Dealing with Caregiver Stress
When someone close to us begins to face the realities of an advancing illness, many of us will begin to define ourselves as caregivers.
Looking at Grief from Both Sides
By Linda Donovan, Grief Support Volunteer
In 2006, shortly after my husband died of cancer, I began a personal exploration into understanding grief and how to work through it.
Caring Stories: Celia Thompson Taupin
Bring comfort and care when it’s needed most
As Celia Thompson Taupin discovered in caring for her former husband, Jean, relieving pain is essential to living life in comfort and with dignity.
Looking Back at a Successful Year
by Ann Carney Pomper, Executive Director
From time to time, a responsible organization must review and revise its mission, vision, and values to accurately represent its services and the needs of its constituents.
Top Ten Ways to Manage Grief During the Holidays
The holidays can be a very difficult time for people who are grieving. You miss your loved one, especially during times of celebration and sharing.
Helping a Friend Who Is a Caregiver to a Hospice Patient
By Linda Donovan, Grief Support Volunteer, Hospice of Santa Cruz County
Someone you know may suddenly be thrust into the role of a caregiver to a loved one who has become a hospice patient.