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Tips for Preparing a Child to Deal with Death and Grief

• Inform your child’s school about what is happening with their loved one. Children are in school for a big portion of their day. The school staff can be a resource and support for your child during this time. •...

September 10, 2026

Grief

Understanding Grief: Healing Starts with Understanding (For Children and Teens)

What is Grief? Grief is what we feel when we lose someone or something important to us. Whether it’s the loss of a favorite toy, a pet, or a person we love, grief can be very painful. It’s completely normal...

September 10, 2026

Patient/Caregiver

Honoring a Loved One who has Died

Have you lost a loved one this past year? Or perhaps years have gone by, but grief is still poignant. As you reflect on a relative who has passed on, you might consider new ways to honor them. Ritual is...

September 3, 2026

Dementia Care Patient/Caregiver

Changes in Memory or Thinking?

Is your loved one forgetting appointments? Repeating stories? Struggling with tasks that once seemed easy? It’s natural that you fear dementia. But don’t assume the worst. Many factors affect brain function. Your relative’s condition may not be permanent. Some causes...

September 3, 2026

Patient/Caregiver

Visiting the Doctor after a Fall

A surprising number of conditions, from simple to serious, can contribute to an older adult falling. If you observed the fall or arrived soon after, find out if your loved one had a warning or felt dizzy beforehand. Any chance...

September 3, 2026

Patient/Caregiver

The Habit of Happiness

Happiness is in our nature. We are born with the ability to be happy. And then life happens. Our life experiences affect our attitude about happiness. They influence how much we believe we deserve happiness or convince us we don’t...

September 3, 2026

In The News

Delaware Hospice Welcomes Becca Graner as Next Chief Operating Officer

Newark, DE — Delaware Hospice is pleased to announce the appointment of Becca Graner, MBA, as its new Chief Operating Officer. Graner joins Delaware Hospice with experience leading healthcare organizations through periods of growth and change, bringing a thoughtful approach to...

July 28, 2026

Patient/Caregiver

Learning More about Pacemakers

The signs of needing a pacemaker can be easy to miss at first. You might notice fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, or confusion in your loved one. Or hear them commenting, “I just don’t feel right anymore.” If a slow...

July 27, 2026

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Tips for Preparing a Child to Deal with Death and Grief

Understanding Grief: Healing Starts with Understanding (For Children and Teens)

Honoring a Loved One who has Died

Tips for Preparing a Child to Deal with Death and Grief

Understanding Grief: Healing Starts with Understanding (For Children and Teens)

Honoring a Loved One who has Died

Changes in Memory or Thinking?

Visiting the Doctor after a Fall

The Habit of Happiness

Delaware Hospice Welcomes Becca Graner as Next Chief Operating Officer

Learning More about Pacemakers

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