Under the best of circumstances, the death of a loved one is difficult. But saying goodbye during a pandemic has added layers of challenges. Read More
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Carroll Hospital Health Chat: Grief & the Holidays
On this week’s Carroll Hospital Health Chat, Carroll Hospice bereavement counselor Jessica Roschen discusses coping with grief during the holiday season.
Listen to the Carroll Hospital Health Chat live every Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. on WTTR AM 1470/FM 102.3!
Holiday Grief
For many who have recently lost a loved one, the thought of the upcoming holiday season is a lot to bear. Remembering past celebrations with your loved one can bring you both happiness and pain, and thinking about what the holidays would have been like if your loved one were here can also be difficult.
Supporting the Family in the Last Days of Life
The simple gestures are the ones that Chris Krebs still remembers. The back rubs and gentle words from Carroll Hospice’s staff as they positioned her mother each hour. The Big Band CDs at Dove House that she was able to play for her father. The respite care that allowed her to recharge and sleep in her own bed.
Grieving Caregivers: On a Journey to Find the ‘New Normal’
After a loved one dies, we may feel a mix of emotions—sadness, relief, guilt and regret, to name just a few. These emotions are typical. But, as a caregiver of that loved one, we may find ourselves wondering “what now?”