Unity Hospice of Door County is using innovative approaches to keep patients and loved ones connected.  The end-of-life care organization is going virtual to allow friends, significant others, and families to show their support to patients.  That helps reduce the risks of spreading or contracting COVID 19. Some grant monies have helped Unity Hospice to use wireless technologies to aid patients and their loved ones.  Lisa McMahon,   Unity's Director of Psycho-Social Services, says Zoom is providing key emotional support while ensuring safety.

McMahon also says the virtual platforms are aided by “Reflections Journals” written by the patients themselves.

Unity Hospice is also providing earbuds for patients who want to attend religious services or other events virtually and CD players and discs to further help reduce feelings of isolation.