August

Grief Counseling and Special Needs: A Bereavement Coordinator’s Personal Story

Posted on August 31, 2016

Growing up with a brother with special needs was both a challenge and a blessing to me. While I was often a reluctant caregiver, this experience taught me how to identify and face grief and loss as a necessary part of life.

Gift of a Day wins Best in Show with Dog-Loving Patient

Posted on August 26, 2016 in Gift of a Day

There's a reason they say "all dogs go to heaven" - because the joy they bring our patients is a true blessing. Recently, Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care created a special dog-themed Gift of a Day event for 93-year-old Ruth Ledwith.

Siblings and Grief: Advice for Talking with Kids Who Have Lost a Sibling

Posted on August 25, 2016 in Coping with Grief

Not too long ago a little boy named Ben died of an aggressive brain tumor. Ben’s mom, also mother to his identical twin brother and younger sisters, blogged about Ben and the family; about hope and grief. Blue4Ben became a trending topic, the city of Buffalo lit the Peace Bridge blue (the color Ben wore to distinguish him from his brother, Jack), and prayer chains ensued.

Bereavement vs Depression: Grief is Not an Illness

Posted on August 18, 2016 in Coping with Grief

Depression is a serious disease. Grief is part of the human condition. Let’s give each the appropriate care and treatment.

Life Journals: What Will Be Your Legacy?

Posted on August 16, 2016 in Caregiving Tips

Family history has always been important. Births and deaths carefully recorded in family Bibles. Intricate family trees traced across generations.

Photo Box: Activities for Dementia Patients

Posted on August 10, 2016 in Dementia Crafts

Short-term memory loss is often cited as the first warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. As the disease progresses, more and more memories may be lost including the names and faces of the people the individual loves most.