Monthly Archives: June 2016

End-of-life decisions for hospice patients may include voluntary stopping of eating and drinking. What does this mean for the patient and caregivers? Source: The Decision to Stop Eating at the End of Life

Are you thinking about dating again? It’s a big decision for most widows so I thought I would let you know about the big trend for our generation called “Living Apart Together”. It’s the new thing for Source: Living Apart … Continue reading →

When initially meeting a potential volunteer I ask, “Why do you want to volunteer? Why Hospice?” It is essential to not only ask these questions, but as a volunteer, to hear ourselves explain our Source: Why do you volunteer? Why Hospice? … Continue reading →

Take care of yourself and deal with your grief in a healthy way, and you’ll come out whole again on the other side. Source: Avoid the Path of Destruction in the Wake of Death

It’s highly individualized and is influenced by numerous factors, including the severity and duration of the relationship and/or illness. However, there are some principles that encompass grief Source: Grief is Different for Everyone | LinkedIn

The reverberating effects of hiding the truth. Source: When Your Mother’s Death Is Kept Secret From You — Science of Us

Trauma-related stress reveals itself in many ways: flashbacks, nightmares, emotional overwhelm, shame, obsessive thoughts, decreased concentration, apathy, and even loss of a sense of self. When tr… Source: How Chronic Traumatization Interferes With Meeting Goals and Completing Actions

The personal stories of Certified Nursing Assistants and their experiences with end-of-life care. Source: Certified Nursing Assistants: Everyday Superheroes

Source: What’s your grief?

The end was near, but the patient wanted even painful interventions to buy more time. Source: When a doctor and patient disagree about care at the end of life – The Washington Post