In a normal year, the holidays can present challenges for those on hospice or who have recently lost a loved one. And 2020 has been anything but normal. COVID-19 has meant not being able to hug our loved ones, share family stories, participate in religious…
The holidays are usually a time of joy and togetherness. We all know that even under normal circumstances this season can also be challenging. We also know that we are not living an ordinary year. The truth is we live in incredibly challenging times. If you have read any of our posts during the COVID-19 pandemic, you have learned about compounded grief and stress. When we use…
When someone we care about experiences the death of a loved one, we find ourselves faced with two difficult decisions: What is the best way to share my condolences and offer support? And; What exactly do I say? When we first learn that someone we care about has lost a loved…
A message from Annemarie Switchulis, RN, BSN, MSN, President and COO of Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care. As an organization, Seasons has had a longstanding commitment to advancing an internal culture of equity as well as in the communities we have the honor of serving….
Over the last two weeks, news outlets from across the country have been posting a similar headline: “Broken Heart Syndrome on the Rise During Pandemic.” The journal JAMA Network Open published findings from the Cleveland Clinic that during the COVID-19 pandemic there has been a…
Change is difficult, and it seems to be the only constant these days. At Seasons, we understand the value of self-care and respite for the family caregivers we support. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many caregivers are experiencing increased amounts of pressure, fear, exhaustion, isolation and…
Fear is an interesting and powerful emotion. It can prevent us from doing something dangerous, acting as that sixth sense that helps us to make good decisions. But it can also prevent us from living up to our potential and fulfilling our responsibilities as human…
Processing the death of a loved one is difficult no matter the circumstances. However, there are real reasons why grieving can be harder now due to the Covid-19 pandemic: Some of us have lost multiple family members, friends, or community members within a short period…
What happens to your Facebook account when you die? Facebook is now allowing its users to set up legacy contacts before dying so that your Facebook can be memorialized and run by a trusted loved one. Memorializing your Facebook is a great option for people…
It can be overwhelming to look back on the last month or so and think about how much our lives have changed. During this COVID-19 pandemic, we find ourselves enduring countless changes as a result of this slow-moving crisis. This has become a time marked…
A message from Annemarie Switchulis, RN, BSN, MSN, President and COO of Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care As the coronavirus pandemic continues to expand across the United States, Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care is committed to serving our patients, keeping our communities safe, and protecting…
Death in the digital age can come with a lot of uncertainty. Most people are overwhelmed with the responsibility of announcing and mourning a death on social media, and trying to figure out all the unwritten social norms and etiquette. When someone has just experienced…
