Tag Archive: help
Supporting a Bereaved Person through Traumatic Loss
In the wake of a sudden, unexpected or otherwise traumatic loss, effectively supporting a bereaved person can seem difficult or... Read More
The Selfless Act of Self-Care
When caregiving for a loved one who is seriously ill or nearing death, taking care of yourself often falls to... Read More
Why do you Volunteer with Hospice?
In honor of National Volunteer week, Bill Spaulding (pictured below) shares the motivations behind, and the impact of, his volunteer... Read More
Caregiving for the Aging Senses Part 3: Hearing
Hearing is a degenerative sense, meaning that it naturally deteriorates with age. The tiny hairs in our ears (called stereocilia)... Read More
Caregiving for the Aging Senses Part 2: Touch
A tight embrace from a loved one. The soft warmth of a newborn baby on your chest. The soothing comfort... Read More
Caregiving for the Aging Senses Part 1: Vision
It is no secret that eyesight tends to deteriorate with age. The age-old trope of a grandma with thick-lensed glasses... Read More
Seasonal Depression: It’s More than the “Winter Blues”
Undiagnosed, untreated, unrecognized Seasonal Affective Disorder could be making the tough times tougher As if it weren’t sufficiently challenging to... Read More
Helping Your Seriously Ill Loved One Through Difficult Emotions
As your loved one progresses through a serious illness, it’s only natural that he or she will face difficult emotions:... Read More
Helping Children Cope with Family Illness
When an illness occurs in a family, everyone is affected, even the youngest members. Children react to the stresses of... Read More