Apr 28, 2022 | Alzheimer's & Dementia, Grief and loss
Reading Time: 3 minutesAfter being off work for a period of time, I returned to find that one of my longer term hospice patients had died. I had spent a lot of hours with this patient, her spouse, children and hired caregivers over the course of her time on hospice. I... 
Apr 15, 2022 | Grief and loss
Reading Time: 4 minutesToday more and more American families are involved in the care of their loved ones. Often that creates a change in family dynamics, routines, reassigning roles, economic hardships and demands on adult time and emotional stress for all family... 
Apr 11, 2022 | Emotions of Caregiving, Grief and loss, Teleconnection Recordings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLearn about ambiguous and anticipatory grief, the impact of each, and how they relate to individuals and families of people with a diagnosis of dementia. Hollie discusses how to cope with grief, loss, and the bereavement of ambiguous and... 
Apr 4, 2022 | Emotions of Caregiving, Grief and loss
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen a loved one’s partner passes away, it can be difficult for them to deal with the ensuing grief. As a family caregiver, you might feel powerless to help, especially when processing the loss of the loved one yourself. But there are some... 
Dec 26, 2021 | Grief and loss
Reading Time: 7 minutesWe generally think of grief as a reaction to a death. But there is another grief that comes from loss while someone is still living. This grief is often experienced when caring for someone with a chronic illness. Chronic illness, and... 
Dec 7, 2021 | Family Caregiver Stories, Grief and loss, Holidays
Reading Time: 5 minutesNo matter who you are or what you’ve been through, at some point in your life, you will experience loss. It could be a friend, family member, or someone who has made an impact on your life. It will cause disruption in your thinking, feelings,...