Understanding and Managing Grief, January 10 - January 16, 2016

Thanks to my colleagues for these
Kudos for Grief Healing on Social Media This Week:

Twitter: "9 Best Twitter Feeds for Grief and Loss," http://j.mp/1PtIKd4 « Walker Funeral Home, @WalkerCares

Grief Healing Blog: "A vote for the fantastic site Grief Healing as Best Health Blog!" http://j.mp/1JVkEbn « ADEC Headquarters ‏@ADECnews

Facebook: #FollowFriday @2healthylife @GriefHealing @ElaineMansfiel7 for being top influencers in my community this week :) « @BarbaraKarnesRN

Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:

Understanding and Managing Grief, February 24 - March 2, 2013

Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:

Helpful! Grief Support Groups, Resources and Information, http://j.mp/WtFp30 « About.com Death & Dying

Coping with Cumulative Losses, http://j.mp/Y7KuxM « The Grief Toolbox

Thoughts on How Spring Restores Hope, http://j.mp/YYYoGu  « When Every Day Matters

Wonderful ideas to help people at a difficult time, http://bit.ly/VNojjp « What's Your Grief

Coping with the Loss of a Loved One, http://j.mp/XQmfF6 « Psychology Today

Caregiving and Hospice, September 30 - October 6, 2012

Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:

• Palliative care is not the same as hospice, http://ow.ly/earjG via @AHHCNC
  
  
• Hospice of the Valley nurse recognized for work in LGBT community, http://bit.ly/QvbHt6 via @hospicepharmacy
  
  
• Hospice Awareness Campaign launches in Nebraska, http://j.mp/UFPCIl
  
  
• Wisconsin men's end-of-life documentary makes waves, http://j.mp/QsgefO
  
  
• 9 Organizations Every Caregiver Should Know, http://j.mp/UEhSLo « Caring.com

Caregiving and Hospice, August 12 - August 18, 2012

Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:

• Question, answer session with director of hospice and palliative care, http://j.mp/MDLvgL from @DianeEMeier via @VNSNY_News @LisaDMorgan

• How Do You Want It to End? http://j.mp/NNL9jN by Paula Span via http://NYTimes.com

• 5 Ways to say "I'm sorry" in caregiving, http://j.mp/OnfLuF by @GlennerCenters

• New ad campaign portrays caregivers' call for help, http://apne.ws/Pp7oSc%0A News from @AP via @TheConnily

• Discussing Dying: ‘The Conversation’ About How My Dad Wants To Go, http://bit.ly/R6Ei9K via @hospicepharmacy

Caregiving and Hospice, April 29 - May 5, 2012

Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:

• No Kids, Who Cares? Support group for childless adult caregivers, http://aarp.us/IVeJXG via @PLKCoffeeTalk
  
  
• Two Relationships in One http://ow.ly/aFgaf from @TheBowTieGuyvia @Pathways4Aging
  
  
• A Life of Service: On Tuesday, May 8 a wonderful free teleconference for hospice staff, http://j.mp/K7kdfj  via  @hospicejourney
  
  
• Bibliography for Music Therapy in Hospice Palliative Care, http://bit.ly/KvV36K by @VirtualHospice
  
  
• Cat Practice Develops Hospice Program for Aging Felines, http://bit.ly/L4F05o from @equestrianangel via @hospice_news
  
  
• Hospice Therapy Dog 'Spirit', Once Abused, Eases Pain for Sick, Dying, http://abcn.ws/IAkOGM via  @hospicepharmacy
  
  
• Reaffirming Hospice Campaign - The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, http://j.mp/K7eKVL
  
  
• Her cat's presence brings love, comfort to woman dying in hospital, http://j.mp/K7Qdjy via @David_McElroy
  
  
• Survey reveals "startling findings" about what dying see, hear in final hours, http://goo.gl/PYB7d by @DyingMatters
  
  
• We are all healers, all in need of healing, http://j.mp/IrfiCx via @Gilchrist_News
• Dear Abby recommends hospice and offers NHPCO as resource, @RainbowHospice via @NHPCO_news
  
  
• To survive with cancer, you need to accept that you are going to die, http://j.mp/yc1EHF
  
  
• Must read: Terminal breast cancer leads woman to pick palliative care instead of aggressive therapy, http://j.mp/Iyvhkq
  
  
• Making caregiver respite last once we're back in the throes of caregiving, http://ow.ly/aDqSD by @AmyGoyer via @AARPfamily
  
  
• Caregiving with Siblings: 4 Tips to Gain Support of Siblings, http://see.sc/gvrFEx via @hoppy212ny
  
  
• Innovative approach: In the Backyard, Grandma's New Apartment, http://j.mp/Ktd7ze via http://NYTimes.com
  
  
• Feature-Matching Products to your Client’s Needs « EmpowerAbility®, http://j.mp/Irkrym
  
  
• 5 Playlists Every Caregiver Should Have on Their iPod « Soundscape, http://j.mp/IrjNAZ
  
  
• Finding Pride in Caregiving: LGBT Caregivers Answer the Call from the Community, http://ow.ly/aDms9 via @ASAging
  
  
• Caregiving with Siblings: Reducing sibling tensions in family caregiving http://ow.ly/axBLQ via @HISCNewportNews
  
  
• Even Guinnea Pigs can be Hospice Therapy Pets!http://pojonews.co/KuB4KI via @hospicepharmacy
  
  
• Really helpful! Breaking bad news http://bit.ly/KvdGgh via @KSkipperFoster
  
  
• Hospice nursing is perfect love, http://bit.ly/IdXHTH from @hospicepharmacy via @AgraceHospice
  
  
• Beautiful! Patient gives hospice nurse an unexpected gift, http://bit.ly/Ij7hzB from @ctffox via @hospicepharmacy
  
  
• Cheryl Eckl reviews Ira Byock's latest book, The Best Care Possible, http://j.mp/IMU0my
  
  
• Loyal Companion Helps a Veteran With PTSD, http://NYTimes.comhttp://j.mp/KkkVTd

Caregiving and Hospice, September 25 - October 1, 2011

Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:

• Moving! Caregiving doesn't make you immune to needing care, http://bit.ly/ojM3Su by @StoryForHealing

• "Seemingly Innocent Boundary Violations and How to Avoid Them," http://fb.me/1b9UQJ9cM via @NHPCO_news

• Continuing series: Choosing music for selfcare or caregiving, http://bit.ly/nVUTUe by @RachelleNorman

• Beautiful post! 1 in 8 people: Could it Be You? http://wp.me/p1ROGI-I by @thezenblog

• Heartwarming story shows what hospice can do, http://bit.ly/ohZh1s via @leighanne41 @NHPCO_news

Caregiving and Hospice, September 4 - September 10, 2011

Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:

• Accepting Help is Essential! Reach out before it is too late, http://dld.bz/ap8jf via @SeniorLivingMag

• When caregiving: Know Your Workplace Rights, http://bit.ly/ppW5pr via @CaringPeopleInc @Carebinders

• Audio advice on caregiving: aging in place, when loved one resists help, http://owl.li/6pVPk by @AgingWisely

• Ten Tips for an elder's safe hospital stay, http://bit.ly/plyA7G via @colpartners

• Finding time for what's important in caregiving, http://bit.ly/qJjIwn by @carisalz via @SageMinder

Caregiving and Hospice, August 14 - 20, 2011

Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:

• Pets and Senior Citizens, http://ow.ly/676hp via @VillageMemorial

• Love this collaboration between Girl Scouts and hospice! http://ow.ly/66UHD via @CareAnyware

• Music therapy, a great alternative in hospice and caregiving, http://ow.ly/66JPM via @HouHospice

• Hospice patients record life stories for loved ones, bit.ly/o0O58Q via @hospice_news

• Families need to ask questions early about hospice care, http://t.co/ecLTlN7 by @USATODAY via @CaringPeopleInc

Caregiving and Hospice, June 19 - June 25, 2011

Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:

• Making pets a part of your caregiving routine, http://tinyurl.com/69nauvk via @caracappa 

• Online Seminar: Talking with Older Drivers about Safety, http://aarp.us/wntt5 via @AARPdsp

• 13 Secrets that Make Caregiving Easier, http://bit.ly/kF9JVO via @wellwritwitch

• 50-50 Rule: How adult siblings can help aging parents, http://bit.ly/iSQh6I via @wellwritwitch 

• Minnesota program helps patients discuss end-of-life planning, http://bit.ly/ltLc4p via @hospicepharmacy 

Understanding and Managing Grief, May 29 - June 4

Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:

• Coping with loss and the grief that comes with it, http://ow.ly/58hLl via @ctffox

• How we talk about death, http://ow.ly/59L3Y via @LaMuscarella

• How to choose a good therapist, http://bit.ly/m1Vwra by @HopefulMJ

• Updated! Grief Bibliography (books recommended by the bereaved, for the bereaved), http://bit.ly/9J8Wa4

• Everything you need to know about Camp Widow 2011, http://bit.ly/ifnsyo

Understanding and Managing Grief, March 27 - April 2

Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:

• It All Comes Down to Love, http://bit.ly/NEPHLove by @NEPetHospice via @georgiaslegacy

• Helpful and Unhelpful Ways to Grieve, http://p.ost.im/p/GysaD by @Tabitha_Jayne

• Grief Observed: Using Movies to Move through Grief, http://ow.ly/4rolr RT @Selfhealingexpr

• In Books on Grief: Academic Researcher and Journalist Are Tilting at Windmills, http://bit.ly/gobyNE by @survivegrief

• "Don’t Cry for Me, Daddy," http://wp.me/pVxlX-72 RT @GrievingDads

Caregiving and Hospice, October 10 - October 16

Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:

• Meredith Vieira: Lots of pain behind her sunny smile | StyleList, http://bit.ly/9XY3aI

• How to care for parents from a distance, http://bit.ly/bTRfrg

• Great read for caregivers,10 Commandments of Caregiving, via @StaciWitten

• 11-Year-Old Billy Ma Gets to Know His New Service Dog (Part 2) Paw Nation, http://bit.ly/cjPlQ8

• Everyone’s in denial that our mother is dying -- including her! http://bit.ly/aqz7j3 via @Caring

• Aging's Challenges Amplified for Gays and Lesbians, NYTimes.com http://nyti.ms/a5wCI7

• Aging & End-of-Life Challenges in the LGBT Community, with Fact Sheet, http://bit.ly/apHMxT via @hfahospice

• New Showtime Series: The Big C, http://bit.ly/chx0Ax via Pallimed

• Hospice of the Valley opens in Pinal County, http://bit.ly/aXnXbX

• Caregivers: This caregiving resource center has all the information you need, http://ow.ly/2RKcT via @aarp

• New Tool for Delivering Culturally-Competent Geriatric Care, http://bit.ly/8YTZrM via @GeriPalBlog

• New Improved Elder Care Locator, http://ht.ly/2RGpf via @LittmanKrooks @nytimes

• Palliative Care Law: Humane Treatment and Good Medicine, http://huff.to/9ceXJH

• 10 ways you can help a depressed person, http://bit.ly/cydhWu via @EmotionalLife @psychcentral 

• What Would You Do If You Did Not Fear Death? by Alison Rose Levy, http://huff.to/aaxc6H

• Gail Sheehy: "Passages in Caregiving" (Rebroadcast), http://bit.ly/cIZ3yI via @drshow

Understanding and Managing Grief, Sept. 12 - Sept. 18

From Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:

• What We Wish You Knew About Pregnancy Loss, http://is.gd/faIB7 via @douladame14 @amethystnetwork

• Grief and Renewal: One Mother's Story, http://huff.to/9BKBXe via @hospicepharmacy 

• Do you volunteer? Would you like to? Opportunities abound, http://bit.ly/bkYazJ via @RecordEagle

• Powerful story: Father helps teens in wake of daughter's fatal auto accident, http://ow.ly/192VnF via @GriefHelp 

• Child Loss: The Day I Contemplated Suicide | Open to Hope Foundation, http://bit.ly/cft8ZD

• How do you heal if multiple deaths occur over short time period? http://ow.ly/2Fyuf via @ShareWIK

• One good book deserves another. What books on grief do you recommend? http://ow.ly/2FpMC via @StoryForHealing

• Excellent article on rituals of grief, http://bit.ly/cRdqMm via @lovinggrief

• Ruminations on 'The Big C,' by Angela Morrow RN, http://bit.ly/aTuLEp

• Explaining Grandmother’s Death to a Toddler, by Marty Tousley | Open to Hope Foundation, http://bit.ly/czpjO7

• Widowed mom: Four truths I've learned about what happens when we grieve, http://bit.ly/acf0yY 

• Saying Yizkor With Painful Memories Of Deceased, by Rabbi D. Greenspoon, http://bit.ly/9KwASD

• Finding a New Normal, by Jan LaPitz, http://bit.ly/a4ky8x via @Joannefunch

• What Father Mychal Judge teaches me about a life of love, http://bit.ly/9UoqnN by @KSBuckley 

• The way we grieve now, by Piper Weiss, http://yhoo.it/cRwYIg 

• Spouse Loss: Dan, on the first anniversary of his Michael's death http://bit.ly/a9OTFs via @soaringspirits

Understanding and Managing Grief - June 13 - June 19

From Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:

• @LegacyConnect: Do I Have to Cry to Grieve? http://bit.ly/do-I-have-to-cry-to-grieve
  

• @Joannefunch: Loss of Spouse - Diva Toolbox, http://bit.ly/aOv8MJ
  

• @GrievingDads: Emotions After the Death of a Child: Anger, http://wp.me/pVxlX-H
  

• @ctsinclair @nytimesmagazine: Describing Grief, http://bit.ly/djhNgG
  

• @hfahospice: The Grieving Spouse, http://bit.ly/aqYhjY
  

• @HelloGrief: Diana Doyle on the impact of multiple losses on surviving family members, http://bit.ly/bLBFkM

• @doclake: Getting On With Life After a Partner Dies, http://nyti.ms/arXfxQ
  

• @soaringspirits: Added resource for LGBT widowed to resource page. So impressed with Dan in Realtime's efforts, http://bit.ly/9xFcwl
  

• @soaringspirits: Camp Widow for all ages, men, women, straight, LGBT Speakers, http://bit.ly/am4KTD
  

• Bereavement films available to help parents; professionals, http://bit.ly/da04KC
  

• Bereavement photographer lovingly records dying babies’ short lives - chicagotribune.com, http://bit.ly/ag5Jkk
  

• @KSBuckley: Understand the Boundaries When Giving Comfort, http://bit.ly/ahjdq5
  

• Haunting, tragic post: Nightmares Have Taken the Place of Dreams | GrievingDads.com Project, http://bit.ly/9VaQjn
  

• @sara_mc Generous, beautiful post about grieving a friend, http://bit.ly/8XObfu
  

• Grief dreams article, Dream work as a Healing Path Through Grief and Loss, http://bit.ly/dw0YwP

Twitter Selections, Week of June 6 - June 12

Recommended reading, from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:

On Caregiving and Hospice:

• @ElderCareRN: Safety Tips to Follow For Arranging Elder Care, http://ow.ly/17He8T

• @BethAARP: NYT: "Having one doctor care for two spouses ... can make a real difference in older patients’ health," http://nyti.ms/9QUNgI

• @ElderCareRN: Overcoming Communication Issues Between Doctors, Seniors and Their Caregivers, http://bit.ly/dba9Ke

• @hospice_news: Palliative care aids patients and can cost less, http://bit.ly/dqdciS
  

• @hospice_news: Golden Retriever Joins Local Family Hospice As Full-Time Staff Member, http://bit.ly/cJyVGI

• @DeltaSociety: @USATODAY Therapy dog makes patients fighting cancer smile, owner proud, http://usat.me?38823994

• @TheNewOldAge @doclake Talking About Dying, http://nyti.ms/9vnzUX

• @ElderCareRN: Talk to relatives about caregiving before they need it. Helpful resources, http://ht.ly/1Vepj

• @mission_hospice: My Husband, http://youtu.be/OXVd9KE_s5U

• @mission_hospice: My Father, http://youtu.be/kTUnD6_Kliw   

• @mission_hospice: My Wife, http://youtu.be/jZcEwh57WM0

• @ctsinclair @DianeEMeier: Stopping to Smile on the Way to Sadness, http://nyti.ms/aaMshb

• VoiceQuilt: Recorded Messages and Voice Memories = A Unique Gift, http://bit.ly/94R4jz

• @HealthJourneys Belleruth Naparstek speaks to VA about guided imagery for combat stress, PTSD, http://bit.ly/dnmAwF

• @angelamorrow: Hospice/palliative care patients traveling this summer? 10 Travel Tips for Patients, http://bit.ly/NMtCY

• @hospice_news: The Difference Between Palliative and Hospice Care, http://bit.ly/9i6Ncl

• @SanDiegoHospice: After a long week, some quick tips to take care of YOU! http://bit.ly/cluggK

On Understanding and Managing Grief:

• @GeriCareFinder @huffingtonpost Coming to Terms with the Miracle of Death, http://huff.to/aWeM5H

• @Joannefunch: Being a Compassionate Employer Does Matter, "Bereavement In The Workplace," http://bit.ly/bgoZ32

• @NAGCnews: Siblings Are The Forgotten Mourners, http://eepurl.com/Crg9

• @soaringspirits: What Grieving People Want You to Know, a classic guide to understanding the bereaved, http://bit.ly/d7rnm9

• Healing Grief | Interview with Dr. Robert A. Neimeyer, PhD | Finding Meaning in Loss, http://bit.ly/bnqbOM

• @soaringspirits: Explaining your loss over and over is like "coming out," says gay widower Dan, http://bit.ly/adAWdv

• @hfahospice: Teen's essay of coming to terms with father's cancer and death, http://tinyurl.com/25te5pk

• @DoyleDiana: "Believing in psychics and coincidences!" http://bit.ly/aeds6z

• @DianaSebzda @psychcentral World of Psychology: How Do You Heal Loneliness? http://bit.ly/9dREGr

• Students of AMF E-Newsletter - June 2010: supporting grieving college students, http://bit.ly/d1rWbG

• @HelloGrief: A widow reflects on the last 8 years of Fathers Days without her husband and father of their children, http://bit.ly/bxEiqB

• Families With a Missing Piece: Later Effects of Parent's Early Death | WSJ.com, http://bit.ly/8XO70n

• @HelloGrief: Diane Rehm on the lifelong impact of childhood grief and bereavement. Listen here, http://bit.ly/cUPrRg

• Sheri Perl: Deceased Son Gives Mom Signs, Comfort | Open to Hope Foundation, http://bit.ly/dnRPYA

• Catherine Tidd: No ‘Shoulds’ in Grieving a Spouse’s Death | Open to Hope Foundation http://bit.ly/cvbExs

On Pet Loss:

• @georgiaslegacy: Flyer warns pet owners of danger of leaving pets alone in a car during summer, http://bit.ly/usqbC

• @georgiaslegacy: Laurie Kaplan's new book So Easy to Love, So Hard to Lose is out today, http://bit.ly/coYRVM

• @peternity: Come join our Facebook group, Pets - Friends for Eternity, http://tinyurl.com/d9dopr

• Great idea! @WorldbytheTail: Pet Ambulance Service, http://bit.ly/9TJPCI

• Pet funeral home opens Saturday | Toronto Sun, http://bit.ly/cpCnbR

• @georgiaslegacy @oregonvma: OVMA member Dr. Lori Gibson offers at-home euthanasia services to pet parents, http://tinyurl.com/2fyuywj

• Memorializing a Pet @peternity, "We created Kidoodlyrocks for kids and found adults secretly ordering them too!" http://tinyurl.com/pzlm6c

Other Recommended Listening, Viewing, and Reading: 

• Gulf oil spill: "There is no more urgent task this summer than waking Americans from this collective state of denial," http://bit.ly/c2IvbR

• @DrMartyBecker: Guest piece about the BP oil spill over at @PetConnection ... excellent! http://bit.ly/btEFm0

• Oh my! RT @Slate: NYT bans the verb "tweet," http://slate.me/breHfL

• Do you cherish your spouse? Crazy Widow » Marriage Focus, http://bit.ly/aFjmGx 

• @PetsforPatriots: Advice: treat your partner as you treat your dog (assuming you love your dog), http://ht.ly/1UNAG

• Must See! @afspnational: Have you watched this video about teen suicide yet? http://youtu.be/J28zefPmmIM

• @AboutVetMed: Interesting trend via NYT: Colleges Extend the Welcome Mat to Students’ Pets, http://nyti.ms/dhb9wC

• Excellent article on sudden death @KSBuckley: Clarity of Grief, http://bit.ly/bpI7oj    

Selected Tweets, April 11 - 17

Recommended Reading, from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week,

On Caregiving and Hospice: 

• World Progress Report with Joan Lunden Highlights Hospice Care http://bit.ly/9I7OfX - #hospice

• Michael J. Fox: "Life gets really good when things get terrible" via PopEater.com http://bit.ly/9A5GgD

• Via NYTimes.com, Making Your Wishes Known at the End of Life http://nyti.ms/bLy9lp

• Applauding the Use of APRNs as Skilled, Compassionate PCPs http://bit.ly/aD9E4r

• Helping Hospice Patients Keep Their Pets at Home: http://bit.ly/9FgKlZ

• Hospital Visitation Rights Extended to Same-Sex Partners http://bit.ly/d7mxDv #caregiving

• @NHPCO_news: Pauline Chen: Making Your Wishes Known at the End of Life http://nyti.ms/bLy9lp

• Beautiful Animal-Assisted Therapy Story: Echo and My Friend Larry http://bit.ly/9EkP5q

• CASAMadisonCty Caregiving Myths Set Straight http://ow.ly/1x36X

• @AgeWiseLiving: Aging parents: 5 Warning Signs of Health Problems http://bit.ly/aY89e

• @suzanakm: National Cancer Institute Features: Palliative Care = Comfort Care http://bit.ly/c1f8oD

• @caring: How to Get Real, Practical Help From Your Doctor When You Need It http://bit.ly/9gS7Tl
  

• Denial Or Optimism: Blurring The Line For Survival http://bit.ly/cU8mgE (Gut Wrenching)

 On Understanding and Managing Grief:

• @thejointstaff: Powerful Resource for Families Dealing with #Grief @ sesameworkshop.org/grief

• @TAPS4America Gen. Petraeus: Arguably no organization more deserving of our thanks than TAPS http://bit.ly/aplnOW

• @MeredithResnick: Honest, Heartfelt Interview with Birthmom on Relinquishing Baby for Adoption http://bit.ly/cG38SH

• Great #Grief Resources! @opentohope: Open to Hope on Facebook http://bit.ly/bfObN1

• Dealing with Loss in the Workplace, MiamiHerald.com http://bit.ly/d8P3hK

• @AmJNurs: NY Times RN Blogger on Dealing with #Grief as an RN http://nyti.ms/DeVWw

• @NAGCnews Thanks to pbs.org/parents for Posting Us as a Resource for Grieving Families http://ow.ly/1yajs

• @Selfhealingexpr: The First Year of Grief: Help for the Journey,Well Received eCourse! http://bit.ly/pyebF

• @DianaSebzda: Massage May Aid in Grieving Process: http://bit.ly/ah8LzW 

• CBS Sunday Morning: Katie Couric on How Children Mourn http://bit.ly/bmyRMP

On Pet Loss:

• Heartwarming! Family Writes Bucket List for Dog http://bit.ly/dgqUxb

• Animal Rescuer Devastated by Losses As Shelter Disregards Her Wishes http://bit.ly/aKXRZ3

• @Selfhealingexpr: A Different Grief: Coping with Pet Loss, Supportive eCourse http://bit.ly/FD5Ak