COMMUNITY NURSING SERVICES
Grief and Bereavement Support
Grief is a normal response to loss. It is the internal thoughts and feelings a person experiences within themselves when a loss occurs. Mourning is the outward expression of grief. People mourn in a variety of ways depending on numerous factors such as their family origin, ethnic/cultural background, and their unique personality just to name a few.
Hospice Bereavement services are designed to help the family and other identified individuals cope with death related grief and loss issues. It is one of the benefits provided by the Medicare Hospice Benefit. This service helps assess grief, assist the patient in his/her grief as well as offer ongoing support to families. CNS hospice has an organized program for the provision of bereavement services.
We’re Here for You
Below is a list of resources and programs CNS provides:
Information about the normal and expected grief process
Follow-up phone calls by the Social Workers and Chaplains on a regular basis
One-on-one or whole family support through visits by members of the hospice team
Assistance to Families as they learn to cope with their loss, including help with specific concerns and referrals to community resources for all ages when indicated
Reading lists for children & adults
Yearly Memorial Services in person and virtual availability
Consistent monthly mailings for encouragement and support
Children's Grief Backpacks
Bereavement Resources by County
Children Support Resources
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