When people think of bucket lists, they often think of big items like travel or skydiving. But a bucket list can be more about personal goals, such as overcoming fears, reliving memories or making...
Thought Leadership
New Year Resolutions: Tips for Caregivers
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,...
Bereavement Services: You are Not Alone
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...
Grief, joy and guilt: Coping with loss during the holidays
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...
Long distance care tips
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...
Hospice Myths and Facts
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...
Advance Directives: Making your wishes known
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....
Becoming a family caregiver
When a loved one becomes ill, it’s typically the family that first steps in to take on the care of the patient. Family caregivers are already coping with the stress and emotional aspects of a loved...
Why work in hospice care?
With a hospice career, you don't spend your days at work; you change people's lives. Hospice workers see their impact every day, developing relationships that lead to better care. By providing...
Planning ahead
While it’s painful to think about a loved one’s death, it’s important to talk about arrangements for a funeral or memorial service. Making plans with your loved one, when they can make choices, lets...