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Who can receive hospice care?
Hospice is a special type of supportive care that is devoted to people who have end-stage illness with a life expectancy of 6 months or less if their disease follows its normal course. Some people...
Why are hospice volunteers needed and what do they do?
Volunteers are in indispensable part of our hospice family and we are inspired by their example. Out of kindness and compassion, they help us care for families during their time of greatest need....
Does a Hospice patient need to be "homebound?"
No. Our mission is to help you feel better and live every day to the fullest. When we first meet with you, we will ask you what your hopes are. Together, we will design your care goals to enable you...
Can a hospice patient who shows signs of recovery be returned to regular medical treatment?
Hospice patients and families can benefit from the world of support that we provide for a full 6 months (or longer if you continue to meet the medical criteria). You are free to leave hospice care...
From Pulse Nightclub shooting to local library, therapy bulldog helps
Our beloved Pet Therapy volunteers, Pearl and her owner Cathy Dash, made the news for the many ways they help people. Thank you for all you do!
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Newsletter Archive 2017
Winter
Camp Good Grief 2017 - Video
Check out the video of Camp Good Grief, our bereavement camp for children ages 8-17 that took place in March 2017.
Mark R. Huntley
Mark R. Huntley
Chief Financial Officer
mhuntley@Trustbridge.com
Mark joined Trustbridge in March of 2017 as Chief Financial Officer, bringing more than 25 years of...
Camp Stingray 2019
We are pleased to announce that The Sea Star Program’s Camp Stingray is open to grieving children, ages 5-10, Kindergarten - 5th grade. The camp will run from Monday, July 22nd through...
Fay - Video Message
Fay talks about her experience with Trustbridge.
Martha - Video Message
Martha talks about her experience with Trustbridge.
Steve - Video Message
Steve talks about his experience with Trustbridge.
Self-Help Tips
Stress Relief
Volunteering and offering random acts of kindness have been shown to reduce stress, for the givers as well as the recipients.
We offer this video as a gift to our wonderful...
"I don't think I'll ever get over the death of my spouse [or child, sister, or best friend]. What do you suggest I do?"
No one ever gets over a loved one’s death, you go through it. There are ways to heal and move forward, even though it doesn’t always feel that way. Grief is a journey, and there is no set time frame...
"It is has been years since my loved one's death. Why don't I feel better?"
There is no timeline for grief. It is common and normal to continue to feel sad some of the time for years after a loss, especially if you were particularly close to the person who died. If your...
"My counselor seemed to help in the beginning but now it feels like a waste of time. I still feel like I'm down, so should I quit therapy?"
Some people call the time it takes to go through the grieving process grief work. And that’s because often times it can feel like work. In order to move through the grieving process, it is...
"My doctor or therapist wants me to take medication and I don't want to. What should I tell them?"
Medication is a personal choice and should be discussed with a therapist and a medical doctor who can help you weigh the pros and cons. Tell your medical professional if you do not want to take...
"My best friend, who was there for me before my beloved died, no longer talks to me or avoids me. Why can't my friend support me?"
Sometimes friends and family do not know what to say or are afraid they will do or say the wrong thing, so they avoid the situation altogether. Often they are not sure how to support you. It may...
"I made financial commitments after my loved one's funeral and now I'm having second thoughts. I don't want to disappoint anyone. How can I get out of this?"
Most grief counselors recommend avoiding any large decisions, such as moving, buying or selling a house, for one year after the loss of a loved one if possible. It takes time to adjust to the loss...
"I made mistakes that are linked to my grief. I wasn't in my right mind. How do I take corrective action?"
Because of the wide assortment of emotions that can accompany grief, we sometimes act differently than we normally would without even realizing it. The best thing to do is have an open and honest...
"I feel all alone. Even in my support group, I feel like no one understands me. Will anyone ever understand me?"
While grieving a loss is a common and natural experience, grief itself is unique and different for everyone. There is no way for anyone to understand exactly how you feel. If you feel like your...
"My in-laws aren't nice to me. I'm grieving and they rarely reach out to me. When they do, it is because they want something. I can't take it. Why do they act like this?"
Everyone experiences and expresses grief in a different way. While we often think of sadness as an emotion that accompanies grief, many other emotions are a part of grief as well, such as anger,...
“How can I live without my partner? I can't go on."
It’s common to feel like you can’t go on after a loss. It’s difficult for most people to imagine their life without their partner. It can be overwhelming to manage the intense emotions and physical...