Agrace News

The holiday season can be especially difficult for people grieving the death of someone close to them. Agrace is offering free Holiday Grief Support Groups to help adults connect with others who understand and find support during this time of year.

A local session will be held Thursday, November 12, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Edenbrook Platteville, 1300 N. Water St., Platteville.

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As reported by In Business Madison

Lynne Sexten, President & CEO

• Took the helm at Agrace hospice care in 2012 and is now leading the construction of a first-of-its-kind Dementia Village in Fitchburg
• Under her direction, Agrace has grown to include four additional health services, including home care, that complement its hospice program, and expand its service area from five to 19 counties
• Executive VP and chief operating officer at Unity Point Health-Meriter, 2008-2012
• VP of corporate strategy, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, 2001-2008

Agrace Thrift Stores’ annual Holiday Pop-up Shop will celebrate its grand opening Wednesday, October 28, offering a mix of donated new and gently used items for holiday entertaining, giving and decorating.

The temporary store will be open through November 28, Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is located near the center of Madison’s East Towne Mall and is most easily accessed through the mall entrances near the food court or Flix Brewhouse.

Because the popular shop’s merchandise is donated by the community, most items are one-of-a-kind treasures, with new inventory added regularly.

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As reported by Tribune Enterprise, Roberta Baumann

As Diane Endres Ballweg greeted friends, family, community members and contractors at the Endres Manufacturing Company’s 100th anniversary party Sept. 10, she noted one of the company’s many unique features.

The steel manufacturing company is one of just 2% of family-owned businesses to reach the fourth generation.

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As reported by Wisconsin State Journal and the La Crosse Tribune

When a loved one shows signs of dementia, families often face difficult questions about care, decisions and costs. Agrace offers dementia care consultations to help answer these questions and bring clarity to families navigating this challenging time.

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As reported by InBusiness Madison

Wisconsin adults who are grieving can find support with the help of grief support specialists at the Agrace Grief Support Center in Fitchburg. Continue Reading…

As reported by Hospice News, Holly Vossel 

Wisconsin-based Agrace has expanded its hospice program’s geographic service reach into Dubuque, Iowa, marking its entry in the state.

The expansion marks a significant milestone for the nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider, according to Agrace Chief Growth Officer Kevin Kirkland. The new location is the first of more de novos to come in the near future, Kirkland indicated.

The growth represents an opportunity to expand access to high-quality end-of-life care, he stated.

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As reported by Yahoo! Finance 

Local residents who are in the final months of life have a new choice for high-quality, in-home hospice care. Agrace, the largest Wisconsin-based nonprofit hospice, has expanded west of the Mississippi River for the first time, bringing its services to patients in the city of Dubuque, Iowa.

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