Category Caregivers Blog
Four Steps for Planning Ahead
Four Steps for Planning Ahead If you’re in a medical emergency and unable to speak for yourself, will your family... Read More
Caregiving and Facebook
Facebook is a popular social media tool for connecting with others. Increasingly, people are also using Facebook to keep friends... Read More
Don’t Wait to Talk about Hospice
It’s an all too common situation. A family is at the bedside of a loved one who is seriously ill... Read More
When Your Loved One Needs a Ride
Your loved one’s ride falls through. You can’t miss another day of work. Yet he or she needs to get... Read More
Juggling Work and Caregiving
Most people caring for an ill loved one have many other responsibilities. Juggling work and the added needs at home... Read More
Honoring a Loved One During the Holidays
The holiday season often brings painful reminders of loved ones we have lost. Recent or not, their absence may feel... Read More
What Do Hospice Chaplains Do?
At Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro (HPCG), professional chaplains are an integral part of the support system for many... Read More
Being Mortal Offers Guidance for Families Facing Serious Illness
“As our time winds down, we all seek comfort in simple pleasures,” Atul Gawande writes in his bestseller, Being Mortal:... Read More
Getting the Family Involved in Caregiving
When a loved one’s health declines, caregiving responsibilities tend to fall to one person. In addition to managing appointments, providing... Read More