Hospice Support For The Family

What emotional support does hospice offer to families?

Hospice offers a lot of support for families. From nurses who are trained to have the hard conversations, to social workers that are there to address emotional needs, many hospices also have groups for families and ways that families can connect with each other during this hard time.

What is "bereavement"?

Bereavement is the period after your loved one has passed away when you are grieving and mourning. Hospice offers a lot of resources to families at the time of bereavement. Some have bereavement counselors. Others have bereavement groups. Make sure you ask your hospice what they have to offer you in terms of bereavement services. Don't be afraid, if your loved one passed away a year ago or even longer, and you start to have feelings that are hard for you to deal with. Call your local hospice. Bereavement groups are usually available to people well after their loved one has passed away.