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Welcome to “Let’s Talk Transitions,” Transitions LifeCare’s blog. Content on caregiving, bereavement, volunteers, and clinical findings are included. We hope you will post comments and follow us.

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News

The Yeargan Foundation Announces $1,000,000 Gift and Matching Challenge

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The Yeargan Foundation is making a $1 million gift to Transitions LifeCare. This generous gift will directly support medical care,…
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Transitions LifeCare Featured on “Community Matters”

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Transitions LifeCare recently had the pleasure of being featured on CW22’s Community Matters to talk about the services we provide…
An Act of Love
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Transitions LifeCare Proudly Presents “An Act of Love”

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Transitions LifeCare proudly presents An Act of Love: Talking with Your Family About Serious Illness and End of Life, a 25-minute documentary…
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Double Your Impact!

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Donors to Transitions Kids will increase the financial impact of their gift through a $40,000 matching grant from 4 Others…
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Transitions LifeCare Receives $2.5 Million Gift to Support Transitions Kids Program

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Transitions LifeCare is honored to announce a generous $2.5 million gift from a family who wishes to…
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Transitions LifeCare receives a $75,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation

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The Leon Levine Foundation awarded Transitions LifeCare a $75,000 grant to support their Transitions Kids program which provides pediatric hospice,…
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Rewind the Time

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Two weeks ago, I stepped into what always feels like a time tunnel, a portal of sorts. I entered a…
Bereavement

Wind Phone Dedication

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On October 24, Transitions LifeCare had a dedication ceremony to officially open the beautiful new landmark in honor of Derek…
News

Transitions LifeCare Wins Gold

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We’re excited to announce that Transitions LifeCare has won Gold for Raleigh’s Best Hospice for the third consecutive year! This…
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Caregiving Moments

Resources When Dealing with a New Dementia Diagnosis 

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It can be extremely difficult coping with the delivery of a new Dementia diagnosis. As the one being diagnosed, it…
National Nonprofit Day: Differences Between Nonprofit and For-Profit Hospices 
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National Nonprofit Day: Differences Between Nonprofit and For-Profit Hospices 

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Today, on August 17, we celebrate nonprofit organizations all over the world as they continuously strive to make a positive…
Caregiving Moments

Self-Care

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Caregiving can be equally rewarding and exhausting, and it is easy to overlook the self-care necessary to keep yourself up-and-running.…
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Transitions LifeCare receives grant from 4 Others Foundation

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We are thrilled to announce that Transitions LifeCare has once again been honored with a $40,000 matching grant from the…
Adam Wolk
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Transitions LifeCare appoints Dr. Adam Wolk as new CEO 

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Transitions LifeCare is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Wolk, MD, as its new Chief Executive Officer, following an…
Mary Lucas
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Transitions LifeCare’s Mary Lucas Honored With Triangle Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Award

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Transitions LifeCare is thrilled to announce that Mary Lucas, our Vice President of Strategy and Growth, has been recognized as…
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Bereavement

Movement. Awareness. You. Attention.

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Why are you here? You want to feel different. You want your life to feel different. You want it to…
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News

Dr. Rachel Lipner Announced as Chief Medical Officer

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As of April 2024, Rachel Lipner, D.O. was appointed as Chief Medical Officer for Transitions LifeCare and will join their…
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TL Board Begins Search for New CEO

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Laura Patel, MD has informed the Transitions LifeCare Board of Directors that she is resigning her position as CEO/CMO effective…
What Can I Donate to Transitions LifeCare?
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What Can I Donate to Transitions LifeCare?

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As the holidays approach, our Transitions LifeCare staff often receive questions about what items can be donated to our organization. We…
Bereavement

“When There Are No Words”

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written by Anna Hicken and Hannah Tosch, Bereavement Counselors at Transitions GriefCare Grief is a natural and normal response to…
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The Yeargan Charitable Foundation Announces $1,000,000 Gift to the Transitions Kids Program

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Polly Yeargan Hardie, through The Yeargan Charitable Foundation, is pleased to announce a gift of $1,000,000 to support Transitions Kids,…
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Transitions LifeCare receives a $100,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation!

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The Leon Levine Foundation (“TLLF”) awarded Transitions LifeCare a $100,000 grant to support their mission to provide hospice and palliative…
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New Transitions LifeCare Board Members

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Transitions LifeCare is thrilled to announce the addition of two new members to our Board of Directors! Dr. Susan Moore…
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View from the Doorway

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Betsy Barton, Senior Associate for Learning and Research at Transitions LifeCare, authored ‘View from the Doorway’ to present her final…
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Bereavement

Poems: For you & here

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Jacqueline Nader Kumar is a PhD student researching teachers’ experiences, relationships, retention, and burnout in K-12 schools. She has a…
Searstone awards Transitions LifeCare grant
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SearStone/LSC Awards $65,000 to Transitions LifeCare

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Searstone/Lutheran Services Carolinas award $352,620 to Wake-area nonprofits The Searstone/Lutheran Services Carolinas Community Benefit Committee recently announced $352,620 in grants…
The Leon Levine Foundation
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The Leon Levine Foundation Matching Grant

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You met the challenge! Donors to Transitions LifeCare through the 1979 Circle met and exceeded the $100,000 matching grant from…
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Bereavement

Sometimes

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Sometimes Jacqueline N Kumar Sometimes you need to sit in the darkness and let it take you. Sometimes you know…
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Bereavement

Have Yourself An Okay(ish) Little Holiday

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If you’re not feeling in the holiday spirit this year, you’re not alone. Whether you are grieving a recent loss…
What is total pain?
Caregiving Moments

What is Total Pain?

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PAIN is the #1 fear expressed by people facing a serious, life-threatening, or terminal illness as revealed in a survey…
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Bereavement

Grief Gone Public

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You make eye contact with your friend, whose partner recently died, across a crowded parking lot. It’s been several weeks…
Bereavement

Why We All Need a Will – Today.

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We don’t realize how incredibly important having an updated will is, until it’s too late. On June 1, 2021,  my…
News

The Leon Levine Foundation Offers Matching Grant

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Double Your Impact! Donors to the 1979 Circle will increase the financial impact of their gift through a $100,000 matching…
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Caregiving Moments

Daniel’s Story

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In August 2021, Amy Schatz’s father passed away while on our care in the Hospice Home. Amy was kind enough…
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Caregiving Moments

How To Talk About Dying

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Forrest Gump is my all-time favorite movie. It’s an emotional rollercoaster film that won the Best Picture Oscar in 1994.…
In The Weeds by E Belleau
Bereavement

In The Weeds

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“In The Weeds” examines the messy, non-linear grief process and challenges us to lean into the pain, discomfort, and deeply…
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Bereavement

Dear Michael

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“Dear Michael” is a poignant letter to a friend who died by suicide, addressing the intersections of mental health and…
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Bereavement

Dear Mom

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There’s no getting over the loss of a loved one, there is only growing around it, carrying it always at…
Grace
Bereavement

Poetry by Grace

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Grace Dunzo, a junior in high school, enjoys painting, swimming, and playing with her dog. During her freshman year, the…
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The Four Things that Matter Most

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Death is the most inevitable fact, yet like the three wise monkeys’ principle, “see no evil, hear no evil, speak…
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Transitions LifeCare receives $500,000 grant

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Transitions LifeCare receives $500,000 grant from the Lonnie & Carol Poole Family Foundation to support Transitions Kids. The Lonnie &…
Derek and Holly
Bereavement

One Hundred and Twenty-Six Days: The Unthinkable Journey

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Derek and Holly It was early December 2018. Our family had so much to look forward to and spending the holidays together gave me…
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Caregiving Moments

Linda and Howard’s story

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“Sometimes the grief just hits me and knocks the wind out of me,” Linda admits. “This morning I woke up…
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News

Transitions LifeCare receives portion of Searstone/Lutheran Services Carolinas award

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The Searstone/Lutheran Services Carolinas Community Benefit Committee recently announced $340,500 in grants to 14 organizations in Wake County. Since 2014,…
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Caregiving Moments

When the “H” Word Means “Gratitude”

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Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas, New Year’s – the holiday season is upon us where we practice gratitude for all that is…
Rebecca
Bereavement

Honoring Rebecca – my grief journey

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Rebecca When my 18-year-old daughter died suddenly of complications from mono, I desperately wanted to do something to honor her.…
Ree and Georgia
Caregiving Moments

What’s your “warm bottom” moment?

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The Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond and Mom at a Quail Ridge Books book signing event (Raleigh, 2017). Mom LOVED watching…
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Transitions LifeCare’s board announces CEO John Thoma’s 2022 retirement and successor

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Since its founding as Hospice of Wake County in 1979, Transitions LifeCare has been blessed to care for an ever-increasing…
Stanley and Catherine
Caregiving Moments

Stanley’s Story

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In June of 2018, Stanley Lucas heard the word “hospice” for the first time when he was surrounded by his family in a local hospital having a meeting with…
Leonard and Carol Smith
Bereavement

How Limericks Soothe My Soul

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We’re grateful to Leonard A. Smith for sharing his story, and a few of the limericks he’s written as a…
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Caregiving Moments

Caregiver Burnout: What it is and what to do about it

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Whether out of love or obligation, over 40 million North Americans keep their loved ones under their care each year,…
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Cultural Humility

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Meeting people where they are, even when we’re not sure where that is When we think about going to the…
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Caregiving Moments

Stephen & Ruth

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Stephen’s hospice story is unique, because he’s still here to tell it. “I moved here to bury him in North…
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Caregiving Moments

Don’t Forget to Call

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My mother had a gift for writing poems. Through the years she would write them to share with family and…
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Clinical Perspectives

Working Together to Transform End-of-Life Care

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Transitions LifeCare’s partnership with the CMS Innovation Center in the Medicare Care Choices Model (MCCM) provided a unique opportunity for…
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Caregiving Moments

A Loving Tribute to Paul V. Bamford

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Having battled pancreatic cancer for three years, my beloved husband of 49 years, Paul V. Bamford, was discharged from UNC…
Aging Matters
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Aging Matters airs weekly on WPTF

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Aging Matter radio show   Don’t let the name fool you – “Aging Matters,” our weekly radio show that airs…
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Bereavement

Mama Kept Short Accounts

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When at last – at the last – Mama took center stage, her flawless delivery betrayed the frequency with which…
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Caregiving Moments

Six Ways for You to Save Money as a Retired Senior

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Photo from https://unsplash.com Saving money is one of those tasks that is easy for some people but difficult for most.…
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Bereavement

Allan’s Final Days

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We’re grateful for Kathleen McHenry DeRubio who shares her perspective on “peace, compassion, and respect.” Allan had been in the…
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Transitions LifeCare receives $100,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation

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Raleigh, NC (7-28-2021): Transitions LifeCare has received a $100,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation to fund general support and…
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Bereavement

Writing Workshop: A Letter to My Loved One

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On Tuesday, October 19, 6:00–8:00 p.m. via Zoom, Transitions GriefCare invites you to participate in “Writing Workshop: A Letter to…
Comeback Fest Impact Partner
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Comeback Fest Expected to Raise $2 Million

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Comeback Fest is expected to raise $2 million for 100 local nonprofits affected by the pandemic  Band Together and United Way…
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Caregiving Moments

5 Practical Time Management Tips for the Caregiver

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Time management is probably the most needed skill for caregivers. If you don’t have such, chances are you find it…
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Caregiving Moments

10 Tips to Keep Seniors Safe at Home

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Whether you have a loved one, family member, friend, or neighbor who is growing into their sunshine years, it is…
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Bereavement

Happy Birthday Dad!

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My dad was a character with character. He was born April 15, 1915. When he shared with us that April…
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Caregiving Moments

The Reality of Being a Caregiver

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Pearls of Wisdom from One Caregiver to Another Assuming the role of responsibility can be very rewarding; however, there are…
Charlie High
Caregiving Moments

Why I Am An Organ Donor

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Charlie’s stepson Anthony “Ryan” Hilliard had been shot. Following an agonizing trip to the hospital many miles from their home,…
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Caregiving Moments

Caring For A Loved One: The Letter Each Caregiver Should Write

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While caring for a loved one or following the death of a loved one, caregivers can create a path to…
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Caregiving Moments

Six Ways Writing a Journal Helps Caregivers

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Journaling as a past-time is making a comeback with advanced note-taking features on modern devices. In the past, people kept…
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Caregiving Moments

The Importance of a Care Plan for an Aging Family Member

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When I was an adolescent, I grew up with the impression that everything is forever. Of course, I wanted to…
Staff Updates
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Transitions LifeCare Staff Updates

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Transitions LifeCare announces two internal promotions: Christine Khandelwal, DO to vice president of education and strategic outreach and Mary Lucas,…
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Bereavement

Toaster Time Machine

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Some things find us in the most unexpected ways. For example, I found out recently that my toaster is a…
Bereavement

The Operation

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Losing a partner has been likened to losing a limb, and the phantom pain emanating from the place the limb…
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Caregiving Moments

10 Myths About Aging

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There are many myths and assumptions about what “aging” entails. But this process is different for everyone and there are…
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Bereavement

The Rhythm of Respiration

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This post originally appeared in Let’s Talk Transitions in August 2017 and we think its message is as timeless and…
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Free For All Fifth Week

How Seniors Can Benefit from Telehealth

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Telehealth may have seemed like a foreign concept not so long ago. But, in the last several years, its popularity…
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Caregiving Moments

How to Keep Your Calm When Dealing with the Difficulties of Aging Parents

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If you are experiencing difficult behavior from your aging loved ones, you are far from alone. In a study published…
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News

2020 LeAP Award Winner

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At a recent virtual staff meeting, Transitions LifeCare’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Laura Patel announced the winner of the LeAP…
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BereavementCaregiving Moments

Virtual Funeral Arrangements: What You Need To Know

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Virtual Funeral Arrangements: What you need to know The coronavirus pandemic has created many new normals for funeral services. With…
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Uncategorized

My Dear Pre-COVID Life

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Haven Parrott, Transitions LifeCare’s manager of bereavement services, wrote this letter to her Pre-COVID Life and shared at a recent…
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Caregiving Moments

10 Stress-Relieving Techniques For Caregivers

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Being a caregiver can take many forms. May it be an elderly parent, a disabled relative, or a child experiencing…
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Bereavement

The Do’s and Don’ts of Supporting a Friend Through Their Grief Journey

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Supporting a friend through their grief journey looks different for each friendship and each person’s grief journey. Support might be…
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Transitions LifeCare and Guiding Lights Caregiver Support Center Merger Complete

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Transitions LifeCare is pleased to announce a merger with Guiding Lights Caregiver Support Center, effective January 31, 2021. The two…
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Caregiving Moments

What You Need to Know About a Career in Caregiving

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The career of a professional caregiver can be very fulfilling. Oftentimes, caregiving helps us become more compassionate, confident, and gives…
Child Reading
Bereavement

6 Children’s Books to Help You Understand Grief and Loss

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Dealing with grief and loss is hard for anyone to process but especially children. To help children process their feelings…
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Free For All Fifth Week

What Makes a Dog Suitable for Senior Citizens?

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Dogs can make wonderful pets for senior citizens. Aside from reducing loneliness, caring for a dog is linked with many…
Christa Hicks
Clinical Perspectives

Hospice: Sprint Versus Marathon

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As I approach my one-year anniversary of the greatest job I have ever had, I’ve found myself thinking more about…
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Bereavement

The Holidays and Grief

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Fall is in full force. A hint of winter may be in the air. The holiday season is officially upon…
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Caregiving Moments

Ten Tips for Family Caregivers

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This blog post originally appeared in January 2015. During National Family Caregivers Month, we honor you and hope you will…
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Caregiving Moments

How to Balance Academics and Caregiving

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During National Family Caregivers Month, we’re grateful to guest blogger John Ross for sharing this post written for caregivers who…
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Clinical Perspectives

What Happens in the Space Where Hospice and COVID-19 Meet

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During National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, we welcome one of our own who shares her experiences as a healthcare…
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The Volunteer Perspective

“I did what my country asked me to do”

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On Veterans Day, we honor all those who have served our country so willingly and fearlessly. This post originally appeared…
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Bereavement

The Season to Shop Your Virtual Gift Closet

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Every year, month in and month out, she followed in the footsteps of her parents and grandparents collecting and passing…
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Bereavement

How to Restore Sleep After Losing Someone

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Sleep can be elusive, especially during a time of grief. When we experience bereavement, it can be challenging to relax…
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Caregiving Moments

Mindfulness For Stress Reduction: Body Scan

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Mindfulness and meditation involve practices that help us become more aware of ourselves, our world and others while also helping…
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News

Traditional Caregivers Summit Goes Virtual for 2020

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Transitions LifeCare, Transitions GuidingLights, Dementia Alliance of North Carolina, and Alzheimer’s Association to host virtual Summit for caregivers who seek…
News

Transitions LifeCare Receives $25,000 Grant from UNC REX Healthcare

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Transitions LifeCare has received a $25,000, one-year grant from UNC REX Healthcare to extend home-based palliative care to patients with…
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Caregiving MomentsUncategorized

The Importance of Pets in Our Lives

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We’ve all heard people who say that pets are “just” animals, as though somehow they’re not important in our lives.…
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News

Transitions LifeCare Receives $400,000 Grant from The Duke Endowment

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Raleigh, NC (May 19, 2020): Transitions LifeCare has received a $400,000 grant from The Duke Endowment to establish telehealth capacity…
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Caregiving Moments

How to Create Accessible Gardens

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Image source: pxfuel.com The sun and garden are calling, but there are some stumbling blocks in the way. Even when…
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Caregiving Moments

Ten Tips for Family Caregivers

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A version of this post appeared January 21, 2015. We’ve refreshed and updated the content to offer additional support to…
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The Volunteer Perspective

Five Touches

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I had been a hospice companionship volunteer for less than two years when the coronavirus interrupted my visits with the…
Bereavement

When a Loved One Dies

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Ways to Create Memorial and Meaning When Separated During the COVID-19 Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly changed many aspects…
Five Wishes
Caregiving Moments

To Plan or Not to Plan? That is the Question

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I’m amazed how we Americans often take a significant amount of time in planning a dinner, a party, or an…
The author's sisters Anne and Carolyn.
Caregiving Moments

Paying it Forward (The Gift of Advance Directives)

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This blog originally appeared on nhdd.org in 2012. While some modest edits have been made, the original message still shines…
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Bereavement

Guilt and Regret

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This post on guilt & regret was first shared in March 2015. Its content is powerful, so we’re resharing. Our…
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Bereavement

Learning to Accept Happiness Without Guilt

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“27 Missed Calls from Mom” Image source: Pexels The most significant events often leave an indelible image in our minds.…
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News

Drs. Patel and Thompson Earn Fellow Status

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(Dec 6, 2019) Drs. Patel and Thompson Earn Fellow Status from the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine Laura…
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News

Staff Educator Connie Montgomery Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

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(Nov 22, 2019) Transitions LifeCare’s staff educator Connie Montgomery receives Lifetime Achievement Award at 2019 North Carolina Triangle Home Health…
The Orphaned Adult
Bereavement

The Orphaned Adult

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With the death of my mom, I lost my last parent. Being 32 and parentless is a punch to the gut, one that knocks you to the ground and leaves you bloodied to face the world ahead. It makes you face yourself in ways you weren’t prepared for; it forces you to look in the mirror and see who you are, maybe even for the first time.

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Bereavement

How to Avoid Losing Sleep When You Lose a Loved One

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The loss of a loved one can have a multitude of negative effects on your life. If the loss of a loved one is keeping you up at night, take a look at this list of ideas for improving your sleep. Hopefully at least one will offer some respite.

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Caregiving Moments

Things I Wish I Knew as a Caregiver

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You can never be fully prepared to take on the role of a caregiver. Whether it is caring for an elderly adult in your life or a child with special…

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Bereavement

Tips for Helping Kids Transition Back to School after a Death Has Occurred

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This post originally appeared on August 22, 2018. We’ve updated dates for our child and teen grief offerings found at the end of this post. It’s typical for parents and…

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The Volunteer Perspective

Pet Therapy Volunteer “Maggie”

Being a pet therapy volunteer has been an experience like no other. Maggie is a calm and lazy girl who makes a perfect therapy dog. She has visited dozens of…

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Caregiving Moments

How to Prepare Your Home for a Senior Loved One on a Budget

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Preparing your home to make room for a senior loved one to move in is often a big process that requires a lot of time and energy, so it’s important…

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Caregiving Moments

How to Be an Effective Caregiver

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It only took one diagnosis for my life to be completely altered. The first time I heard that my father was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy I knew immediately that…

Fathers who lost their wives
Bereavement

The Group

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This post originally appeared on February 14, 2018. We’re reposting now in honor of all the fathers who have made a similar journey. None of us wanted to go.  It…

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Bereavement

Paying Homage to My Dad on Father’s Day

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I was 10 when Dances with Wolves came out. I thought it was a beautiful film, but all my family took from it was the humor in nicknaming people after their…

Alzheimers Disease
Free For All Fifth Week

Sound Advice for Covering the Costs of Alzheimer’s Care

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Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease, gradually eroding both the mind and body of those suffering with the condition.  That means people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s often need assistance for an extended…

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Caregiving Moments

Best Ways to Stay Happy and Healthy as You Age

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Taking care of yourself is a continuously evolving strategy—there’s no right way to do it. Your needs change over time so it’s natural to adjust the way you stay happy and…

Who I Am Now
Bereavement

Let Me Tell You Who I Am Now

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I am still a person like you, with a life like yours, yet not.  I am still a mother like you, yet not at all like you, all at the…

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Caregiving Moments

Why I gave up my manufacturing industry career to work in home-based care

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Sixteen years ago, I lost someone very close to me, a man who was like a father. When he was diagnosed with cancer, his disease was so advanced doctors couldn’t…

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Bereavement

Managing Sleep While Grieving

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Losing a loved one can take a large toll on your emotional well-being. It’s very common to experience many challenges going through daily life activities while you’re in a period…

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Clinical Perspectives

Chiropractic Adjustments and Lowered Blood Pressure

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If you are looking for a way to lower your blood pressure, chiropractic adjustments may be a viable option for you. Instead of filling your body with medications loaded with…

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Bereavement

Reuse, Repair, Reimagine, Reclaim

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While on a recent vacation, I walked past a thrift store with the words, “Reuse, Repair, Reimagine, Reclaim It!” emblazoned across the outer walls of the building. I was so…

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Clinical Perspectives

An Angel Grew Wings

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As Transitions LifeCare recognizes 40 years of service to our community, we reached out to staff for their memories through the years. #TLturns40 In 1985 my beloved Grandfather was diagnosed…

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Caregiving Moments

Your Guide to Paying for Alzheimer’s Disease Care

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No matter how prepared you may think you are, long-term care and end-of-life care require a massive investment of money that may be spread out over months or even years….

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Caregiving Moments

Difficult Decisions: What to Do After a Terminal Diagnosis

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Being diagnosed with a terminal illness changes everything in an instant. Priorities immediately shift, questions about insurance and your estate arise, and final dispositions must be made for end-of-life care…

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Caregiving Moments

What You May Not Know About Mesothelioma

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Healthy Lung Month, observed each October, reminds us how important our lung health is and how lung diseases affect millions of Americans. For those with mesothelioma, October means something extra…

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Bereavement

Grandma

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A few months ago, my spouse and I sat around a table with my entire family and announced a new member soon to arrive. The energy in the room was…

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Clinical Perspectives

“Give me the words, and show me what I need to do.”

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On the day Avery Neill died, Shelly Wenzel helped Emily Neill wrap the girl in a blanket. She held Avery and Emily for a long time. “I want you to…

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Caregiving Moments

Paying for Long-Term Care When Living Alone Isn’t an Option

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  Realizing it’s no longer safe to live independently is one of the hardest parts of growing older. It’s even harder if you can’t afford to pay for the care…

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Caregiving Moments

COMPASSION = COMmunicate + PASSION

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TL staff recently had the privilege to hear from the husband of a hospice patient we served a few years ago. Many thanks to Don W. for his kind words…

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Bereavement

Tips for Helping Kids Transition Back to School after a Death Has Occurred

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It’s typical for parents and caregivers to feel apprehension about kids heading back to school after they’ve experienced the death of someone they love. After all, the lazy days of…

kellie
Clinical Perspectives

“Nothing is guaranteed”

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“Nothing is guaranteed.” Kelly said it, and she believes it with all her heart. But what Kelly does with this belief is pretty amazing. Since a diagnosis of stage 1B1…

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The Volunteer Perspective

“I did what my country asked me to do”

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Master Sergeant John Y., United States Marine Corps veteran was honored on July 15, 2018, with a “We Honor Veterans” ceremony held at the American Legion Post 116 in Fuquay-Varina. Paul…

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Bereavement

Gabby: From Feral to Family

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When I started working at Transitions LifeCare (TL) I didn’t realize I’d receive far more than a paycheck. I’ve been blessed with so much more. I’ve made such wonderful friends…

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Clinical Perspectives

Disenfranchised Grief

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“Disenfranchised grief” is a term coined by Kenneth Doka in the 1980s. It refers to a loss that the griever feels unable to fully mourn because of societal views about…

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Bereavement

Tips for Supporting Someone in Grief (repost)

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#TBT to June 24, 2015 Someone you know is grieving. Perhaps it is a friend, a colleague, a family member, a spouse. Offering support to someone who has had a…

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Bereavement

Tips for Coping with Sleeplessness

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Research indicates that grief and loss can have a significant impact on sleep. Sleep is disrupted in many ways: in the struggle to fall asleep, poor sleep quality, and difficulty…

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Clinical Perspectives

The Opioid Epidemic: A National Public Health Emergency

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Background In 2016, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) declared opioid-induced deaths as a national epidemic. 91 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. Drug overdose is now the…

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The Volunteer Perspective

A Special Night Out

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It was an exciting game. The Dean E. Smith Center was a sea of Carolina blue and the men’s basketball team didn’t disappoint. Together with more than 20,000 other fans…

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Bereavement

What No One Tells You About Grief

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  Grief it brings need the naked freeze caught in the frost Numb unbearable thoughts your inner need fire not lost –Tori Amos – Reindeer King (Native Invader, 2017) I lost my…

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Bereavement

W-I-N-T-E-R: How to Honor Your Grief

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Things tend to slow down in the winter. The holiday bustle wraps up in a flurry and in settles the cold, quiet calm of winter. In grief, the season can…

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