Wisdom worth learning
5 Things That People Who Are Dying Want You to Know The hospice chaplain reveals what she's learned about supporting loved ones as they prepare to embark on their last journey. Read more: http://www.oprah.com/inspiration/kerry-egan-5-things-that-people-who-are-dying-want-you-to-know#ixzz5LjjSWI98 ...
19 July, 2018
DVD of the week: Defending Your Life
Want to laugh AND be inspired to consider your life? Come to our library and check out Defending Your Life, a comedy staring Meryl Streep and Albert Brooks. It's an American romantic comedy-fantasy film about a man who dies and arrives in the afterlife only...
19 July, 2018
Local family grateful for Hallowell and end of life services
Local writer and educator Deborah Lee Luskin recently wrote about her gratitude for Hallowell, Brattleboro Area Hospice, and Grace Cottage Hospital http://www.deborahleeluskin.com/hallowell-music-for-the-dying/...
19 July, 2018
What’s your legacy? If you don’t have children, it can take more thought…
A legacy is more than just about leaving money (though it also is about that) For those of us who don't have children, figuring out your legacy can be a wonderful investigation of what gives your life meaning. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/17/well/how-to-leave-a-legacy-when-you-dont-have-children.html?em_pos=small&emc=edit_hh_20180718&nl=well&nl_art=9&nlid=1647834emc%3Dedit_hh_20180718&ref=headline&te=1...
19 July, 2018
Garrett lived life to its fullest in five short years.
"Garrett Matthias, 5, thought about what his funeral would look like one day. He didn’t want a solemn gathering; he wanted a carnival-like atmosphere. “Funerals are sad,” his obituary said. “I want five bouncy houses (because I’m 5), Batman and snow cones.” When he died,...
18 July, 2018
Fall 2018 Hospice Care Volunteer Training
Are you interested in becoming a hospice volunteer? Consider attending our fall Hospice Care Volunteer Training, which will be held at Grace Cottage Hospital in Townshend beginning on September 5th and running through November 14th. Classes meet once a week on Wednesdays from 2:30 –...
18 July, 2018
Dad’s journey published on Instagram
This photographer documented his father's last days on Instagram. More and more people are using social media at end of life. "Family and friends, many of whom would not have the chance to see Benny again before his death, started commenting on the pictures. Then Barr’s...
12 July, 2018
Cry, Heart, But Never Break
We have a shelf of books for children of all ages (and the inner child of adults!) to help all of us learn and become more comfortable with death, loss and grief. If you know a child who is grieving or has a parent who...
12 July, 2018
Hard truths
11 July, 2018