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End-of-Life Care in Bethlehem PA: What Are the Most Important Things to Remember about Grief as a Family Caregiver?
End-of-Life Care in Bethlehem PA: What Are the Most Important Things to Remember about Grief as a Family Caregiver?

Your loved one will experience a good bit of loss during the time that you’re her caregiver. You will, too, especially toward the end of your caregiving journey. Understanding as much as possible about grief and how you can help yourself, other family members, and your loved one is essential.

Grief Can Be a Force for Good

No matter how sad you are right now about whatever is happening, there are and there were good times, too. Grief can help you to remember those good times much more clearly than you might have otherwise. Focus on the happy traditions, memories, and other good aspects.

Let Yourself Experience Your Grief

If you’re trying to stuff your grief into a box that you don’t have to deal with just yet, you’ve probably already discovered that it hops out of that box when you least expect it to do so. A better solution is to allow yourself to experience your grief for what it is. As you learn to do that, you’ll find that you’re more able to work through it rather than shoving it to the side.

Grief Is a Journey, Just Like Caregiving

Much like caregiving itself, grief and working through grief is a journey. It’s never the same from one day to another and there are stages you’ll go through. If you can accept that managing your grief is a process, you’ll be better able to tolerate the fact that you’re going to have good days and bad days. While grief is inherently a sad process, you won’t necessarily be sad the entire time.

Talk to Someone

Keeping your feelings inside doesn’t really help much, although it can also be difficult to open up to someone else. Find a friend or family member with whom you can relate easily and talk about your grief. Sometimes even the action of opening up a little bit about what you’re feeling is enough to help you work through those emotions.

Remember that end-of-life care providers are especially prepared to help you and other family members learn to deal with grief. Accept the help that they can offer you in your time of need.

If you or an aging loved-one are considering end-of-life care in Bethlehem, PA, please contact the caring staff at Serenity Hospice today. Call (215) 867-5405.

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What is Hospice?


Hospice care offers a range of comprehensive services, including pain and symptom management, medication management, emotional and spiritual support, assistance with daily activities, respite care for caregivers, counseling, bereavement support, and access to durable medical equipment (DME) for added comfort.

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Services we Provide


  • Doctor services and consultations
  • Nursing care
  • Medical equipment
  • Medical supplies
  • Prescription drugs for symptom control or pain relief related to the terminal illness
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Who Qualifies for Hospice?


Hospice care is available for individuals with a prognosis of six months or less to live, as determined by their physician. Eligibility criteria may vary based on specific regulations and guidelines. Hospice care is typically covered by private insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Additionally, some hospice organizations offer financial assistance programs to support individuals who are uninsured or facing financial constraints.

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Good day! We are writing this note to thank Serenity Hospice and specifically nurses “Irene and Carly” for the wonderful care and attention they gave our mother, Gail Cummings, during her last days of life. The help and comfort they also showed towards my brother and myself was priceless! Deepest thanks for making a very difficult time less difficult.

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