How to Comfort Someone in Hospice When You Don’t Know What to Say The Power of Showing Up “We may not be able to change what someone is feeling, but we can change how alone they feel while facing it.” …
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When a parent or other family member is facing serious illness, the entire family feels the impact. Children often experience fear, confusion, sadness, and uncertainty, yet they may not have the words or understanding to express what they are feeling.…
When someone we love dies, the love we shared with them does not disappear. It changes its form. The Echo of Love The love we once expressed through conversation, laughter, touch, and ordinary moments often becomes something quieter and more…
In hospice and palliative care, listening is more than just a communication skill. Sometimes, it is one of the best gifts we can offer a patient, a family member, a clinician, or a teammate. When people feel truly heard, trust…
Hospice care isn’t about giving up on life. It’s about embracing the life that’s still here with intention, with joy, and with the people who matter most. Patrick’s story is a beautiful example of what this looks like. Patrick is…
Dementia affects more than memory. It changes communication, routines, relationships, emotions, and daily care. For many families, the dementia journey brings questions they never expected to face. We created Dementia Care Café to help answer those questions in a warm,…
How does being seen affect us, and how can we improve the way we see others? This month we’re offering our Encouragement Exchange in video format. Click above to view Chaplain Tobby’s thoughts on The Power of Being Seen for…
How can the 1-1-1 Reset help you reframe, refocus, and recharge? Learn more below: This month we’re offering our Encouragement Exchange in video format. Click above to view Chaplain Tobby’s thoughts on 1-1-1- Reset for healthcare workers (and everyone). Find…
“The most serious mistakes are not being made as a result of wrong answers. The dangerous thing is asking the wrong questions.”— Peter Drucker This month we’re offering our Encouragement Exchange in video format. Click above to view Chaplain Tobby’s…
Sometimes you win, and sometimes you learn. — John C. Maxwell This month’s Encouragement Exchange is offered in video format! Click above to view Chaplain Tobby’s special message of wisdom and encouragement for healthcare workers (and others). Find all our…
National Healthcare Decisions Day is observed each April in an effort to awareness about the importance of documenting healthcare wishes. Despite its importance, fewer than half of U.S. adults have completed an advance directive. These advance directives are vital in…
In honor of National Social Work Month, we talked with one of our team members about social workers in hospice care. Sarah Sieh, LMSW, is a vital part of our social work team and shares about the role they play,…