Family Resources
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December 10, 2024When Your Loved One Stops Eating or Drinking on Hospice Care
Having a loved one on hospice services is already a difficult experience. It can be even more challenging if your loved one has stopped eating or drinking. You may […]Read More -
December 10, 2024Hospice and Travel
Many individuals may believe hospice patients are unable to travel. However, it is possible through careful planning and coordination with hospice providers. Hospice care teams can work to ensure […]Read More -
April 17, 2024Visiting Someone on Hospice
Visiting a loved one on hospice care can be difficult. It may involve mixed emotions like sadness, fear, love and reflection. Preparing for these feelings can help you and […]Read More -
December 21, 2023Navigating Loss: Understanding Bereavement Care in Hospice
Hospice bereavement care is a specialized support system offered to individuals and families who are dealing with the loss of a loved one. Beyond just offering a listening ear, […]Read More -
October 16, 2023Don’t Wait for Hospice
“I wish my loved one had discovered hospice care sooner.”We often hear variations of this statement from families of the patients we serve. Although anyone with a life expectancy […]Read More -
October 16, 2023Family Caregivers for Hospice Patients
In healthcare, there are few roles as emotionally demanding and vital as that a family caregiver for a hospice patient. These informal caregivers, often family members, provide an essential […]Read More -
June 14, 2023Advance Care Planning
Advance Care Planning means making important decisions about the medical care you want to receive if you are unable to speak for yourself, and doctors and family members are […]Read More -
May 17, 2023Hospice Care for Veterans
Hospice care improves comfort and quality of life for patients with a terminal diagnosis. This is a benefit covered by Medicare/Medicaid and most private insurance provided wherever patients call […]Read More -
May 17, 2023What is Traumatic Grief?
Losing someone suddenly or not being present at time of their death may result in feelings of helplessness or guilt. Traumatic grief can occur within hours, days, weeks or […]Read More -
May 17, 2023What is Ambiguous Loss?
Some forms of grief and loss do not provide a clear resolution and can appear as unresolved grief. This may cause grief over a loved one’s death to impact […]Read More -
May 17, 2023What is Anticipatory Grief?
Grief is often seen as something that we feel after a loss has taken place. However, there are many different types of grief that can occur at any time. […]Read More
Contact Us
We’re Here For You
St. Croix Hospice Bereavement support is available by phone Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (CST).
bereavement@stcroixhospice.com
We understand grief can come at any time. For after hour needs, please email us and our team will get back to you during the next business day.