Emotional & Spiritual Help
July 7, 2021
Funerals do more than acknowledge the reality of death. They mark the transition from this life to the next, providing a channel for grief and support, as well as an opportunity to […]
April 27, 2021
Too often, we think grief follows death. But people can grieve before death as well. When people ask, “what is anticipatory grief?” they are referring to the fear, anxiety, and sadness they experience while […]
February 27, 2021
Family and friends play a crucial role in end-of-life care. While patients have doctors and nurses to attend to their physical needs, the care they provide often feels impersonal. Because they are responsible for so […]
February 17, 2021
COVID has put a great deal of strain on families dealing with end-of-life issues. Lockdowns forced many healthcare facilities to close their doors, preventing people from staying in touch […]
November 30, 2020
It’s difficult to support a friend or family member who has lost a loved one. What practical things can you do to help them? This is […]
November 28, 2020
Compassion fatigue is serious danger for nurses and caregivers. Ironically, the better they are, the more suddenly it can strike, the way it did with Florence. […]