After a hospice volunteer brought comfort to her mother, Marianne became one herself. She shares what companionship can look like at the end of life — and why being there matters.
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What matters most: A nurse practitioner’s approach to palliative care
“What matters most to you?” It’s the question a palliative care nurse practitioner asks every patient — and the starting point for what good care can look like.
Meet Bean: The hospice therapy dog bringing comfort one visit at a time
At the Hulitar Hospice Center, a therapy dog named Bean has his own rounds to make. What does comfort look like when it comes on four legs?
What is vicarious grief? A grief counselor explains
Grief isn’t only for direct loss — we can carry someone else’s pain too. A grief counselor explains vicarious grief, why it happens, and how to care for yourself.
The lasting impact of Camp BraveHeart: 20 summers of healing
Celebrating 20 years of Camp BraveHeart, HopeHealth’s grief camp helping children and teens find healing, friendship and hope after the loss of a loved one.
Dementia care at every stage: A resource guide for families
When a person has dementia, their care needs keep changing. From day programs to palliative and hospice care, here’s a guide to resources for each stage.
“We may be the last hand they hold”: Meet a hospice nursing assistant
In hospice, nursing assistants spend more time at the bedside than almost anyone else. Here’s what CNA Nora Navas means to her patients, families and team.
Grief & identity: How loss reshapes who we are — and what to do next
When someone central to your life dies, it often brings a loss of self too. A HopeHealth grief counselor shares how to begin rebuilding your identity after loss.
“Right for the heart”: How creativity opens a path through grief
When we’re grieving, tapping into creativity can help us heal. In creative workshops, participants experience it together.
Through the twilight: A nurse’s path to hospice
After 21 years as a critical care nurse, Terri Tetreau felt passionate about giving patients a peaceful end-of-life journey. In hospice, she’s found her calling.