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?
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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.
The sound of comfort: How volunteer musicians reach patients at the end of life
From bedside singers to a teenage pianist, HopeHealth volunteers use music to create connection, spark memory and bring comfort to patients and families at the end of life.
The silence between notes: A hospice companion’s story
For months, a HopeHealth volunteer earned the trust and affection of a patient with dementia. One afternoon, music unlocked memory, language — and joy.