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I always knew I wanted to be in a helping profession, as I love working, learning, and talking to people. During college, I found that social work was what I wanted to do. After working with children, teens, and victims of domestic violence, I found that these were great learning opportunities, but not a perfect fit for my personality. I began working with the geriatric population in various capacities and five years ago made my way to working as a hospice social worker, where I truly have found my calling. ...
Continue readingAt Care Dimensions, our specially trained bereavement counselors understand the toll that grief can take, especially at the holidays. You may feel overwhelmed, but with support, you and your family can still enjoy meaningful and joyful experiences during this holiday season. ...
Continue readingCaring for a loved one with dementia presents a host of challenges for the caregiver. Over time, the demands of 24/7 care become harder for the caregiver of the person with dementia. Here are three ways that caregivers can care for themselves. ...
Continue readingThe teen years can be difficult for anyone. Academic pressure, peer pressure, uncertainty about the future, self-identity and expression issues, and sexuality concerns are all part of teen’s everyday life. When a teen experiences the death of someone close to them, the grief can feel overwhelming, confusing, and very isolating. Here are five tips to help teens navigate their grief journey. ...
Continue readingKaren Wakefield's partner of 19 years—Chuck—died of end-stage kidney disease after having received hospice services at home from Care Dimensions for three months. Karen has welcomed the encouragement and healing she has received through participation in two of Care Dimensions’ six-week "Writing From the Heart of Grief" bereavement workshops, along with additional individual guidance. ...
Continue readingWhen someone you love dies, it’s not uncommon for others to search for the right words to console you. Though meant in a good way, many comments such as “they are in a better place now,” or “everything will be okay” are often more hurtful than helpful. Rather than provide comfort, these types of statements can invalidate the painful experience of grievers. ...
Continue readingWe live in an increasingly non-religious society. Many people abandon organized religion. More people identify as spiritual, not religious. I believe God gave us faith; humanity created religion! ...
Continue readingBefore I started working for Care Dimensions, I had a vague idea of what Reiki was, as I recalled my massage therapist talking about a treatment she had a few years ago. She said the Reiki practitioner uses a very light touch to transfer energy that relaxes you and can have healing benefits. ...
Continue readingI am a 37-year-old gay widower living in Boston’s South End. And who could have known that - at age 37 - I would be a widower? Sadly, I lost my husband Jerry to brain cancer this past December. ...
Continue readingIn 2015, my best friend of 40 years, confidant, and soul sister, Kaiya, passed away from brain cancer. I was by her side and devastated by her death. Only three months later, my sister, Susie, succumbed to lung cancer. How was I to actually live without my big sister or my soul sister? We were going to grow old together. I was bereft as these women I loved and cherished the most were not by my side as they had always been. ...
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