Lower Cape Fear LifeCare

Our Memory Cafes bring caregivers and loved ones with dementia together to share laughter, art, music, and more. Watch our video to hear from participants as they share what they love most about these gatherings. It’s important to us that families living with dementia not only know they’re not alone, but truly feel supported and connected with others on the same journey. These moments remind us how powerful joy and companionship can be. 🎥 Our video is also part of the Memory Cafe Alliance Awareness Contest. Please show your support with a like, comment, or share! 🏆 Help us spread the word and inspire others to join or start a Memory Café in their community. Memory Cafe Alliance #memorycafe #memorycafealliance #LowerCapeFearLifeCare #DementiaSupport #AlzheimersSupport And, of course, thank you to our community partners: AARP North Carolina Alzheimer's Association®'s Association Eastern North Carolina New Hanover County Senior Resource Center Cape Fear Council of Governments

We’re so grateful to Fortron Industries for their continued generosity and partnership! “Fortron Industries partners with LCFL because we share a common belief in creating positive, meaningful, and sustained change in the community we call home,” said Joseph Martin, Environmental Compliance Manager & Site Foundation Coordinator. Since 2015, Fortron Industries has contributed more than $66,000 to support our nonprofit programs in hospice, palliative care, dementia care, grief care, community education, and veteran services. Thank you, Fortron Industries, for helping ensure compassionate care is available to all who need it. 💙 #CommunitySupport #HospiceCare #PalliativeCare #DementiaSupport Cindy Cheatham

Yesterday, the Whiteville Garden Club presented a $10,000 donation to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in support of Phase 2 of the Butterfly Garden at the Angel House Hospice Care Center in Whiteville. The project, designed by LifeCare teammate Jason Hicks, will expand the garden with more flowers, greenery, and a gazebo for families and visitors to enjoy. 🌿 We’re so grateful to the Garden Club for their generosity and continued care in helping create a peaceful space for comfort and reflection. If you’d like to learn more about dedicating a plant, feature, or element of the garden in honor or memory of a loved one, please reach out to us. #LifeCareTeam #CommunitySupport #HospiceCare #ButterflyGarden

💡 A Gift of Comfort and Light! Nicole Weller of Leland recently donated small LED trees for each patient room at the SECU Hospice House of Brunswick in memory of her mother, who was cared for here. “My mom had one in her room when she was here. She enjoyed it and it brought us all some comfort,” Nicole shared. Each tree carries the inscription: “May soft lights comfort you along the way. The Rosemarie Dorthe Family.” Nicole is pictured with Anne Hewett, Senior Fundraising Executive for Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. Acts of kindness like this bring light and warmth to the families we serve. Thank you, Nicole! #LifeCareTeam #HospiceCare #CommunitySupport #PalliativeCare

We’re always humbled by the words families share about their experiences with our care team. Every message like this reminds us why we do what we do. Here’s one recent review from Google: 💙💙💙💙💙 “Absolutely amazing staff!!! The facility is conveniently located, clean, efficient layout, but the best part is the staff! I could not ask for a better group of folks to care for my mother during her passing from gastric cancer. The facility depends a lot on donations, which we are so grateful for the community's generosity during our time there. We will be sure to pay it forward with donations as well. Thank you so much for all that you do!” #FiveStarCare #LifeCareTeam #HospiceCare

Congratulations to our President and CEO, Gwen Whitley! 🌟 We’re proud to share that Gwen has once again been named to the WilmingtonBiz 100 by the Greater Wilmington Business Journal, recognized among this year’s list of Influencers, leaders shaping Southeastern North Carolina’s business and healthcare landscape. Gwen’s vision and dedication continue to strengthen access to compassionate hospice, palliative, and dementia care across our region. Her leadership reminds us that excellence in care begins with passion, collaboration, and community trust. Please join us in congratulating Gwen on this well-deserved recognition! #WilmingtonBiz100 #Leadership #LifeCareTeam #CommunityImpact

🌟 Congratulations to Evan Dressel, our Director of Strategy, Program Development, and Innovation, on being named to the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce’s 40 Under 40 Awards! The annual awards celebrate young professionals who demonstrate leadership, innovation, and community service across our region. We’re proud to see Evan recognized for his dedication and impact on patients, families, and our community. In Evan’s words: “Grateful to be included alongside so many strong leaders in our community.” #LifeCareTeam #40Under40 #CommunityImpact

Save the Date! ✨ Join us for the inaugural Jingle & Joy Gala on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Aloft Wilmington. Enjoy dinner, live music, auctions, and dancing as we celebrate the season and support compassionate care. Details & registration: https://lnkd.in/e2tMzdcw

🎓Please join us in celebrating Nancy Benton, RN, Clinical Manager for Columbus, Bladen, and Robeson Counties! Nancy recently graduated from the Leadership Columbus 2025 program, a year-long initiative that builds leadership skills and connects participants with the business community. We’re proud of Nancy’s dedication to growth, excellence, and community impact, and grateful for the leadership she brings to our LifeCare team every day. #LifeCareTeam #FiveStarCare #HospiceCare #PalliativeCare

🎵 Music has a unique way of bringing comfort, sparking memories, and creating moments of peace. Recently, music therapy volunteer Michele shared her gift of music at our Brunswick County care center. As she played, a lifelong friend of a patient reflected on how much music had always meant to her loved one, who once served as a church pianist for many years. Moments like these show how the compassion, time, and talents of our amazing volunteers bring light to difficult times. We would not be a Five-Star hospice without their dedication, and we are grateful to Michele and to all who share their heart to comfort our patients and families. 💜 #Volunteers #MusicTherapy #HospiceCare #LifeCare