The holiday season can be challenging to those who are grieving the loss of someone close. Holiday rituals and traditions are important symbols of security and family bonds. Because of this, holidays can be both a reminder of the loss of…
By: Lisa Balster, MA, MBA, LSW, CHA Director of Care, Patient and Family Support Services Pathways of Hope The holidays come each year, whether we feel ready to celebrate, or not. For those grieving the loss of someone they love,…
Dementia slowly robs many abilities from those who have it. Their ability to understand and communicate is affected. Sometimes, they do not know what to do next so they do the same thing over and over. They often have trouble coping…
Caring for a loved one is rewarding and exhausting. It is important that caregivers also take care of themselves. The Caregiver Action Network offers these important tips for caregivers: Seek support from other caregivers. You are not alone! Take care of…
The holiday season with traditions, celebrations and gatherings with family and friends is a landscape of painful landmines for those struggling with the death of a loved one. Supporting someone who is grieving during the holidays can be the most…