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Frontline – Helping Your Family After Stillbirth
Dr. Wolfelt’s article “Helping Your Family After Stillbirth” was published in the Winter 2025 edition of Frontline. It i...
A Holiday Wish Fulfilled
At Hospice Austin, we often witness the power of human connection in its most profound form. Recently, a patient at Hosp...
Lifebanc Commends The Lifesaving Gift Of Organ Donation As Bernie Kosar Receives Liver Transplant
Media Release MEDIA CONTACT Matt Erman Manager of Marketing Services Lifebanc [email protected] CLEVELAND, OH — No...
Celebrating National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
November is Hospice & Palliative Care Month, a time to honor the extraordinary dedication of... The post Celebrating...
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It's like they always used to say...
When my daughter was younger, I found a page she had written in her journal that simply read, “Moon, dune, I’ll be with ...
Grief is Not Selfish
Grief is not selfish. This should go without saying, but it doesn't always. Grief may make us more self-focused for a ti...
Our Death Denying Culture
Do you think young children don't grieve? Do you think young children will eventually get over the loss or forget that i...
Volunteer Spotlight: Tia McCurdy
It’s not hard to find sacred moments at Hospice Austin’s Christopher House, but to have the opportunity to step into the...
A Personal Perspective on Caregiving
by Nancy Littlefield, DNP, RN President & CEO One of the legacies of Rosalynn Carter... The post A Personal Perspect...
Minority organ donors far fewer than those waiting to receive them
Recently, Sandara Fletcher—wife and mother to two tissue donors—shared her family’s heartfelt perspectives on organ, eye...
Finding Connection Through the Wind
A common grief experience is the urge to reach for the phone to call a... The post Finding Connection Through the Wind a...
45 Years of Gratitude: How Our Community Has Shaped Hospice of the Piedmont
This year, Hospice of the Piedmont proudly celebrates 45 years of compassionate care, a legacy... The post 45 Years of G...
Living Fully, Loving Deeply: What Hospice Teaches Us About Life
When people are dying, they often travel through a full spectrum of emotions — sadness, anger, fear, relief, even joy. T...
When Grief Meets Hope
I’m not a grief expert. I’m simply someone who’s lived through loss and found healing—and now I have the privilege of sh...
What a Death Doula Does: The Story of Saul and Lindsay
“Death what? Death Dueler?” Saul grins when he tells the story of the first time... The post What a Death Doula Does: Th...
An Unprecedented Month of Hope at Lifebanc: 69 Lives Saved Through Organ Donation
In a powerful affirmation of life and generosity, Lifebanc, Northeast Ohio’s sole nonprofit organ procurement organizati...
Time Well Spent: Don’s Journey Through Time, on His Own Terms
“I thought hospice meant a few days, and that’s it,” Don said. “I never realized... The post Time Well Spent: Don’s Jour...
Remembering Mr. McGee, Our First Hospice Therapy Dog
Mr. McGee, the 15-year-old Papillon who served as Hospice of the Piedmont’s first therapy dog,... The post Remembering M...
Navigating Grief at the HOP5K: A Run, A Wedding Party, and A Relationship that Goes the Distance
It started with a New Year’s resolution. Maggie wasn’t a runner. She grew up playing... The post Navigating Grief at the...
From “Hot Spice” to Household Word: How Hospice of the Piedmont Helped Redefine End-of-Life Care in America
In 1982, a letter arrived at Hospice of the Piedmont’s office addressed to “The Hot... The post From “Hot Spice” to Hous...
Gail’s Garden: Spring Inside the Hospice House
You’d think they’d try to keep dirt outside of the hospice house. But here was... The post Gail’s Garden: Spring Inside ...
Improving Dying
HFA recently profiled end-of-life care innovations during a continuing education course, Improving Dying, which showcase...
Inside the Transformative World of Hospice Volunteering
Pat didn’t plan to give two massages in a row that day. As a trained... The post Inside the Transformative World of Hosp...
From The Battlefield to The Bedside: One Vietnam Nurse’s Journey to Hospice
Marianne grew up in Buffalo, New York. In 1966, she and two friends enlisted in... The post From The Battlefield to The ...
Hospice Care the Way It Should Be
Community support provides above-and-beyond care to patients and families What distinguishes medical care from genuine.....
Celebrating 45 Years of Hospice of the Piedmont
This year, we are excited to celebrate Hospice of the Piedmont’s 45th anniversary. When I... The post Celebrating 45 Yea...
Making the Most of Your Gift
Hospice of the Piedmont depends on the generosity of the community we serve to provide... The post Making the Most of Yo...
A Grateful Friend Gives Back
This post was written by Fran Gray, a donor and grateful friend of a patient... The post A Grateful Friend Gives Back ap...
Kids’ Grief and Healing Celebrates 25 Years of Service
This year our Kids’ Grief and Healing Program celebrates 25 years of service to our... The post Kids’ Grief and Healing ...
Navigating Memorial Planning While Grieving: A Compassionate Guide
This guide is not about telling you to “be strong” or “take it one step at a time.” Instead, it’s about helping you find...
15 Signs It May Be Time for Hospice Care
The doctor’s voice seemed distant as Walt sat stunned in the hospital office. “Inoperable lung... The post 15 Signs It M...
Hospice of the Piedmont Honored with National Award for Innovative Multimedia Campaign
Award-winning campaign engages the community and helps families reimagine hospice care FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHARLOTTESV...
More Than A Toy: How Robotic Pets Are Helping Hospice Patients
The first time Gloria met Kitty Misty, something changed. The 88-year-old Hospice of the Piedmont... The post More Than ...
Lifelong Fan: A Hospice Football Story
Five turnovers. Down by 13 points. The clock was running out. For Matthew—a lifelong Commanders... The post Lifelong Fa...
Ink and Independence: A Hospice Tattoo Story
When Nancy first told her daughter, Kisha, that she wanted a tattoo, Kisha didn’t believe... The post Ink and Independen...
Hospice of the Piedmont Mourns the Passing of Jimmy Carter and Reflects on His Legacy
Former President Taught the Country to Expect More from the End of Life FOR IMMEDIATE... The post Hospice of the Piedmo...
Why A Nonprofit Hospice Is an Essential Part of a Thriving Community
The end of the year is often a time for reflection—a chance to pause and... The post Why A Nonprofit Hospice Is an Essen...
The Empty Chair at the Thanksgiving Table
Navigating the empty chair at Thanksgiving: find meaningful ways to honor and remember loved ones while embracing gratit...
Hospice of the Piedmont Brings Telephone of the Wind to Charlottesville
A Quiet Space for Reflection and Healing Now Open in Darden Towe Park FOR IMMEDIATE... The post Hospice of the Piedmont ...
Here for the Holidays – Nine Ways Hospice Can Help During the Holidays
At Hospice of the Piedmont, we know the holiday season can be a time filled... The post Here for the Holidays – Nine Way...
Save A Dance for Grandma – How Hospice of the Piedmont Helped a Grandmother Attend Her Granddaughter’s Wedding
“We got her on the dance floor in her wheelchair,” Diane says with a smile.... The post Save A Dance for Grandma – How H...
Trees Replace Tombstones: A New Eco-Friendly Option for End of Life
Eco-friendly approaches to end-of-life planning are gaining traction as people become increasingly aware of the impact t...
Grief in the workplace
Grief and loss can dramatically affect the workplace. Whether you are returning to work after a loss or supporting a ber...
Supporting a friend or loved one
Grief does not have a predictable timeline or set of expectations. Nor does it come with a “script” that caring family m...
“California Man” – How A Grandfather’s Last Wish Changed His Granddaughter’s Life
The Beginning “He only weighed 3 1/2 lbs when he was born, and he wasn’t... The post “California Man” – How A Grandfathe...
What is grief?
Grief is a reaction to loss, and like a fingerprint, it is different for everyone. Many factors influence how you exper...
Research on grief and grieving
Researchers have studied grief and grieving for decades. Many of their findings can be helpful to people who are grievin...
Support for children and teens
Like adults, children and adolescents face losses and experience grief. Loved ones die — grandparents, parents, siblings...
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