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Anticipatory Grief and How to Cope

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Have you heard of anticipatory grief? If you have a terminally ill loved one, you may already be experiencing its effects. To help you better understand what you're feeling and…
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4 Benefits of Laughter for Hospice Patients and Their Families

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When you or someone you love receives a terminal diagnosis, laughter may be the last thing on your mind. As the transition to end-of-life care begins, you may feel overwhelmed…
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Does Hospice Care Include Medical Supplies & Equipment?

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For most families, hospice care takes place right inside the home. But your home isn’t a medical facility – how do you access the medical equipment and supplies needed to…
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When is it Time for Hospice Care?

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Choosing hospice care can be a difficult decision. Often, the conversation is hard and can bring a weight of reality to your situation. Even so, choosing end-of-life care may be…
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What is Hospice Respite Care?

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Caring for a terminally ill loved one is often equal parts rewarding and exhausting - physically, mentally, and emotionally. There are some amazing days where you make meaningful memories that…
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Self-Care Recommendations When Someone You Love is Dying

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If you have a friend or loved one who is dying, you’re likely dealing with a lot of feelings right now: sadness, shock, disbelief, anger, anxiety. It’s normal to experience…
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8 Tips for Helping Your Family Through a Family Member’s Terminal Diagnosis

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Learning that a member of your family is dying is often the most devastating news a family can receive. Your family is starting a journey they didn’t ask for and…
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15 Bible Verses to Bring Comfort During Hospice

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When you or a loved one are entering into hospice care, you may experience a wide variety of emotions: sadness, anger, shock, denial, relief, and guilt, to name a few.…
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Processing & Accepting Your Terminal Diagnosis

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You’ve just received the news you’ve been dreading ever since you had that first appointment: your medical condition is terminal. Right now, you may be feeling so many emotions –…
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Caring for Yourself When Caring for a Loved One in Hospice

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If you are caring for a loved one in hospice, you may be so preoccupied with your family member’s condition that you have very little time to process your own…
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How to Offer Emotional Support to a Dying Child (and Their Family)

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A child you care about is dying. You want to offer your love and care, but you’re not sure how to go about it. Whether you are a parent, friend,…
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6 Ways to Support a Dying Friend in Their Final Days

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If you’re reading this, you have a friend who is dying, and you’re probably dealing with a lot of feelings. Facing the death of someone you care about is extremely…