Gratitude and Connection Take Center Stage at Care Central VNA & Hospice Fundraiser

Spring Gather and Grow event focused on compassion, caregiver support, and the emotional realities of care at home.

At the Spring Gather and Grow fundraiser hosted by Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc., speakers and attendees focused on the role gratitude and human connection play in home-based care.

Guest speaker Jerry D. Posner told attendees that “gratitude enhances the experience of life,” a message that resonated deeply with many working in hospice and home care.

The event highlighted the emotional strain families often face during illness, caregiving, and end-of-life transitions, while also recognizing the growing demands placed on home care providers and clinicians.

Organizers said the fundraiser aimed to support continued community-based care services and caregiver support programs while bringing together supporters, caregivers, families, and healthcare professionals around a shared commitment to compassionate care.

Throughout the evening, speakers reflected on the importance of maintaining dignity, connection, and emotional support alongside clinical care — values that continue to define hospice and home-based services across the region.