Richard Sherman began volunteering for hospice nearly 40 years ago in New York City. Since 2018, he has volunteered with VITAS, providing companionship and direct support to hospice patients, families, and caregivers.
In addition to VITAS, Richard volunteers on the memory care/dementia unit at Miami Jewish Health Systems and with the Alzheimer’s Association.
“Every patient or family deepens my desire to work with hospice and elder care,” he says. “Gaining their trust, witnessing struggles, and experiencing loss can be emotionally taxing. Knowing that I’ve provided support for these patients and families during this critical time is extremely rewarding.”
