by Jazmine Leon | May 23, 2021 | Blog
For many caregivers, “just make it through the day” is a resolution they make every morning. But only setting sights on short-term survival is a recipe for exhaustion. Caregivers, by definition, give, and rarely ever take, even when they need something. But you can...
by Jazmine Leon | May 21, 2021 | Blog
Grieving is part of living. It is a healthy and normal response to any loss. While people can go through the grieving process in different ways, saying goodbye to a loved one often involves connecting with others. We are all interconnected, and funerals, sitting shiva...
by Jazmine Leon | May 20, 2021 | Blog
Moving on doesn’t mean you’ve forgotten a loved one. That’s the message of this touching and inspiring TED talk by author and podcaster Nora McInery, who offers valuable and comforting insights about life after a loved one’s death. “A grieving person is going to...
by Jazmine Leon | May 19, 2021 | Blog
Families separated by long distances face unique challenges in caring for a loved one with a serious illness. Long-distance caregivers may be frustrated by their inability to participate in everyday care and may also feel guilty about letting those responsibilities...
by Jazmine Leon | May 18, 2021 | Blog
Fact: Hospice care does not mean you have given up. Fact: Hospice care does not mean you are counting down the days to good-bye. Fact: Hospice is here to make every day you have the best it can be through medical, emotional and spiritual support. There are a lot of...
by Jazmine Leon | May 17, 2021 | Blog
When loved ones are seriously ill or injured in an accident and unable to communicate their wishes, the pressure is on families to make life-or-death decisions about extreme treatment measures. Advance directives allow you to convey your end-of-life wishes if you are...
