NMMC Hospice Honors Caregiver of the Year

EUPORA, Miss.—North Mississippi Medical Center Hospice recently honored Libby Middleton of Bellefountain with the Caregiver of the Year Award.

Middleton cared for her late husband, William, who was admitted to hospice in August 2014 and passed away peacefully in his home in December 2015. Middleton cared for him throughout his health struggles, including progressive Alzheimer’s disease.

“Mrs. Libby stood by his side throughout his illness, which spanned approximately 15 years,” read her nomination. “Mr. Middleton was bedbound, and Mrs. Libby rarely left his side. He received excellent, loving, selfless care from Mrs. Libby and she is truly an amazing caregiver.”

For more information about the NMMC Hospice program, call (662) 377-3612 or 1-800-THE DESK (1-800-843-3375).