Leisl Vale, Author at Four Seasons

A man in a black jacket stands on the grass, holding a cap aloft in his right hand, projecting dignity against a cloudy sky and distant landscape.

Gary’s Story: Hospice Care that Prioritizes Your Goals, Dignity, and Joy

Searching for Care That Prioritized What Mattered Most Tina Holmes shared that her husband, Gary, had seen multiple specialists over five years and received several Read More »

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How Hospice Held Our Hands and Hearts: Russell and Carol Call’s Story

Both Russel and Carol Call’s mothers were served by Four Seasons’ Hospice Care at their home in Hayesville, NC. Listen to their story of how Read More »

Four Seasons Receives Hospice Elite Recognition

Contact: Leisl Vale, Communications SpecialistPhone: 828.341.6883Email: LVale@FourSeasonsCFL.orgAugust 7, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Four Seasons The Care You Trust is proud to have received Hospice Elite Read More »

Woman lying in a hospital bed, smiling and wearing a pink Happy Birthday crown, covered with blankets and surrounded by her family as they celebrate together—a beautiful testimonial to love and joy through all Four Seasons of life.

How Four Seasons Became Family: Denise Fairbrother’s Testimonial

Our experience with Four Seasons began on October 31, 2024, when my 97-year-old Mom, Billie Bausell, who had been diagnosed with congestive heart failure, fell Read More »

A man in a blue shirt sits on a bed and raises his hand in a salute, showing dignity and resilience often seen in hospice care.

Seeing Both Sides of Hospice Care: Kevin Gilliam’s Story

I have a unique relationship with Four Seasons because, not only was I a family member of two people who needed services with Four Seasons, Read More »

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2025 Community Benefit Report

Four Seasons Foundation is pleased to present our 2025 Community Benefit Report. In this report, you’ll find Four Seasons and Four Seasons Foundation’s financial reports, Read More »

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Hospice Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction

Myth: Hospice is a Place or a Facility You Move into The TRUTH is… Hospice is actually a specialized medical service, rather than a place. Read More »

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How Hospice Made All the Difference: Al’s Story

Shared by Al, whose mother was served by Four Seasons hospice care. Holding On Until Her Birthday I’ve always said my mother was stubborn. She Read More »

Eight women sit together at a restaurant table with menus, drinks, and food, smiling and posing for the camera as they share laughter. Their close bond reflects the caring spirit of Four Seasons Home Care.

Four Seasons Home Care Named Fourth in Nation- Leader in Excellence 2026

Four Seasons Home Care is proud to announce that it has been named the fourth-best home care nationally in the distinguished 2026 Best of Home Read More »

A woman sits on a couch, gently holding a small dog as they both look out a window, sharing a quiet moment of pet therapy in hospice care.

The Healing Power of Pet Therapy in Hospice Care

In general, pet therapy uses trained animals to improve a person’s emotional, physical, social, or cognitive well-being. In hospice care, pet therapy can be a Read More »

Author: Leisl Vale