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How to Help Seniors Cope with Pet Loss

How to Help Seniors Cope with Pet Loss It’s been three months since my dear cat Jimmy died and last week, in my kitchen, I found myself carefully standing clear of the space where his food and water bowls sat for the...Read entire article »

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Understanding the Grieving Process

Understanding the Grieving Process Grief is a process of healing. People who are grieving, no matter the cause, need the space to simply be with their emotions. When someone you know has suffered a devastating loss, sometimes it...Read entire article »

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Hospice: How Chaplains Help

Hospice: How Chaplains Help Hospice patients and their family members have many wonderful services available to them under the auspices of hospice care. One of these services is spiritual counseling, provided by a chaplain from the hospice’s interdisciplinary...Read entire article »

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The 5 Stages of Dealing with Grief: What to Expect

The 5 Stages of Dealing with Grief: What to ExpectHospice provides bereavement care to the patient’s family and friends for at least one year after the patient’s death. Chaplains, social workers and a bereavement counselor provide ongoing support for families dealing with grief. These...Read entire article »

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Life and Loss: Coping Strategies for Caregivers

Life and Loss: Coping Strategies for CaregiversHi everyone, My dear friend Carol’s father died a month ago. Last Friday night at our synagogue, she stood up to say Kaddish, the communal prayer for the dead, and I was taken aback by...Read entire article »

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