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Helping Families with End-of-Life Challenges

Helping Families with End-of-Life Challenges

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Laci Gentry, LICSW in Hospice,  Hospice careers

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. ...

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12 Ways to Manage Grief During the Holidays

12 Ways to Manage Grief During the Holidays

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Nathaniel Lamkin, LICSW, ACHP-SW

At 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. ...

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3 Tips for the Caregiver of Someone with Dementia

3 Tips for the Caregiver of Someone with Dementia

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Susan Haas, LICSW, ACHP-SW in Caregiving

Caring 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. ...

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5 Ways to Help Grieving Teens

5 Ways to Help Grieving Teens

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Kristen Goodhue, MS, CCLS in Children

The 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. ...

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Reassurances: Signs From Departed Loved Ones Ease Grief

Reassurances: Signs From Departed Loved Ones Ease Grief

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Karen Wakefield

Karen 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. ...

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There Are No Words: Grief Support Tips

There Are No Words: Grief Support Tips

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Cammy Adler-Roth, CCLS, LCSW

When 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. ...

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Hospice Chaplains Bring Peace to Patients, Regardless of Beliefs

Hospice Chaplains Bring Peace to Patients, Regardless of Beliefs

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Bob Hagopian, M.Div. in Hospice

We 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! ...

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My Introduction to Reiki

My Introduction to Reiki

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Lisa Conti in Complementary therapy

Before 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. ...

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37, Gay, and a Widower

37, Gay, and a Widower

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Bryan Li

I 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. ...

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Yoga for Living with Loss

Yoga for Living with Loss

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Sheena Nancy Sarles

In 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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