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Blog: Hospice Views

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Caring More: Honoring Leading Social Workers

Posted on February 10, 2016
Imagine dedicating your career to some of the most difficult moments in a person’s life. Being the one to guide patients through the progression of their illnesses, to explain to family members what it means to deal with a terminal disease, to secure resources for patients, to visit the community and advocate for the underserved. That means making a decision to care more, every day, without expecting a reward.
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Love: What Matters Most at End-of-Life

Posted on February 9, 2016 in Gift of a Day
“All you need is love, love; love is all you need.” The Beatles song reckons that what matters in life is love, and Crossroads Hospice, after 20 years and caring for tens of thousands of patients and families, has to agree.
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Bereavement: After Losing a Partner, What Comes Next?

Posted on February 8, 2016 in Caregiving Tips
Sam and I met over 11 years ago. He was a musician with a local group that played for a senior Christmas party sponsored by the hospital where I worked. When Sam died a few months ago without any warning signs, my life changed instantly. Having worked in hospice for over 11 years, I know the signs. But not this time.
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I Didn’t Get to Say Goodbye

Posted on February 2, 2016 in Caregiving Tips
The end of life can be really difficult for those experiencing it and their family and friends, as they stand by and cope with the inevitable death of a loved one. It's confusing, it's sad and it's difficult to process, especially if it's sudden. This is the story of how one woman, Mary, quickly went from being a wife in her mid-40s to a young widow, and the lessons she learned through it all.
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Green Goes Red

Posted on February 1, 2016 in Hospice Education
Join Crossroads as “green goes red,” during National Heart Month, by raising awareness about end-stage heart disease.