by Shelia Shook | Mar 29, 2019 | Learn to Cope
When going through your everyday life—getting dressed, drinking coffee, shopping for groceries, going to work, or to a play date with your kids—you never know what or who you will encounter. Maybe it’s an old friend or colleague, or maybe a new friend, a kind stranger...
by Shelia Shook | Feb 19, 2019 | Learn to Cope
HOSPICE TIP: Did you know you can transport a dead body to the funeral home in your own vehicle? I’m often asked how I can work with terminally ill and the elderly. Some think it’s morbid and others say it’s too sad, while still others think it must be boring....
by Shelia Shook | Feb 16, 2019 | Learn to Cope
HOSPICE TIP: Did you know it’s possible for a dying person to will themselves to remain alive longer than is usually expected. Not forever, but for an extended time. A patient may be waiting to say goodbye to someone, or they are holding on, waiting for the resolution...
