehealthsystem#qualityoflife#CompassionateCare

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Visiting Nurse's Palliative Care program focuses on comfort, quality of life and support for people living with serious illness, while helping patients and families navigate their care. Learn more about Palliative Care through Visiting Nurse Health System and how our team can help. #palliativecare#visitingnursehealthsystem#qualityoflife#CompassionateCare

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We’re back with the second installment of our Hospice Myth or Fact series to help our patients, families and our community better understand hospice care and the support available when it’s needed most.
Have a question about hospice? Hospice Atlanta is here to help, because knowing the facts can make all the difference.
Our team is available to answer questions, provide guidance and help families understand navigate care options.
#HospiceMythOrFact #HospiceAtlanta #HospiceCare #HereToHelp #CompassionateCare

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We’re back with the second installment of our Hospice Myth or Fact series to help our patients, families and our community better understand hospice care and the support available when it’s needed most. Have a question about hospice? Hospice Atlanta is here to help, because knowing the facts can make all the difference. Our team is available to answer questions, provide guidance and help families understand navigate care options. #HospiceMythOrFact #HospiceAtlanta #HospiceCare #HereToHelp #CompassionateCare

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Aging Better starts with a community that cares!
Our Visiting Nurse Health System and Hospice Atlanta Home Health and Hospice teams were proud to be part of the Aging Better Expo, hosted by our valued healthcare partner, Kaiser Permanente.
The event brought seniors and community partners together for a day focused on health, wellness, resources and connections that help older adults live and age well in their homes!
Great event connecting one-on-one with seniors, answering questions, sharing information about our full care continuum filled with services to help seniors age in place.

We’re grateful to Kaiser Permanente and all the organizations working together to care for Atlanta’s growing senior community. When we come together, we make our community stronger by bringing information, resources and connection to our seniors to thrive at home.

#agingbetterexpo#kaiserpermanente#visitingnursehealthsystem#hospiceatlanta#homehealth#seniorcare#AtlantaCommunity#CommunityCare

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Aging Better starts with a community that cares! Our Visiting Nurse Health System and Hospice Atlanta Home Health and Hospice teams were proud to be part of the Aging Better Expo, hosted by our valued healthcare partner, Kaiser Permanente. The event brought seniors and community partners together for a day focused on health, wellness, resources and connections that help older adults live and age well in their homes! Great event connecting one-on-one with seniors, answering questions, sharing information about our full care continuum filled with services to help seniors age in place. We’re grateful to Kaiser Permanente and all the organizations working together to care for Atlanta’s growing senior community. When we come together, we make our community stronger by bringing information, resources and connection to our seniors to thrive at home. #agingbetterexpo#kaiserpermanente#visitingnursehealthsystem#hospiceatlanta#homehealth#seniorcare#AtlantaCommunity#CommunityCare

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Grateful for strong community partnerships that help build strong nonprofit leadership.
For the past five years, OnBoard has been an important pipeline for recruiting talented, committed leaders to the Visiting Nurse Health System | Hospice Atlanta Board of Directors. Their work has helped us connect with individuals who bring fresh perspectives, valuable expertise, and a genuine commitment to our mission.
We’ve seen that impact firsthand. Mel Coker, now in her first term as Board Chair, came to our board through OnBoard and stepped into the chair role following Nicole Hart’s successful completion of her term. And now, we are excited to welcome Amy Katnik as the newest leader joining our board through the OnBoard pipeline.
Strong organizations need strong governance, and strong governance starts with finding the right people who are willing to serve.
Thank you, OnBoard, for five years of partnership and for helping Visiting Nurse Health System continue to strengthen the leadership around our board table. We are grateful for the partnership and excited about the leaders still to come.

#OnBoard #BoardLeadership #NonprofitLeadership #Governance #CommunityLeadership #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #HospiceAtlanta

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Grateful for strong community partnerships that help build strong nonprofit leadership. For the past five years, OnBoard has been an important pipeline for recruiting talented, committed leaders to the Visiting Nurse Health System | Hospice Atlanta Board of Directors. Their work has helped us connect with individuals who bring fresh perspectives, valuable expertise, and a genuine commitment to our mission. We’ve seen that impact firsthand. Mel Coker, now in her first term as Board Chair, came to our board through OnBoard and stepped into the chair role following Nicole Hart’s successful completion of her term. And now, we are excited to welcome Amy Katnik as the newest leader joining our board through the OnBoard pipeline. Strong organizations need strong governance, and strong governance starts with finding the right people who are willing to serve. Thank you, OnBoard, for five years of partnership and for helping Visiting Nurse Health System continue to strengthen the leadership around our board table. We are grateful for the partnership and excited about the leaders still to come. #OnBoard #BoardLeadership #NonprofitLeadership #Governance #CommunityLeadership #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #HospiceAtlanta

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Today, we celebrate the people who came before us. ❤️
The ones who raised families.
Built communities.
Worked hard.
Loved deeply.
Weathered challenges.
And left a little wisdom behind for the generations that followed.
On Senior Citizens Day, we honor the older adults who have shaped our families and our communities, and remind ourselves that growing older should always come with dignity, respect, connection and care.
Here’s to the stories, memories, lessons and legacies that make every generation matter.

Happy Senior Citizens Day!

#SeniorCitizensDay #CelebrateSeniors #LegacyOfCare #AgingWithDignity #EveryGeneration

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Today, we celebrate the people who came before us. ❤️ The ones who raised families. Built communities. Worked hard. Loved deeply. Weathered challenges. And left a little wisdom behind for the generations that followed. On Senior Citizens Day, we honor the older adults who have shaped our families and our communities, and remind ourselves that growing older should always come with dignity, respect, connection and care. Here’s to the stories, memories, lessons and legacies that make every generation matter. Happy Senior Citizens Day! #SeniorCitizensDay #CelebrateSeniors #LegacyOfCare #AgingWithDignity #EveryGeneration

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As we close out the month, we`d like to acknowledge each and every day, the dedicated team members of Visiting Nurse Health System and Hospice Atlanta make a difference in the lives of patients and families across our community. From nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, social workers, chaplains, aides, therapists, administrative staff, care coordinators to our incredible volunteers, each person plays an important role in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Thank you for your expertise, dedication, and commitment to those we serve. We are grateful for all that you do.

#HealthcareHeroes #HospiceCare #HomeHealth #CommunityCare #Teamwork #VisitingNurse #HospiceAtlanta

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As we close out the month, we'd like to acknowledge each and every day, the dedicated team members of Visiting Nurse Health System and Hospice Atlanta make a difference in the lives of patients and families across our community. From nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, social workers, chaplains, aides, therapists, administrative staff, care coordinators to our incredible volunteers, each person plays an important role in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. Thank you for your expertise, dedication, and commitment to those we serve. We are grateful for all that you do. #HealthcareHeroes #HospiceCare #HomeHealth #CommunityCare #Teamwork #VisitingNurse #HospiceAtlanta

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Stories like these remind us why we do what we do. Every day, Visiting Nurse Home Visiting Nurse Health System / Hospice Atlanta is honored to help patients regain strength, independence, and honor life`s journey with peace, confidence and dignity, at every stage of life, in the comfort of home.
#HomeHealth #hospiceatlanta #PatientExperience #visitingnursehealthsystem #CareAtHome #HealthcareHeroes

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Stories like these remind us why we do what we do. Every day, Visiting Nurse Home Visiting Nurse Health System / Hospice Atlanta is honored to help patients regain strength, independence, and honor life's journey with peace, confidence and dignity, at every stage of life, in the comfort of home. #HomeHealth #hospiceatlanta #PatientExperience #visitingnursehealthsystem #CareAtHome #HealthcareHeroes

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Connecting with our community is at the heart of what we do. From senior citizen fairs, Veteran Patient Pinning ceremonies, medical doctors offices and hospital education days, to community education events, the Visiting Nurse teams are out across Georgia, every day, building relationships, sharing resources, and helping connect patients to the care they need.

We`re proud to partner with healthcare professionals, community organizations, and families to increase awareness of home health, hospice and community-based services, ensuring more individuals can access quality care where they are most comfortable, at home.

#VisitingNurseHealthSystem #Veterans #HomeHealth #CommunityOutreach #HealthcareEducation #AtlantaHealthcare #CareAtHome

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Connecting with our community is at the heart of what we do. From senior citizen fairs, Veteran Patient Pinning ceremonies, medical doctors offices and hospital education days, to community education events, the Visiting Nurse teams are out across Georgia, every day, building relationships, sharing resources, and helping connect patients to the care they need. We're proud to partner with healthcare professionals, community organizations, and families to increase awareness of home health, hospice and community-based services, ensuring more individuals can access quality care where they are most comfortable, at home. #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #Veterans #HomeHealth #CommunityOutreach #HealthcareEducation #AtlantaHealthcare #CareAtHome

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