Bereavement support is offered at no charge as a community service of Hospice at HCS.
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When someone close to us dies, we grieve. The grieving process can be thought of as a roller coaster, full of ups and downs, highs and lows. One common myth is that those who are grieving should be left alone. The reality is that those who are grieving need to share their memories and receive support. Hospice at HCS offers support to help people through the grieving process in a number of ways.
- Our Bereavement Coordinator offers individual support on a short term basis.
- Bereavement Support groups bring together people to share experiences with others who have had similar loses. Support groups help people find comfort and coping strategies. Groups that are offered on a regular basis include: Adult Daughters Grieving the Loss of their Mothers, Widowers and Widowers Support, Adult Child Loss and general grief support groups.
- Workshops are one time sessions held to address the special needs of those in unique circumstances, including Holiday Grief, Winter Blues, Traumatic Loss and Unexpected Death.
- Lending libraries are available at the Keene and Peterborough offices with an extensive collection of books and tapes about coping with serious illness, death and bereavement. Materials for both children and adults are available.
- Consultation and Support is offered through speakers who will provide presentations and workshops to schools, agencies and groups about hospice, home care, grief and bereavement.
- A Memorial Service is held annually to remember the lives of Hospice at HCS patients who have died in the past year. It is a time for patients' families, staff and volunteers to reconnect and share memories.
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Grieving is a normal process. People who have lost someone close to them often experience changes including:
- Sense of loneliness and isolation
- Lowered self-esteem
- Sleep disturbance
- Nausea
- Change in appetite
- Anxiety
- Mood changes
- Restlessness
- Crying at unexpected times
- Dreams of the deceased
- Loss of interest in life
For more information to determine if a support group is right for you, call the Hospice at HCS bereavement coordinator at 603-352-2253 or 1-800-541-4145.
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