I am going to simply write praise of a Vitas "music therapy" program for Mamie Mayfield. I'm her only child, Stan West) "For my charming mom, Mamie Mayfield, a retired singer-composer, the VITAS music therapy program has worked wonders. Mom, 91, is diagnosed with end-stage dementia. While she doesn't always remember caregivers' names, she usually remembers lyrics to songs. Residents rejoice hearing her passionate phrasing of familiar songs through the Pearl of Hinsdale's memory care unit."
September 2024
I would like to express my immense gratitude with Vitas Healthcare, Maria Silva and Team 152 as words cannot express how much I am thankful to have my 93-year-old beloved mother, be a patient of yours and your exceptional healthcare team 152.
Since the first day my mom was admitted to Vitas, I could tell and feel, the love and care that Vitas personnel was providing to my mom. From one simple leg cramp, to the very last minute my mom departed to a better life, Vitas was always there.
Vitas provided so much care for my mom that, anytime my mom would see her head-nurse Maria Silva, her physician or any other team 152 member, she was delighted and happy to see them, because... read full review
October 2019
Vitas was absolutely wonderful. My mother was in the hospital and the doctors suggested we speak with the hospice doctor. He told us all about Vitas' services and thought we weren't quite ready for them. He said we would know when we need them. A week later we needed them and they took over my mom's care. They walked us through the maze of applying for Medicaid, information on the facilities, etc. As she got worse they explained everything that was going on. When she passed they were so comforting and have contacted me over the weeks to see if I needed any of their grief services. I can't say enough good things about them - the staff really are angels.
I am going to simply write praise of a Vitas "music therapy" program for Mamie Mayfield. I'm her only child, Stan West) "For my charming mom, Mamie Mayfield, a retired singer-composer, the VITAS music therapy program has worked wonders. Mom, 91, is diagnosed with end-stage dementia. While she doesn't always remember caregivers' names, she usually remembers lyrics to songs. Residents rejoice hearing her passionate phrasing of familiar songs through the Pearl of Hinsdale's memory care unit."
I would like to express my immense gratitude with Vitas Healthcare, Maria Silva and Team 152 as words cannot express how much I am thankful to have my 93-year-old beloved mother, be a patient of yours and your exceptional healthcare team 152. Since the first day my mom was admitted to Vitas, I could tell and feel, the love and care that Vitas personnel was providing to my mom. From one simple leg cramp, to the very last minute my mom departed to a better life, Vitas was always there. Vitas provided so much care for my mom that, anytime my mom would see her head-nurse Maria Silva, her physician or any other team 152 member, she was delighted and happy to see them, because... read full review
Vitas was absolutely wonderful. My mother was in the hospital and the doctors suggested we speak with the hospice doctor. He told us all about Vitas' services and thought we weren't quite ready for them. He said we would know when we need them. A week later we needed them and they took over my mom's care. They walked us through the maze of applying for Medicaid, information on the facilities, etc. As she got worse they explained everything that was going on. When she passed they were so comforting and have contacted me over the weeks to see if I needed any of their grief services. I can't say enough good things about them - the staff really are angels.