Month: November 2019

The holiday season is here, which means family get-togethers, gift-giving, and happy times. If you are missing a loved one, here are some tips to help you move through the holidays.

Tip One: Be prepared for grief triggers. Preparing for these triggers and having a plan to cope with them can make them more manageable.

Tip Two: It’s okay to take a break from togetherness. Don’t feel guilty about needing space from the holiday chaos.

Tip Three: Seek gratitude. Try and remember the good things that relationship brought into your life.

Tip Four: Decide which traditions you want to change or keep. Acknowledge that things will be different this year.

Tip Five: Say yes to help. Accept help when it’s offered. Those who love you want to help.

I see you, but it isn’t you. The same eyes, the same smile, the same face.
But you’re leaving me, one breath at a time... You recognize me, but you no longer KNOW me.

I will love you, and care for you, and keep you safe until you leave.
Your Loving Daughter

Volunteers are an essential part of a hospice team, participating in roles from directly interacting with patients to helping with fundraising efforts.

How Hospice Volunteers Serve

Supporting Patients: Visits, reading, taking walks, and therapeutic interaction.

Comforting Family Members: Listening, running errands, or simply sitting with patients to give family a break.