Hospice Blog

There are many great articles regarding hospice care on the web today, here are some of our favorites, and some of our own:

Answering “How are you doing”
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By Danielle McCartney / December 5, 2022

Answering “How are you doing”

When someone we love dies, experiencing feelings of sadness, anger, confusion, regret, guilt and sometimes even relief, is common and...

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Grief and the Holidays
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By Danielle McCartney / November 15, 2022

Grief and the Holidays

The holidays are upon us and that can be a tougher time for those grieving, whether it is a recent...

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It’s National Hospice Month! Get your shirt orders in!
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By Tracy Brookshier / November 2, 2022

It’s National Hospice Month! Get your shirt orders in!

2022 Pike County Hospice Month Shirt $15.00 each! Show your support for our agency: your local Pike County Health Department...

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End-of-Life Planning Workshop Scheduled!
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By Tracy Brookshier / November 2, 2022

End-of-Life Planning Workshop Scheduled!

Wed., Nov. 16th 6-7pm RSVP PREFERRED: Contact Tracy Brookshier:573-324-2111 ext.140  tbrookshier@pikecountyhealth.org Pike County Health Dept. Home Health & Hospice Conference...

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Take our survey for a chance to win!
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By Tracy Brookshier / October 28, 2022

Take our survey for a chance to win!

November is National Hospice Month! We will be spending the month sharing information about hospice and the amazing care we...

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Ask an expert
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By Tracy Brookshier / October 24, 2022

Ask an expert

Question My children were very close to their grandmother. My mom only lived two blocks away, so my kids often...

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Will I always feel this sad?
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By Tracy Brookshier / October 20, 2022

Will I always feel this sad?

Almost every grief client I have known has asked this question. We both imagine and dread the endlessness of being...

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We want answers
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By Tracy Brookshier / October 17, 2022

We want answers

When a tragic event or situation thrusts itself into our lives, a typical human response is to seek answers or...

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Getting your affairs in order
By Tracy Brookshier / October 6, 2022

Getting your affairs in order

No one ever plans to be sick or disabled. Yet, it’s this kind of planning that can make all the...

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The Final Days – what caregivers and relatives can expect
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By Tracy Brookshier / September 27, 2022

The Final Days – what caregivers and relatives can expect

Article from Cancer Research UK What happens in the last days of life is different for everyone. But it can...

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