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“I often wonder where I would be without the care and guidance I have received from Intrepid
Hospice. Our overall well-being has increased since working with the company. The staff have an
invested relationship with my wife and me as if we are their own family members. I couldn’t ask for
anything more. There has been support for the extended family that has improved our relationship
during this difficult time. The company and staff have been honest and have exceeded all expecta-
tions since the start of care.” A. H.
“Until the age of 90, my mom had several health problems but none that were not managed by
several doctors. She lived a comfortable life. In March of this year, she was diagnosed with the
last stage of leukemia. What a devastating blow to the family, since I had always saw to it that
she had medical attention and took her medications. She was covered with good health insurance
also. She ended up in the hospital several times until there was no more they could do for her. She
came home and was put under hospice. I chose Intrepid Hospice because of a recommendation
from my neighbor who had recently lost her mother and Intrepid Hospice took care of her. Thank
God for his blessings of putting people in our lives when we need them. The recommendation
to use Intrepid Hospice was the best thing I could have done for my mom. Helen Burke came on
board and treated my mom and my family with the utmost respect. She treated my mom as if she
were her own. Any time we called with a problem (night or day) the problem was solved and the
nurse was immediately at our home. Everything we needed was provided and staff kept in contact
with mom’s doctor for each and every thing that we asked her questions about. We always got an
answer. Not knowing that mom would only live 12 days, the staff comforted us to the end. We knew
that she was dying, but not as quickly as she did. If not for the staff, we would have fallen apart.
Helen held our hands, listened to our plea, wiped our tears, and stood strong in the midst of the
passing of our dear beloved mother. She did everything she could to keep her comfortable. We are
a close family and never had to experience much death so it was exceptionally hard. Now my mom
rests in peace. I am still struggling with her loss but I know that Intrepid Hospice will be there for
me to help me get through this loss. What else can be said for such a caring and loving organiza-
tion except thanks for showing your love and kindness to us when it was needed most. Thanks for
taking care of my mom. Thanks for being there in the midst of the storm!” J. N.
“My mother was sick for 1 ½ years and just passed away. During that time we were introduced to
intrepid Hospice in Virginia Beach. Throughout the entire time the staff were like family to us. They
supported and comforted us until we lost her and they are still there for us. Their concern for her
well being is something our family will never forget.” N. F.