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Life Enrichment Services ~ Why do we love them?

Discover how Life Enrichment Services in hospice care bring joy, connection, and comfort to patients and families. From music and art to pet visits, chair yoga, games, and legacy projects, these activities honor each person’s journey while enhancing quality of life.

HOSPICE BASICS

Bethany Safadi, BSN, RN, CDP

8/15/20251 min read

What Are Life Enrichment Services in Hospice Care?

When people think of hospice, they often focus on medical care, comfort measures, and emotional support for patients and families. While those are essential, there’s another part of hospice that can deeply impact a patient’s quality of life — Life Enrichment Services.

These services are designed to bring comfort, joy, connection, and a sense of purpose to each patient’s day. At Devotion Hospice, we believe that life’s final chapter should still be filled with laughter, meaningful moments, and activities that reflect each person’s personality and interests.

What Life Enrichment Services Include

Life Enrichment Services are personalized to the patient and can include:

  • Music Therapy – Live or recorded music to spark joy and stir memories.

  • Art Activities – Painting, crafts, or creative projects for self-expression.

  • Pet Visits – Companionship from certified therapy animals.

  • Massage Therapy – Gentle touch to promote relaxation and ease discomfort.

  • Reading & Story Sharing – Staff or volunteers reading aloud or engaging in meaningful conversations.

  • Cards & Board Games – Fun, stimulating activities to promote interaction.

  • Group Activities – Bingo, trivia, or themed social events for groups.

  • Chair Yoga – Gentle, seated movement to promote flexibility, relaxation, and circulation.

  • Legacy Projects – Creating keepsakes, memory books, or recording life stories for loved ones.

  • .... And More

Why It Matters

Hospice care isn’t just about managing symptoms — it’s about living fully, right up to the last chapter.

Life Enrichment Services help by:

  • Reducing isolation and depression

  • Encouraging social connection and joy

  • Providing opportunities for creativity and personal expression

  • Supporting emotional and spiritual well-being

  • Helping maintain physical comfort and gentle activity

At Devotion Hospice, we tailor these services to each patient’s preferences and abilities, ensuring they have opportunities to do what they love, connect with others, and create meaningful moments with family and friends.

Because hospice is about more than the end — it’s about the journey, and making every moment count.