Agrace News

As reported by Hospice News, Holly Vossel

Hospice volunteerism is not only a core requirement for providers, but it is also a significant part of their ability to grow amid rising demand.

Volunteer recruitment and retention can be a challenging obstacle in the hospice space, said Jennifer Scurry, co-founder and administrator of Indiana-based Caring Cove Hospice LLC. Hospices compete with a variety of community organizations in the hunt for reliable volunteers, including other providers.

Hospices need strong oversight and leadership to help attract and keep volunteers, Scurry said. Closely monitoring volunteer hours and their areas of growing interest is key.

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As reported by Racine County Eye, Heather Asiyanbi

For most older adults, the goal is simple: stay home, stay healthy, and stay connected. But achieving that takes planning, support, and the right resources — and knowing where to turn makes all the difference. Racine County Eye’s Aging Well events on May 21 and May 28 bring together local vendors and organizations focused on exactly that.

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As reported by In Business Madison

Agrace will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the Ellen & Peter Johnson Dementia Village at Agrace at 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway on May 20 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The community is welcome to attend.

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As reported by WisBusiness

Agrace invites community members to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ellen & Peter Johnson Dementia Village at Agrace on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. This event will mark the start of a transformative project that will redefine dementia care in Wisconsin and beyond.

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As reported by Holly Vossel, Hospice News

Hospices are seeing high competition in their hunt to attract and keep volunteers. More providers are creatively leveraging innovative technologies to improve retention.

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As reported by In Business Madison 

Agrace, a Wisconsin-based nonprofit health care organization, will hold its fifth annual Agrace Giving Day on April 8, 2026.

The 24-hour giving challenge invites donors, community partners and volunteers to make a gift of any size. Agrace Giving Day begins at midnight April 8, and runs through 11:59 p.m.  

All donations up to $10,000 will be matched dollar to dollar thanks to a gift from Marilyn and David Peters.  

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As reported by PR Newswire

Agrace, the largest Wisconsin-based nonprofit hospice, has expanded to serve the entire southern half of Wisconsin with the addition of Ozaukee, Washington, Racine and Kenosha counties to its Milwaukee service region.

For nearly 50 years, Agrace Hospice Care has offered compassionate end-of-life care to people of all ages from its Madison headquarters. Residents across all of southeastern Wisconsin can now choose Agrace for hospice care that comes to them where they live—in private homes, long-term care facilities or any other place they call home.

“As a nonprofit, we are not driven by investor returns, which allows us to focus entirely on the needs of patients and families by reinvesting our resources into high-quality, compassionate care,” said Agrace President and CEO Lynne Sexten. “This latest step in Agrace’s rapid expansion reflects our commitment to bring this type of patient-comes-first care to more families as they navigate serious illness and end-of-life care.”

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As reported by Futura

Some Americans living with dementia may soon find daily life becoming a little more familiar again. In the near future, they could walk into a grocery shop, buy food, enjoy a meal out with friends or even book a relaxing treatment at a nearby spa.

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Agrace, the largest Wisconsin-based nonprofit hospice, has expanded to serve the entire southern half of Wisconsin with the addition of Ozaukee, Washington, Racine and Kenosha counties to its Milwaukee territory.

For nearly 50 years, Agrace Hospice Care has offered compassionate end-of-life care to people of all ages in southern Wisconsin. Southeastern Wisconsin residents can now choose Agrace for hospice care that comes to them where they live—in private homes, long-term care facilities or any other place they call home. Continue Reading…