News and Stories
Navigating Through Your Loss on Valentine’s Day
By Kathlyne Barnum, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with The Elizabeth Hospice The Christmas tree has been taken down and the ornaments have been put away. The New Year’s holiday has […]
Read MoreHow Grief Counseling Can Help
Grief is a normal and healthy experience, but it does not mean it is an easy process. There are so many emotions to sift through and multiple feelings occurring at […]
Read MoreKeeping the Magic of the Season Alive After Losing a Loved One
Kathlyne Barnum, LMFT, MA Clinical Counseling Program Supervisor The Elizabeth Hospice My parents had a strong desire to provide tradition, create memories and keep the magic of the holiday season […]
Read MoreFinding My People: A Teen’s Story on the Impact of Peer-Based Grief Support
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Pediatric E-Journal, Pediatric Palliative/Hospice Care, November 2021 By Samira Moosavi, CCLS Children’s Group Coordinator, The Elizabeth Hospice Lilly, age 17, shared with us the […]
Read MoreVeterans honored at Sun City Gardens retirement community
Veterans who are residents of the Sun City Gardens retirement community were recognized today with a special program sponsored by The Elizabeth Hospice. Veteran volunteers presented certificates of appreciation and […]
Read MoreThe Elizabeth Hospice Featured in “World’s Greatest!”… TV Series
The Elizabeth Hospice was selected by How2Media to be part of their popular television series, “World’s Greatest! …”. This thirty-minute TV show, which highlights companies, products, places and people from […]
Read MoreSupporting our community’s children
One in five children will experience the death of a significant person in their life before they turn 18. Without support, children who are grieving are at higher-than-normal risk for […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of nerve fibers. For unknown reasons, our body’s immune system attacks the myelin sheath that encases nerve fibers in the brain and the […]
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Elizabeth Hospice Also Provides Care and Support for the Littlest Ones
When Baby Ari left the hospital, she and her family were not alone. They were supported by The Elizabeth Hospice, who is one of only a few hospice providers in […]
Read MoreGet Support, Help Others
By Liane Fry, MA, LMFT, FT Much of our collective focus since March 2019 has been on preventing, treating, and managing the impact of COVID 19. We are relieved when […]
Read MoreLiver Failure: When a Versatile Organ Can’t Keep Up
The liver is a vital and fascinating organ. Unlike the kidneys, where we have dialysis or the lungs, where we have ventilators, there is no replacement therapy for a failing […]
Read MoreWays to Give
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. – Helen Keller VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME Provide patient companionship, create memorable keepsakes, offer pet-walking assistance or perform other […]
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