by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Someone you love has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. You probably did not expect things to turn out this way. Emotionally, you may be finding it hard to accept the diagnosis even as you are caught up in planning for your loved one’s present and future […]
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Sorrow is a deep emotional experience. Caregivers particularly have a hard time dealing with the death of someone they have cared for. It is usual for caregivers who care for the elderly to develop strong bonds with the people they are caring for. They could be elderly people or someone unwell. Normally, if someone
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Sorrow is a deep emotional experience. Caregivers particularly have a hard time dealing with the death of someone they have cared for. It is usual for caregivers who care for the elderly to develop strong bonds with the people they are caring for. They could be elderly people or someone unwell. Normally, if someone
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Solace and Care: What to Expect When a Loved One Enters Hospice Most of us shy away from the idea of mortality. People who enter hospice care typically have run out of treatment options and have difficult decisions to make about end-of-life care. Hospice is a sensitive, caring service dedicated to making clients as comfortable
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Companioning is about curiosity; it is not about expertise. by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. “Real understanding is a creative mixture of certainty and unknowing. The trick is to know when you don’t understand.” -Thomas Moore Curiosity for the companion is about being willing to enter into and learn about the mystery of grief while recognizing you
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