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:

Mourning the death of an adult child
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By Tracy Brookshier / September 16, 2022

Mourning the death of an adult child

We never expect our children to predecease us. So the death of a child-whether at five or fifty-is an inevitably...

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The truth about time
By Tracy Brookshier / September 9, 2022

The truth about time

Recently a bereaved client asked me the following question: "People say time heals all wounds. But I miss my husband...

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Valentine Gala Raffles on Sale NOW!
By Tracy Brookshier / September 7, 2022

Valentine Gala Raffles on Sale NOW!

Check out our big raffle items for this year's Valentine Gala! Winner does not need to be present to win,...

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Sadness and gratitude can coexist
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By Tracy Brookshier / September 2, 2022

Sadness and gratitude can coexist

Donna Schuurman's mother died on November 15, 2020, at the age of 91. Clare resided in an assisted-living facility near...

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Ask an expert
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By Tracy Brookshier / August 26, 2022

Ask an expert

Question I just buried my daughter who was only 38 wwhen she died from breast cancer. At least she was...

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Sorting through the things of life
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By Tracy Brookshier / August 22, 2022

Sorting through the things of life

One of the difficult but often un­ addressed tasks of grief is dealing with the posessions of the person who...

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Befriending ourselves
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By Tracy Brookshier / August 19, 2022

Befriending ourselves

Facing the loss of a loved one is one of the most challenging experiences we ever have to confront. Facing...

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“Do most people experience “symptoms” of grief?
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By Tracy Brookshier / August 2, 2022

“Do most people experience “symptoms” of grief?

Someone told Rachel that after her husband died, she would experience symptoms of grief. Rachel didn’t like to think about...

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Pike County Hospice Community Survey
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By Tracy Brookshier / July 28, 2022

Pike County Hospice Community Survey

We are seeking to gain more input from our community on what they know about our Pike County Hospice program...

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The 10 most important reasons to have a will
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By Tracy Brookshier / July 7, 2022

The 10 most important reasons to have a will

The 10 most important reasons to have a will *A shared informational blog from freewill.com* A last will and testament...

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