About Vitas
VITAS Innovative Hospice Care®, a pioneer and leader in the hospice movement since 1978, is the nation’s largest provider of end-of-life care. Our name is derived from the Latin word for “lives� and symbolizes the VITAS mission: to preserve the quality of life for those who have a limited time to live.Features
| Type of Service | Providing |
|---|---|
| Home Care |
Served Counties
- District of Columbia
- Fairfax
- Arlington
- Alexandria
- Loudoun
- Prince William
Featured Articles
Moving in the Right Direction-Senior Transitions, Inc.
June 21, 2013
Merrill and Judy Skolnik were starting to feel isolated in their home of 51 years. Judy was experiencing some... Read more »
Memories and Milestones--Ginger Cove
June 21, 2013
Anniversaries are a time for reflection, a time to relive happy memories and anticipate future milestones.... Read more »
A Harmonious Duo--Methodist Home
May 13, 2013
By Christy Brudin Music knows no boundaries. It can transport you – taking you back to your youth or... Read more »
A Century of Caring--Willows at Meadow Branch
May 13, 2013
By Christy Brudin One of Gertrude (Trudy) Virginia Chedister’s earliest memories is of caring for her... Read more »
Finding the Right Chemistry--Hermitage
May 13, 2013
By Christy Brudin Chemistry is the study of the composition, properties and reactions of substances. It is... Read more »
Back on Campus--Lifelong Educators Plan Ahead--Westminster at Lake Ridge
May 13, 2013
By Christy Brudin As lifelong educators, Jack Armstrong and Barbara Share have created quite a few... Read more »
Senior Housing
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Memories and Milestones–Ginger Cove
Anniversaries are a time for reflection, a time to relive happy memories and anticipate future milestones....
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FutureCare CherryWood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center-Real Life Story
When residents at FutureCare CherryWood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Reisterstown, Md.,...
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Real Life Story — Don McPherson
Canadian-born Don McPherson recalls skiing for the first time as a boy in Toronto’s High Park....
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A Harmonious Duo–Methodist Home
By Christy Brudin Music knows no boundaries. It can transport you – taking you back to your youth...
Aging in Place
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Working Into Retirement
Retiring…and Keeping Your Day Job When we think of a “retirement community,” we tend to picture...
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Help with Daily Money Management–InfoDoc, Inc.
It all started with a phone call. Ivor and Jean Jones had been living in an assisted living community...
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Team Players – SenCura Home Care
“He has a better social life than I do, actually,” said Elena Pehrkon of her 92-year-old...
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Applying Universal Design Concepts
By Michael Leite, P.E. Universal design has been defined as building environments that are accessible...
Money & Legal
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Help with Daily Money Management–InfoDoc, Inc.
It all started with a phone call. Ivor and Jean Jones had been living in an assisted living community...
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Fast Medicare Coverage Even When You’re Not Retired
By George McConnell, Social Security Administration Deputy Area Director You’ve made your decision:...
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A Daily Money Manager Acts as an Alter Ego
Boston native Vera Berne worked in different mental health settings inWashington,D.C. after moving...
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Caregiver Tips in Helping with Medicare
It can be difficult to choose the right medicare plan for you and your loved ones By Ross Blair The...
Decision Making
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A Nurse in the Family-Real Life Story
Frank had multiple medical problems, an array of doctors and several in-home care providers, but...
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Rosner Healthcare Navigation–Real Life Profile
When Betsy Kremer went to visit her parents, Howie and Billie Palmer, in their assisted living community...
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A Prime Location – CareOptions
Location, Location, Location. Everyone knows that location is everything. For many seniors, the...
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A Sense of Stability Thanks to a Care Manager
By Christy Brudin At first, Linda* just seemed a little forgetful, according to James*, her husband...
Featured Articles
Moving in the Right Direction-Senior Transitions, Inc.
June 21, 2013
Merrill and Judy Skolnik were starting to feel isolated in their home of 51 years. Judy was experiencing some... Read more » Memories and Milestones--Ginger Cove
June 21, 2013
Anniversaries are a time for reflection, a time to relive happy memories and anticipate future milestones.... Read more » A Harmonious Duo--Methodist Home
May 13, 2013
By Christy Brudin Music knows no boundaries. It can transport you – taking you back to your youth or... Read more » A Century of Caring--Willows at Meadow Branch
May 13, 2013
By Christy Brudin One of Gertrude (Trudy) Virginia Chedister’s earliest memories is of caring for her... Read more » Finding the Right Chemistry--Hermitage
May 13, 2013
By Christy Brudin Chemistry is the study of the composition, properties and reactions of substances. It is... Read more » Back on Campus--Lifelong Educators Plan Ahead--Westminster at Lake Ridge
May 13, 2013
By Christy Brudin As lifelong educators, Jack Armstrong and Barbara Share have created quite a few... Read more » Senior Housing
-
Memories and Milestones–Ginger Cove
Anniversaries are a time for reflection, a time to relive happy memories and anticipate future milestones....
-
FutureCare CherryWood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center-Real Life Story
When residents at FutureCare CherryWood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Reisterstown, Md.,...
-
Real Life Story — Don McPherson
Canadian-born Don McPherson recalls skiing for the first time as a boy in Toronto’s High Park....
-
A Harmonious Duo–Methodist Home
By Christy Brudin Music knows no boundaries. It can transport you – taking you back to your youth...
Aging in Place
-
Working Into Retirement
Retiring…and Keeping Your Day Job When we think of a “retirement community,” we tend to picture...
-
Help with Daily Money Management–InfoDoc, Inc.
It all started with a phone call. Ivor and Jean Jones had been living in an assisted living community...
-
Team Players – SenCura Home Care
“He has a better social life than I do, actually,” said Elena Pehrkon of her 92-year-old...
-
Applying Universal Design Concepts
By Michael Leite, P.E. Universal design has been defined as building environments that are accessible...
Money & Legal
-
Help with Daily Money Management–InfoDoc, Inc.
It all started with a phone call. Ivor and Jean Jones had been living in an assisted living community...
-
Fast Medicare Coverage Even When You’re Not Retired
By George McConnell, Social Security Administration Deputy Area Director You’ve made your decision:...
-
A Daily Money Manager Acts as an Alter Ego
Boston native Vera Berne worked in different mental health settings inWashington,D.C. after moving...
-
Caregiver Tips in Helping with Medicare
It can be difficult to choose the right medicare plan for you and your loved ones By Ross Blair The...
Decision Making
-
A Nurse in the Family-Real Life Story
Frank had multiple medical problems, an array of doctors and several in-home care providers, but...
-
Rosner Healthcare Navigation–Real Life Profile
When Betsy Kremer went to visit her parents, Howie and Billie Palmer, in their assisted living community...
-
A Prime Location – CareOptions
Location, Location, Location. Everyone knows that location is everything. For many seniors, the...
-
A Sense of Stability Thanks to a Care Manager
By Christy Brudin At first, Linda* just seemed a little forgetful, according to James*, her husband...
Featured Articles
Moving in the Right Direction-Senior Transitions, Inc.
June 21, 2013
Merrill and Judy Skolnik were starting to feel isolated in their home of 51 years. Judy was experiencing some... Read more » Memories and Milestones--Ginger Cove
June 21, 2013
Anniversaries are a time for reflection, a time to relive happy memories and anticipate future milestones.... Read more » A Harmonious Duo--Methodist Home
May 13, 2013
By Christy Brudin Music knows no boundaries. It can transport you – taking you back to your youth or... Read more » A Century of Caring--Willows at Meadow Branch
May 13, 2013
By Christy Brudin One of Gertrude (Trudy) Virginia Chedister’s earliest memories is of caring for her... Read more » Finding the Right Chemistry--Hermitage
May 13, 2013
By Christy Brudin Chemistry is the study of the composition, properties and reactions of substances. It is... Read more » Back on Campus--Lifelong Educators Plan Ahead--Westminster at Lake Ridge
May 13, 2013
By Christy Brudin As lifelong educators, Jack Armstrong and Barbara Share have created quite a few... Read more » Senior Housing
-
Memories and Milestones–Ginger Cove
Anniversaries are a time for reflection, a time to relive happy memories and anticipate future milestones....
-
FutureCare CherryWood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center-Real Life Story
When residents at FutureCare CherryWood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Reisterstown, Md.,...
-
Real Life Story — Don McPherson
Canadian-born Don McPherson recalls skiing for the first time as a boy in Toronto’s High Park....
-
A Harmonious Duo–Methodist Home
By Christy Brudin Music knows no boundaries. It can transport you – taking you back to your youth...
Aging in Place
-
Working Into Retirement
Retiring…and Keeping Your Day Job When we think of a “retirement community,” we tend to picture...
-
Help with Daily Money Management–InfoDoc, Inc.
It all started with a phone call. Ivor and Jean Jones had been living in an assisted living community...
-
Team Players – SenCura Home Care
“He has a better social life than I do, actually,” said Elena Pehrkon of her 92-year-old...
-
Applying Universal Design Concepts
By Michael Leite, P.E. Universal design has been defined as building environments that are accessible...
Money & Legal
-
Help with Daily Money Management–InfoDoc, Inc.
It all started with a phone call. Ivor and Jean Jones had been living in an assisted living community...
-
Fast Medicare Coverage Even When You’re Not Retired
By George McConnell, Social Security Administration Deputy Area Director You’ve made your decision:...
-
A Daily Money Manager Acts as an Alter Ego
Boston native Vera Berne worked in different mental health settings inWashington,D.C. after moving...
-
Caregiver Tips in Helping with Medicare
It can be difficult to choose the right medicare plan for you and your loved ones By Ross Blair The...
Decision Making
-
A Nurse in the Family-Real Life Story
Frank had multiple medical problems, an array of doctors and several in-home care providers, but...
-
Rosner Healthcare Navigation–Real Life Profile
When Betsy Kremer went to visit her parents, Howie and Billie Palmer, in their assisted living community...
-
A Prime Location – CareOptions
Location, Location, Location. Everyone knows that location is everything. For many seniors, the...
-
A Sense of Stability Thanks to a Care Manager
By Christy Brudin At first, Linda* just seemed a little forgetful, according to James*, her husband...
