Palliative care is one of medicine’s fastest-growing specialties, which means it will soon be available in more settings. Here’s a guide.
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“This is my love letter to you”: Healing after the loss of a partner
When her husband died, “I was simply frozen,” Pamela says. “The pain was unrelenting.” Now, she opens up about her grief journey in the months since.
Where do you find the sacred? Reflections of a hospice chaplain
Chaplains help patients at the end of life connect to whatever they find spiritually meaningful. But what does that mean, and how does it help? Our chaplain explains.
The farewell gift: A hospice volunteer helps a son say goodbye
In his father’s final days, a son made an unexpected connection with a hospice volunteer. Their conversation left a lifelong impact.
Every Life Is Unique. So Is Every Death.
Most of us have an expectation of what dying “should” look like. But just as no two lives are the same, no two deaths are the same either.
Can music help you cope with grief? This researcher aims to find out
A Brown University medical student is working with HopeHealth to research how music can help us cope with grief. The response has been powerful.
Why every caregiver should try mindfulness meditation
If you’re a caregiver, mindfulness and meditation can help you navigate difficult moments with less stress. At home and in our group, here’s how to get started.
At age 14, he lost his dad. Now, this teen is helping other kids heal at Camp BraveHeart
Dyllan first arrived at Camp Braveheart at age 14, a few months after losing his dad. Five years later, he’s helping other kids heal from their own losses.
“She healed my heart”: In grief support group, a friendship blossoms
The two women came to the group because they were grieving. They found a friendship that helped them heal — inspired by a baby on the way.
5 stages of dementia: What to expect & how to connect
If your loved one has dementia, here’s what to keep in mind at each stage — and how to create moments of connection along the way.