by Melanie Herron | Dec 7, 2023 | Bereavement Support, Blog, For the Caregiver, Hospice
Grief is a difficult emotion to manage at any time, but it can be particularly challenging during the holidays. The holidays are when we are supposed to be surrounded by loved ones celebrating, which can make feelings of loss and loneliness even more acute. However,...
by Melanie Herron | Jun 29, 2023 | Blog, For the Caregiver, Hospice
Some people believe you turn to hospice during the last few days of life. But if you ask someone who has had a family member in hospice, they will likely tell you that hospice is what you turn to when you want your loved one to have peace. Anyone with first-hand...
by Melanie Herron | Sep 28, 2021 | Bereavement Support, Blog, For the Caregiver, Hospice
We are living in a world that is in constant flux. Our pre-pandemic lives are, sadly, a thing of the past. Many people grieve for their old lives and the simplicity in which they once lived. Yes, there were struggles, but they were different, less raw. It is during...
by Melanie Herron | Jun 24, 2021 | Bereavement Support, Blog
The death of a loved one affects everyone differently, making the grieving process as unique as each person who experiences it. That’s why Diane Kellstrom, our Bereavement Coordinator here at Hospice of Redmond, believes the greatest gifts we can give a person who...
by Melanie Herron | Feb 9, 2021 | Blog
When most people think of hospice, they rightly think of “end of life” care or comfort care for the terminally ill. While these are accurate descriptions, they are limiting when you consider all that is done by our team of staff and volunteers at Hospice of Redmond....
