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What to Say When Someone Asks, “How Can I Help?”

When you’re grieving, even simple questions can feel difficult to answer. Friends and family may say, “Let me know if there’s anything I can do.” They mean well, but when your mind feels foggy, your body is exhausted, and you’re...

September 23, 2026

Grief

What Comes Next? A Practical Guide After a Loved One Passes

When someone you love dies, the days and weeks that follow can feel overwhelming. Along with grief, there may be phone calls to make, people to notify, arrangements to plan, and important decisions to handle. It can be difficult to...

September 23, 2026

Grief

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

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What to Say When Someone Asks, “How Can I Help?”

What Comes Next? A Practical Guide After a Loved One Passes

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

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