Taste of Carroll started as a modest idea, as many of the best ones do—a fundraiser featuring food from local establishments to raise money for hospice services.
Month: February 2019
Is It Time for Hospice Care?
Families often wonder if the time is right for hospice care for their seriously ill loved ones.
While each person’s situation is different, here are a few indicators that it is time to consider hospice for your loved one:
Spring Volunteer Training Announced
Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of our patients and their families? Consider becoming a volunteer!
Emotional Reactions to Grief
“No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear. I am not afraid, but the sensation is like being afraid. The same fluttering in the stomach, the same restlessness, the yawning. I keep on swallowing.”
—C. S. Lewis
After the loss of a loved one, grieving takes a toll on your heart. Memories may trigger outbursts of emotion, sometimes when you may least expect it. Intense emotions can come on unexpectedly and persist. These may include shock, numbness, disorientation, sadness, anger, despair, guilt and emptiness.