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Due to COVID-19 restrictions we are hosting a virtual Bereavement Service. Watch as Becky Pfister, Kathy Wantland, Dave Matos, and Reggie Cureton say words about those we lost. Gone but never forgotten.

Grief and Anxiety during the COVID-19 Pandemic with a video of sounds to relax and calm your mind.

Funerals in the Time of Coronavirus: Thoughts for Families; by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Needless to say, the coronavirus pandemic of 2020 is a challenging time for everyone. But if someone you love has died, it is likely that the current social distancing orders and travel restrictions are making funeral planning especially difficult for your family. Losing a loved one is hard enough. Losing a loved one at a time of unprecedented upheaval and limitations may seem overwhelming. I am sorry you have been put in this position, and I hope this article will help your family find ways to meet your mourning needs and honor the person who died while making any necessary adjustments to keep everyone safe.

Coronavirus and the Six Needs of Mourning Alongside the physical pandemic, the novel coronavirus is causing a pandemic of grief. That’s what we’re all feeling right now—grief. It’s important to recognize that.Dr. Wolfelt wrote this article, "Coronavirus and the Six Needs of Mourning" to help everyone be aware of six needs of mourning related to pandemic grief. We hope you find this helpful and encourage you to share with anyone that you think might find it of support at this time

Encouraging your parent to hand in the keys can be difficult. However, it doesn’t have to mean the end of their freedom. Learn how to navigate the driving conversation with an aging parent.

If your family knows and understands your wishes for end-of-life care, all of you will have the gift of peace of mind. Follow these tips for making sure they know and understand!

Hospice care, when sought sooner rather than later, helps patients to make the most of the here and now and live life on their own terms.

Hospice of North Central Ohio provides care, support, counseling, and companionship to help patients and their families experience the end of life in peaceful and meaningful ways.

Having conversations with your aging parents about finances, assisted living options, and end-of-life choices is an essential part of ensuring that your parents get the care they want and need.