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HELPING CAREGIVERS
The Crown Hospice of Cape Girardeau and Poplar Bluff blog was created to provide additional resources to caretakers. From tips on caring for a loved one to information about how to manage grief, our blog covers the topics most relevant to hospice care.
Hospice for Dementia: When Is My Loved One Eligible?
Dementia is a heartbreaking condition to witness. Seeing your loved one change as they experience confusion, frustration and depression, slowly losing touch with reality, is …
Why You Should See a Grief Counselor After the Death of a Loved One
Grieving the loss of a loved one is an incredible burden everyone bears at some point in their lives. Whether it was sudden and unexpected …
Hospice Thanksgiving- 4 Tips for Celebrating with a Loved One
Whenever your loved one is diagnosed with a terminal illness, every part of life is affected. Unfortunately, this includes some of our favorite holidays, like …
What to Write to Someone In Hospice
Whenever you have a friend or family member in hospice, it can be difficult to know what to say. You want to tell your loved …
How Caregiver Support Can Improve your Loved One’s Experience
Providing care for a loved one who has a chronic or terminal illness is a brave and selfless task. Regardless of how long you’ve cared …
Spiritual Support: What is a Hospice Chaplain?
As your loved one moves into end-of-life care, they may have questions about death and how their final days will look. This uncertainty can cause …
Mourning Loss: What Are Bereavement Services?
Grieving the loss of a family member or friend is one of the most challenging things any person can go through. Anger, helplessness, disbelief, and …
9 Tips for Visiting a Loved One in Hospice Care
Whenever you have a loved one in hospice care, it can be hard to make the first visit—seeing a person you have known for a …
What is Dignity Therapy?
Whenever a family member or loved one is close to the end of life, he or she may be at peace with the situation. Unfortunately, …
When Is Hospice Recommended?
Preparing for the end of life is never easy. There are many things your loved one will have to take care of, including financial and …
Don’t Wait To Secure Hospice Care
If your loved one is eligible for hospice care, don’t wait to find a program. Hospice care will provide your loved one with comfort, care, and support.