Hospice chaplains are available to support anyone in your family — no matter how you feel about religion. And they can help in more ways than you might expect.
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When grief feels lonely: How one young woman created community after loss
When Anna lost her dad, she felt isolated in her grief. Creating HopeHealth’s young adult loss group helped her — and others — find healing.
Beyond the Story: What Hospice Taught Me About Life and Dignity
A journalist reflects on his transformative journey as a hospice volunteer, sharing moving stories of courage, compassion, and the power of human connection.
What is sundowning? A dementia expert explains
For people with dementia, the afternoon and evening can bring anxiety, confusion or agitation. Here’s what causes sundowning, and how to ease its effects.
Caregiving & family dynamics: 4 strategies from a social worker
Caring for a loved one changes family dynamics — sometimes strengthening bonds, sometimes sparking conflict. Here’s how to ease tension and build connection
“The More You Give”: A Reiki Volunteer on the Gifts of Hospice Care
Hospice volunteer Marilyn reflects on 15 years of offering Reiki, comfort and compassion — and the joy she’s found in return.
“It’s a lifeline”: The surprising power of caregiver support groups
A longtime hospice volunteer never imagined she’d need a support group — until she became a caregiver herself. “It’s a lifeline,” she says.
“She took the time”: A hospice aide’s gift, one patient at a time
At the end of life, a hospice aide brings patients comfort, dignity and often much more. Family members share what CNA Nancy Fraser means to their loved ones.
A parade for Alex: How one town rallied for a boy in hospice care
When 11-year-old Alex became too sick to go on his dream trip, his community brought the dream to him — a parade of 250 cars, organized overnight.
Caring for the caregiver: 25 ways to support a family caregiver
Caregivers often don’t ask for help — or know how. This list offers 25 ways to offer support someone who’s focused on caring for someone else.