October 2026 Newsletter
October is a month for remembering—and a reminder of how much living happens along the way. This issue includes our Community Remembrance, Camp by the Sea, spiritual care, staff news, Handmade from the Heart, and more.
Caring Conversations: Spiritual Care in Hospice
More than religion When people hear "spiritual care," many picture a chaplain at the bedside with a prayer book. Sometimes that's exactly what someone wants. More often, spiritual care is simply room to talk about what matters most. A serious illness has a way of...
“It’s About Living”: HPCMV Featured in The MV Times
We’re grateful to The MV Times and writer Abby Remer for a thoughtful look at Hospice & Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard as we mark 45 years of caring for our Island.