When Anna lost her dad, she felt isolated in her grief. Creating HopeHealth’s young adult loss group helped her — and others — find healing.
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A different kind of care: A retired doctor becomes a grief support volunteer
Before retiring from medical practice, Dr. Chuck Sherman regularly referred patients to HopeHealth. Now, he’s a volunteer with our grief support team.
A father’s legacy, a family’s healing: Addi & Parker at Camp BraveHeart
For years, Joe Halus helped host Camp BraveHeart at his beloved YMCA. After his sudden death, the camp became a place for his young daughters to heal.
Beyond the Story: What Hospice Taught Me About Life and Dignity
A journalist reflects on his transformative journey as a hospice volunteer, sharing moving stories of courage, compassion, and the power of human connection.
What is sundowning? A dementia expert explains
For people with dementia, the afternoon and evening can bring anxiety, confusion or agitation. Here’s what causes sundowning, and how to ease its effects.
Caregiving & family dynamics: 4 strategies from a social worker
Caring for a loved one changes family dynamics — sometimes strengthening bonds, sometimes sparking conflict. Here’s how to ease tension and build connection
7 tips for supporting a grieving friend
When someone you care about is grieving, it’s hard to know what to say or do. A grief counselor offers simple, meaningful ways to show up.
Creating a peaceful, loving space for a seriously ill child
When a child is in the final stage of illness, the simplest things — a favorite blanket, a gentle cuddle — can help create a comforting space.
“The More You Give”: A Reiki Volunteer on the Gifts of Hospice Care
Hospice volunteer Marilyn reflects on 15 years of offering Reiki, comfort and compassion — and the joy she’s found in return.
For dementia caregivers: 4 tips for responding to repetitive behaviors
If your loved one repeats the same question or behavior again and again, it may be a way of coping — or communicating. These strategies can help.