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What can you do for grieving patients this holiday season? Normalize.
Be aware of the paradoxical effect of holiday cheer by Charles F. von Gunten, MD, PhD No matter how well intended, a cheery “Happy Holidays” greeting from a physician or […]
Read More about What can you do for grieving patients this holiday season? Normalize.When Holiday Cheer Hurts: A Guide for Physicians on Grieving Patients
Decorations, festive scrubs and a cheerful front desk are meant as kindness. For a patient who has lost someone, they can have the opposite effect. Here is what to watch […]
Read More about When Holiday Cheer Hurts: A Guide for Physicians on Grieving PatientsHope in Every Tote: Volunteers Prepare for Annual Camp Spero, Bringing Comfort and Companionship to Children Who Are Grieving
Escondido, CA – In rooms filled with bins, blankets, backpacks, and dozens of teddy bears dressed in “Camp Spero” t-shirts, volunteers and staff at The Elizabeth Hospice are preparing for […]
Read More about Hope in Every Tote: Volunteers Prepare for Annual Camp Spero, Bringing Comfort and Companionship to Children Who Are GrievingWings of Hope – May 3, 2026
The Elizabeth Hospice is proud to host Wings of Hope 2026, a time to celebrate the people who have touched your life in a beautiful way. This family-friendly event will […]
Read More about Wings of Hope – May 3, 2026Camp Spero Receives Ten Years of Support
The Rob Benzon Dan Ferbal Foundation has generously donated $64,870 to support Camp Spero, a bereavement camp for children and teens. The foundation’s decade-long commitment has allowed Camp Spero to […]
Read More about Camp Spero Receives Ten Years of SupportFrank D. Ferris, MD Joins The Elizabeth Hospice as Medical Director of Education
The Elizabeth Hospice, California’s largest independent nonprofit provider of hospice care, palliative care and grief support services, welcomes Dr. Frank D. Ferris who will oversee The Elizabeth Hospice education department. […]
Read More about Frank D. Ferris, MD Joins The Elizabeth Hospice as Medical Director of EducationComparing Care Models: Hospice versus Home Health Services
In times of illness, families often find themselves navigating through various options to provide the best possible support and comfort for their loved ones. Two common forms that aim to […]
Read More about Comparing Care Models: Hospice versus Home Health ServicesUnderstanding the Vital Role of Hospice Aides
Among the medical professionals and specialists in hospice care is a group of individuals who are essential to delivering high-quality care: hospice aides, also known as Home Health Aides (HHAs). […]
Read More about Understanding the Vital Role of Hospice AidesNavigating the End-of-Life Journey: Recognizing Signs and Symptoms
As a loved one nears the end of their life, it’s common for family members to struggle with uncertainty and to have a myriad of questions. In such moments, one […]
Read More about Navigating the End-of-Life Journey: Recognizing Signs and SymptomsManaging Pain in Hospice Care: Providing Comfort and Quality of Life
One of the primary objectives of hospice care is to manage pain effectively. At The Elizabeth Hospice, we are committed to ensuring that our patients remain as comfortable as possible, […]
Read More about Managing Pain in Hospice Care: Providing Comfort and Quality of LifeCompassionate End-of-Life Care from The Elizabeth Hospice
For people facing the challenges of a life-limiting illness, few things matter more than comfort, dignity and support. Although the end-of-life journey touches us all, it often leaves us feeling […]
Read More about Compassionate End-of-Life Care from The Elizabeth HospiceHealing in Motion – Free Classes and Activities for People Who Are Grieving
Whether light, moderate or vigorous, physical activity can be a helpful coping mechanism as people move forward on their grief journey. It provides a distraction by focusing attention on the […]
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