Category: Caregiver Tips

A New Year Reset: Honoring the Past, Embracing the Present As the calendar turns and a new year begins, many of us are drawn to the idea of a “reset”—a chance to reflect, renew, and look ahead with intention. For those touched by hospice—whether as a patient, caregiver, or someone grieving the loss of a […]

The holiday season is often filled with the warmth of giving—selecting thoughtful gifts, wrapping them with care, and watching loved ones light up with appreciation. But for families walking the hospice journey, gift-giving can take on a different tone. Time may feel fragile, energy may be limited, and priorities shift from material things to meaningful […]

As Thanksgiving approaches, our thoughts often turn to gratitude—giving thanks for the blessings in our lives, the people who shape us, and the moments that matter most. But for families facing serious illness, loss, or the final stages of life, this season can stir a complex mix of emotions. At Solace Hospice Care, we walk […]

Each year, 1 in 4 people over the age of 65 fall. 30-50% of falls result in injuries including minor cuts, bruises, fractures, head injuries and even death. It is estimated that fall injuries costs nearly $50 billion a year, as a large percentage of people who fall are hospitalized and discharged to a nursing […]

Never argue, instead agree Never reason, instead divert Never shame, instead direct Never lecture, instead reassure Never say “remember,” instead reminisce Never say “I told you so,” instead repeat, regroup Never say “you can’t,” instead say “let’s do this” Never command or demand, instead ask or model Never condescend, instead encourage and praise Never force, […]

Life circumstances are HARD! Sit with that for a minute. As hospice workers, we experience grief daily in our professional lives. We are allowed to enter into that sacred space with families as they say ‘good-bye’ to their loved ones. Our hope is to encourage, support, and remind them that the feelings you experience are […]