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First serenity home health care in12/30/2023 ![]() I didn’t know what to expect when my dad started hospice, but the care he received was so wonderful and caring that I became inspired to provide that same care for other patients and their families. Suddenly, and with one simple phone call to hospice, Pappy’s quality of life improved tenfold. What a relief for hospice to arrive the same day Debbie called, with the bed, medications, and everything her father had needed for so long. Pappy became overwhelmed running from one doctor’s appointment to the next, juggling different treatments, medications, and specialists, and eventually told Debbie, “I can’t do this anymore.” That very day Debbie referred her father to hospice, and not only did his level of comfort and care improve immediately, but his family received the support and peace of mind that they desperately needed. When her father fell ill, Debbie tried for months to access a hospital bed, medications, walker, and everything her father needed for his care, with no avail. So for the care of her father, Debbie’s approach has been entirely different. Only later did Debbie realize that her mom could have received better care, a greater quality of life, and potentially lived longer, if the mere idea of hospice hadn’t been so frightening. Debbie thought that referring her mom to hospice meant she would lose her forever. Although she qualified for hospice, Debbie like most loved ones when faced with the word “hospice,” denied and fought it. Years ago, Debbie’s mother, Eunice, was suffering with crippling arthritis. Fortunately, this wasn’t Debbie’s first run-in with hospice care. Yet, the role Debbie holds most dear is caretaker and daily cheerleader for her father, Richard, known lovingly to many as simply, “Pappy.” When Debbie’s father became ill and qualified for hospice care, Debbie had to make a choice that is never easy. Meet founder and CEO, Debbie Johnston, a health care expert of over 30 years, who many in Richmond, Virginia know as not only a company leader, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, but most importantly - a nurse with a huge heart. Founder, Debbie Johnston, with her father, Richard
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