Jolene Marie Dettman Caregiver Extraordinaire

JANUARY 2013 WINNER Congratulations to Nancy Stephany   Our family surprised nancy stephany after one of our families nominated her for all her hard work and care.  she went above her expectations and does so in all her work and home life. Our family thanks Nancy Stephany for going above and beyond.  Your generosity and…

FEBRUARY 2013 WINNER Congratulations to Marcia Chiappone   Marcia Chiappone  an RN Hospice Evaluator with Visiting Nurse Service of Rochester and Monroe County, Inc. (VNS), was  honored with the Caring for Caregivers Award.  A family we served nominated her and quoted her as “very helpful, caring, knowledgeable, and very responsive to all our needs.” The…

MARCH 2013 WINNER Congratulations to Veronica Santiago   Veronica Santiago a RN with Comfort Keepers was honored with the Caring for Caregivers Award.  A family we served nominated Veronica stating “Veronica went above and beyond in her care of my father and my dad thought the world of her.  She had a way with him…

April 2013 Winner   Susan Fowler of Wilmot Cancer Center   Susan was nominated by a family we served.  A daughter lost her father and she stated “ Susan was always excited to see my dad at his appointments.  She was so cheerful and positive.  She complimented him and truly meant it. She was a…

MAY 2013 WINNER Congratulations to Tracy Best   Tracy was nominated by her co-worker Lynn at School #1.  Lynn stated “Tracy works as a paraprofessional with all the kindergarden-6th grade students at School #1 in the Rochester City School District.  She goes above and beyond her job description each day by taking extraordinary car of…

  June 2013 Caregiver of the Month…Rev. Aileen Robbins from Messiah Lutheran Church. Congratulations to Paster Aileen. A family we served nominated Pastor for her selfless devotion and generosity. She went above and beyond by staying the the emergency room with the family and gave prayers and communion. She gave up spending time with her out…

  Congratulations to BETTY JO FRANCIS OF UNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS…Betty Jo was nominated by a family we served. Betty Jo was a aid at St. Bernards Adult Day Care and took such special care, the family will be forever grateful for Betty Jo. Thank you Betty Jo for your continued dedication to all the families…

Nancy is a registered nurse and a certified childbirth educator with Rochester General Health System.  Nancy was nominated by a family that we served whom lost their loved one.  She is a extremely important caregiver in our community, is dedicated and excels in her profession. Nancy, congratulations on being our August 2013 Caregiver of the…

Sydney LePage of Spencerport, a hospice nurse with Visiting Nurse Service of Rochester, has been honored with the Caring for Caregivers Award from Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Homes. LePage was nominated by a former patient’s family who described her as dedicated and caring throughout and after their hospice experience. They said LePage is a wonderful…

December 2013 Ruth Hogan Lifetime Care, Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center

DECEMBER 2012 WINNER Congratulations to Sister Miriam Nugent, RSM from St Charles Borromeo Church. Mr. Arthur Paliani nominated Sister Miriam after losing his dear wife Lee.  Mr. Paliani said “Sister Miriam went beyond normal duties to support and comfort my beloved wife Lee and myself.  She gives of herself to help so many people in need…

What does Christmas mean to you? For many people, it’s a joyous time of year, a time to celebrate family and friends, and a time to be grateful for life’s blessings, remembering important days gone by and rejoicing in the present moment. For others, though, Christmas is painful season, when the vacant spaces left by…

Grandparents Day is a wonderful holiday, meant to honor grandparents and help to strengthen intergenerational bonds. For some, though, it’s a reminder of loss and a time of sadness. It’s not unusual for a child to lose a grandparent, but what about when the loss goes the other way? Grieving grandparents are often overlooked, but…

How much do you know about Flag Day? Is it a holiday you observe? Why is a holiday? For that matter, why isn’t it observed as a federal holiday, so we can all take the day off? We’ve got answers to everything you ever wanted to know about Flag Day and more! When is Flag…

Ah, Memorial Day! The first long weekend of summer, when millions of Americans celebrate with backyard parties, beach trips, parades, and general revelry. But is that what Memorial Day is really about? In truth, this is a holiday meant for remembrance. It’s a sober occasion, thinking about those who have lost their lives for our…

For all its commercial slickness, Mother’s Day is really a sweet holiday. It’s a time for us to reflect on all that our mothers do for us, and a time for moms to receive heartfelt trinkets that let them know their families love them. For those who’ve lost their mothers or moms whose children have…