We provide meaningful Resources for patients and families who want to learn more about hospice, end of life care, as well as offer numerous clinical and government resources
Grief Resources
Support Someone Who is GrievingA brief guide for caregivers to understand the physical and emotional symptoms their loved ones may experience at the end of life. Appropriate comfort measures are also suggested in this guide.
There is No Right or Wrong Way to Grieve After a LossThis brochure describes how people react to and experience grief.
Grief Resources for Children
When a Child DiesThis brochure describes the things you can do to support the child’s family.
Helping Children Cope with the Death of a Loved OneThis brochure describes some simple steps you can do to help a child in this very difficult time.
Community Resources
Exploring Grief through DrummingHeritage Hospice’s music therapy program was recently featured in the Tribune’s Valley News Dispatch, highlighting Heritage’s commitment to community grief support. Exploring grief through drumming in New Kensington.
HeritageHeritage provides regular bereavement support groups for our patients’ families, or can help family members find a local bereavement support group. Contact info@HeritageHospicePA.com or call 724.334.6600 to learn more about support sessions.
Additional Resources
We have provided a collection of articles and scholarly journals that may prove helpful in better understanding hospice care and how it relates to end-of-life care options. We hope that you find this information useful.