Honoring Those Who Served

Specialized Hospice Care for Veterans and Their Families

Every veteran has a story.

A story of service, sacrifice, duty, and commitment.

At Hospice Savannah, we believe those stories deserve to be honored. We also recognize that veterans often face unique physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological challenges at the end of life. Our Veterans Program was created to ensure that those who served our nation receive the recognition, understanding, and specialized support they deserve.

Understanding the Veteran Experience

Military service can shape a person for a lifetime.

Some veterans carry memories of combat, loss, trauma, or difficult experiences that may resurface during serious illness or at the end of life. Others may be reluctant to discuss pain or emotional struggles because of deeply held values of strength and self-reliance.

Hospice Savannah provides specialized education for staff and volunteers to help them better understand and respond to these unique needs.

Recognizing Service and Sacrifice

Program offerings include:

Veteran recognition ceremonies
Certificates of Appreciation
American flags recognizing military service
Caregiver recognition pins
Visits from active-duty service members and fellow veterans
Specialized counseling and spiritual support
Access to Healing Arts therapies including Music Therapy, Massage Therapy, and Story Keeping
The Veterans Memorial located in the Hospice Inpatient Unit courtyard

Preserving Stories for Future Generations

Through our Story Keeping program, veterans have the opportunity to share memories, life lessons, military experiences, and messages for future generations.

Celebrating Heroes

Stories like that of Tuskegee Airman Amelia Jones remind us that behind every veteran is a life of service, courage, and extraordinary experiences that deserve recognition.

Resources for Veterans and Caregivers

Hospice Savannah is committed to connecting veterans and their families with valuable resources and support services.

A Promise to Those Who Served

At Hospice Savannah, honoring veterans is about more than recognition. It is about listening to their stories, acknowledging their sacrifices, supporting their families, and ensuring they receive the compassionate care they have earned through a lifetime of service.

More Than a Thank You

For many veterans, military service shaped a lifetime.

The experiences, sacrifices, friendships, and losses that occurred during service often remain deeply meaningful—and sometimes deeply painful. As veterans approach the end of life, memories of combat, military service, or traumatic events may become more present.

Some veterans live with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), survivor guilt, unresolved grief, or moral injury resulting from experiences they witnessed or endured during their service. Others may be reluctant to discuss pain, fear, or emotional concerns because of deeply held values of strength, self-reliance, and duty.

At Hospice Savannah, we recognize that veterans often have unique physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological needs. That’s why we provide specialized education for our staff and volunteers, helping them better understand the veteran experience and provide care that is informed, compassionate, and respectful.

Honoring veterans is about more than saying thank you. It is about listening to their stories, acknowledging their sacrifices, supporting their families, and helping them find comfort, meaning, and peace.