How do you help a grieving friend?
Simple but deep wisdom along with a sweet animation in this 4 minute video from Megan Devine founder of Refuge in Grief https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2zLCCRT-nE ...
25 July, 2018
A brief rally at end of life: what does it mean?
Sometimes we see a brief rally at end of life, what does it mean? "Mr. Mastrojohn speculates that the social support at a hospice can give the chronically ill more pep than in a sterile hospital where they’re hooked up to machines. Then there’s a spiritual or...
24 July, 2018
I help you, you help me
https://www.facebook.com/endwellproject/videos/410666252777849/UzpfSTMwMzM3NzY1OTc1Njk4NToxODIzNjI2Mzk0Mzk4NzYz/ ...
24 July, 2018
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