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Angela Hospice Bereavement Support
Bereavement Care
The loss of a loved one is emotionally painful for all persons
involved. When death occurs,
family members and friends often struggle to understand the loss and the
overwhelming emotions that accompany it.
The process of grieving varies in intensity and
length from person to person. It
is the goal of the Angela Hospice bereavement team to help relieve a family’s
emotional pain and assist them as they begin to look forward to the future.
Both hospice staff and specially trained
volunteers give supportive care and counseling to family members and loved
ones for 13 months following a death.
Bereavement Care Services:
Caregivers Support Group*
When a person is dying, there are a number of responsibilities that will fall
upon family members. To ease the
burden on loved ones, the Angela Hospice bereavement team will provide coping
strategies to help a family face the challenges of caring for a dying
person. These sessions are by
appointment only.
Grief Support Groups*
Grief support groups are designed to give loved ones the skills needed to
understand their grief and cope with their loss. Grief support groups meet every second and fourth Tuesday
of the month at 1:00pm and 6:30pm at the Angela Hospice Care Center.
*NOTE: Both support groups are free-of-charge
and open to the community.
Personal Contact/Emotional Support
Our staff has trained ears and open hearts, and offers additional support
through personal visits and one-on-one counseling sessions.
Memorial Services
Providing a special time for caregivers, families and friends to remember
their loved ones, a memorial service is held every six weeks at the Angela
Hospice Care Center.
Special Support Groups Offered:
Women Loss of Spouse- A six-week program to help women understand and
cope with the loss of their spouse.
Men in Grief- A six week program to help men understand and cope with
the loss of a loved one.
Loss of a Parent- This six-week program is for adults who have lost a
parent and deals with feelings and issues that they will face.
Holiday Workshop- This 1-½ hour grogram is offered during the months
of November and December of each year.
It is for those grieving the loss of a loved one and to help them cope
with the holiday season.
The dates and times of the above programs will be announced each Spring.
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