Monthly Archives: October 2016

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Following the death of a loved one, there are many firsts. One of the most difficult firsts can be the holidays or special days for the family.  The following are some thoughts on how to…

Suicide loss survivors from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s community share what they needed after losing someone to suicide. Source: How to Support a Loved One Who’s Lost Someone to Suicide | The Mighty

Source: How “Thank you for all you do!” Can Backfire :: Carla Cheatham Consulting Group – Site Revamp 1016

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s “Moments of Life: Made Possible by Hospice” campaign has released a new video translated in Spanish and showcases the benefits of hospice care.  “Un Baile Para Gloria” … Continue reading →

At times in my life, as a widow, I have been utterly lonely. Try admitting this in our culture and you’ll find that the listeners will cringe with a mixture of pity, revulsion and alarm. In our Source: Loneliness is Curable | … Continue reading →

Financial advisors sometimes forget clients grieving a death or divorce need some time to heal before making important financial decisions. Source: If you’ve lost your spouse, put finances on the back burner

Whether you deal with your grief or not, your grief exists. It can manifest in many ways such as panic attacks, headaches or the “broken heart syndrome” with symptoms similar to a heart attack. Since the grief exists and can … Continue reading →

This will likely be the hardest thing you’ll ever do. Survive this. And eventually, maybe even thrive again. At times it will feel virtually impossible. You’ll wonder how a human being … Source: Dear Newly Bereaved Parent

End of Life Education Materials Source: Death As The Enemy | Barbara Karnes Books, Inc.

Source: Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog: Halloween Safety for Older Adults, Dementia (Video 3:04)