Agrace News

As reported by WMTV-NBC15

After revealing it would be closing for good this summer, the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin said Thursday that its remaining financial assets will be transferred to other organizations that support dementia research and care.

ADAW Executive Director Jeff Hamm and Board President Carol Koby explained the nonprofit’s assets will go on to support participants in dementia studies and outreach in Dane County’s African American community, as well as care in nursing homes and community-based residential facilities. Funds will be transferred to five community organizations:

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As reported by Hospice News, Jim Parker

Individuals in several states have been securing hospice licenses only to turn them around in a quick sale. A number of these hospices are accredited, prompting calls for greater oversight of organizations with deeming authority.

A surge of newly licensed hospices has swelled in California, Arizona, Texas and Nevada. Many of these have been accused of gaming the Medicare system and delivering poor-quality care.

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Agrace has hired Danielle DiGennaro, NP, to be its director of supportive care. A nonprofit health care organization, Agrace provides hospice care, supportive (palliative) care, non-medical personal care, adult day services and grief support across southern Wisconsin.

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Agrace has appointed Susan Collins, Carey Gehl and Lisa Olson to its board of directors, and Mark Pent and Susan Schmitz to the Agrace Foundation board.

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As published by 27-News, WKOW

People in Madison ran the Race for Agrace 5K in honor of their loved ones Sunday. The Agrace Grief Support Center has brought compassionate care to people facing life-limiting illnesses for over 45 years.

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Ajith R. Susai, DO, of Brookfield, Wis., has joined the medical services team of Agrace, a nonprofit, community-supported health care organization that provides hospice care, supportive (palliative) care, non-medical personal care, adult day services and grief support across southern Wisconsin.

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With more than a decade of experience caring for people in southwest Wisconsin who are in the final months of life, Agrace Hospice Care is celebrating the completion of its new Dodgeville office location.

The community is invited to a Dodgeville Chamber ribbon cutting ceremony and open house at Agrace, 316 W. Spring Street in Dodgeville on Wednesday, May 24, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. with the Chamber ribbon cutting at 4:45 p.m. Immediately following the ribbon cutting, attendees are welcome to join the Dodgeville Chamber “5:01 Connect” meeting at Agrace. All are welcome.

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As an organization that places “belonging” among its three shared values, Agrace has affirmed its commitment to being an inclusive health care provider and workplace by hiring Troy Polnitz of Madison as its diversity, equity and inclusion manager.

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As reported by Dennis Chaptman in the Wisconsin State Journal

Agrace, which provides care and support to people who are aging, seriously ill, dying or grieving, provides a workplace driven by values and respect for employee needs.

“I’m thankful every day that there are an awful lot of healthcare people that find this to be their calling. It just really resonates with them,” said Lynne Sexten, Agrace’s CEO. “Patients and their families are often in crisis. It’s scary, and we have nearly 900 people who are experts at it, helping guide them.”
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