A young woman shares her experience with sudden loss, grief, and healing. “It is almost impossible to understand what grief is like until it happens to you,” she says.
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In sickness and in health: Joanne and Ron’s story
As a long-time nurse, Joanne took care of countless people. At the end of her life, her husband and hospice team were honored to take care of her.
He lost both his parents. Now, he’ll help kids and teens heal at Camp BraveHeart.
After losing both parents within just a few months, Jay needed help coping with his grief. Now, he’ll help kids and teens cope with theirs.
What palliative care means for Alzheimer’s and dementia
For people living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, palliative care means extra support for quality of life — theirs, and their family’s.
How does dementia feel? A new training builds understanding & empathy
It’s one thing to witness dementia in someone you care for. It’s another to experience it, even briefly, for yourself. That’s where the Virtual Dementia Tour comes in.
Belong, understand, heal: Join our LGBTQ+ Grief Support Group
For LGBTQ+ people, grief is often layered with additional stress and loss. Our LGBTQ+ Grief Support Group is a safe, inclusive place to heal.
Caring for someone with dementia? In Massachusetts, a free program is here to help
From free respite care to expert advice, here’s how the Alzheimer’s Disease Assistance Program is helping two Massachusetts families — and how it could help yours.
“What a privilege”: Reflections of a hospice nurse
In honor of Nurses Week, we spotlight our hospice nurse based in a Boston hospital. “So much love, so much meaning can happen in these end-of-life spaces,” she says.
“I hope I can pay this forward”: A hospice volunteer’s lasting impact
During his partner’s months on hospice, Bob often thought, “I hope I can pay this forward someday.” As a HopeHealth volunteer, he’s done just that.
12 ways occupational therapy can improve your life
Occupational therapists help you overcome any barriers between you and your best life, including tips for your physical, mental, social and environmental well-being.