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Hospital, clinic, home: Understanding the settings of palliative care
Palliative care is one of medicine’s fastest-growing specialties, which means it will soon be available in more settings. Here’s a guide.
“This is my love letter to you”: Healing after the loss of a partner
When her husband died, “I was simply frozen,” Pamela says. “The pain was unrelenting.” Now, she opens up about her grief journey in the months since.
Where do you find the sacred? Reflections of a hospice chaplain
Chaplains help patients at the end of life connect to whatever they find spiritually meaningful. But what does that mean, and how does it help? Our chaplain explains.
The farewell gift: A hospice volunteer helps a son say goodbye
In his father’s final days, a son made an unexpected connection with a hospice volunteer. Their conversation left a lifelong impact.
Every Life Is Unique. So Is Every Death.
Most of us have an expectation of what dying “should” look like. But just as no two lives are the same, no two deaths are the same either.
Can music help you cope with grief? This researcher aims to find out
A Brown University medical student is working with HopeHealth to research how music can help us cope with grief. The response has been powerful.
Why every caregiver should try mindfulness meditation
If you’re a caregiver, mindfulness and meditation can help you navigate difficult moments with less stress. At home and in our group, here’s how to get started.
At age 14, he lost his dad. Now, this teen is helping other kids heal at Camp BraveHeart
Dyllan first arrived at Camp Braveheart at age 14, a few months after losing his dad. Five years later, he’s helping other kids heal from their own losses.
“She healed my heart”: In grief support group, a friendship blossoms
The two women came to the group because they were grieving. They found a friendship that helped them heal — inspired by a baby on the way.
5 stages of dementia: What to expect & how to connect
If your loved one has dementia, here’s what to keep in mind at each stage — and how to create moments of connection along the way.
“Dying is an important part of living”: Lessons from a hospice volunteer
Hospice volunteers give so much of themselves to help patients and families. Often, they learn these life lessons along the way.
LGBTQ+ caregivers, a new support group is here for you
For LGBTQ+ caregivers, reaching out for support doesn’t always feel simple or safe. Our LGBTQ+ Caregiver Support Group hopes to help change that.
At the heart of your health team: Meet Maria, a hospice CNA
CNAs do some of the most important and intimate work in health care. At the Hulitar Hospice Center, Maria Sequeria shares what this work means to her.
Finding Solace: Top Books and Online Resources for Navigating Grief
Discover top books and online resources for navigating grief. Find comfort, understanding, and hope through our curated recommendations. Explore now to support your healing journey.
Know someone with dementia? Try these 6 tips for communication
Do you have a loved one with dementia? From sharing basic information to creating a deeper one-on-one connection, try these tips for communication.
Four days in Cape Verde: The impact of a medical mission
HopeHealth nurse Natalina Gomes, RN, went on the medical mission to Cape Verde to help others. It totally changed her perspective.
Daughter, friend, “caregiver to the caregiver”: The path & passion of a hospice volunteer
Joan’s mother, father and dear friend passed away on HopeHealth’s care. With each experience, she discovered another aspect of hospice — and another way she wanted to pay it forward.
Plan ahead for healthcare decisions: Free tips & resources for families
No matter what stage of life you’re in, set aside time now for key health decisions. It’s a gift to your family, and yourself.
“This is your day”: A hospice patient’s golf dream comes true
His whole life, Jack dreamed of playing the golf course at Rhode Island Country Club. Thanks to a hospice volunteer, he finally did.
Tell me how I can help: Meet a hospice social worker
“What would you like us to know about you, so we can care for you the way you want to be cared for?” Hospice social worker Laura McGuire usually asks patients this first. It’s just the beginning.
Tips for coping with grief on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is often full of memories, which can bring on intense feelings of loss. If you’re grieving, here are tips to get through the day.
The reason I do this: How a hospice volunteer finds his purpose
When Phil saw the ad for hospice volunteers in Massachusetts, he wasn’t sure if a guy like him could help. But he knew he wanted to try.
10 ways to manage stress in winter
There’s a reason you’re more vulnerable to stress in winter. Luckily, there are also simple ways to lift the winter blues — including tiny changes you can start today.
12 music activities & tips for someone with dementia
If your loved one has dementia, music can be a powerful tool to connect with them, calm them, and support their activities of daily living.
How do palliative social workers help people living with serious illness?
For people living with a serious illness, palliative care social workers help with everything from day-to-day stressors to big-picture decisions.
