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President Mark Cassidy presented Aroostook Hospice Foundation, with checks totaling $8,100 from the Men of Tyre, Monument Lodge of Houlton, Trinity Lodge of Presque Isle, and Masonic Lodge of Ashland.
The Aroostook House of Comfort hosted its annual Remembrance Way dedication ceremony on August 26th. Remembrance Way Memorial Garden & Pathway is paved with personalized etched stones in honor of loved ones and surrounded by beautiful gardens.
Hospice volunteers play a vital part in the “circle of care” at the Aroostook House of Comfort. Northern Light Home Care & Hospice, our Medicare-certified hospice care provider is offering hospice volunteer training this fall.
After a loved one dies, we face a natural, unavoidable, and difficult transition. Our relationship changes from one of presence to one of memory. For many people, memories of their loved ones are connected to possessions, and deciding what to do with their things can be a daunting, difficult part of grief.
Say the word “family,” and all sorts of images come to mind. Regardless of the makeup of your family, you may be taken by surprise by how the death of a loved one affects it. Often, families struggle with some common challenges that can stir up conflict.
The death of a loved one creates many changes for family members and friends, but especially for caregivers. For weeks, months, or even years, life has been focused on meeting the everyday needs of your loved one. Life is suddenly different as the focus is now forever changed.
