Monthly Archives: July 2018

We learn early on in life to keep our emotions in check. Never let them see you sweat, so to speak. There’s an element of judgment for those who appear to lose control of their Source: I Beg You: Please, … Continue reading →

I never imagined myself in the role of water safety advocate until I was thrust into it by my grief. Source: ‘Levi’s Legacy’: My son drowned, here’s how I’m turning my anger and grief into action | TODAY.com

For several years after my 18-year-old daughter Jeannine’s death in March of 2003, I routinely identified myself as a bereaved parent… Source: 3 Suggestions to Help Individuals Look at Bereavement Differently

Finding the right words to say when someone is grieving isn’t easy and grief expert Darlene Garcia helps navigate through the experience. Source: Talking about myths of grief and being strong for others: Grief Talks

Hospice patients increased 167 percent since 2000, according to a congressional analysis. Source: ‘My Soul and My Role Aligned’ — How Hospice Workers Deal With Death | The Pew Charitable Trusts

My recent experience with grief and isolation has helped me grasp how important it is for us to reach out Source: Isolation and grief: The need for affirmation and connection – Hospice social work: honest, practical, comprehensive

Frances Shani Parker writes about older adults, eldercare, hospice, palliative care, nursing homes, dementia, caregiving, death, and bereavement. Source: Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog: Cancer, Dementia: End-of-Life Bias, Relationship (Research, Video 2:36)

Source: Grief Healing: In Grief: When A Friend’s Mourning Pattern Seems Strange

The thing about death is that you can prepare all you want — but it will always stun you. Source: 5 Things to Understand About Grief & How to Allow Yourself to Heal – SOS Safety Magazine

Great writing on hospice and palliative medicine from clinicians in the field. Source: Ninjutsu for the Hospice Patient ~ Pallimed