Holiday gatherings can bring family members together in a way that makes changes easier to notice. You may see that a loved one has less energy, a smaller ap...


A winter plan can help protect comfort at home when Portland-area weather changes quickly. Heavy rain, windstorms, icy roads, power interruptions, and the st...

Veterans Day can bring fresh reflection for Salem veterans and the people who love them. During hospice care, we support the whole person, including chances ...

The first Thanksgiving, winter holiday, or New Year after a death can feel very different from every one that came before. Familiar music, favorite foods, fa...

Holidays can feel very different when someone you love is living with a serious illness. Along with caregiving, you may be thinking about family meals, visit...

A fall can bring fear and uncertainty in a matter of seconds, especially when your loved one is living with a serious illness. During Portland's darker, rain...

Pain can feel overwhelming for hospice patients and the people who love them. In November, changing weather, holiday plans, and disrupted routines can add st...

When a loved one needs more help at home, the choices can feel deeply personal and hard to sort through. You may be helping with bathing, getting dressed, mo...

Seasonal changes can stir up grief in ways that catch people off guard. As fall deepens in the Salem area and the days grow shorter, many families notice a f...

Grief can make the whole world feel far away. People around you may go back to their routines, while you are still trying to get through each day. As the day...