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Senior Book Club

COMMUNITY
RESOURCES

This online space was created to allow you to download helpful resources to complement the ones offered by our team when you meet with us either in person or by phone.  We invite you to explore this page of complementary support resources that remain available for you to use personally

or share with a loved one.  

We are here to walk alongside you during difficult times.

Grief Books

SUGGESTED READING

Comfort for Grieving Hearts
Please Be Patient
Understanding your Grief
General Adult Grief

Comfort for Grieving Hearts by Gary Roe

Please Be Patient, I’m Grieving by Gary Roe

Understanding your Grief by Alan Wolfelt

Heartbroken by Gary Roe

Widow by Lynn Caine

Heartbroken
Widow
Shattered
Healing a Parents Grieving Heart

Shattered by Gary Roe

Healing a Parent's Grieving Heart by Alan Wolfelt

Understanding your Suicide Grief by Alan Wolfelt

Understanding Suicide Grief
When my Dad Died
Talking about Death

Talking about Death: A Dialogue Between Parent & Child by Earl Grollman

When My Dad Died & When My Mom Died by Janice Hammond

Healing Your Grieving Heart for Teens
Teen Grief

Teen Grief by Gary Roe

      Healing your Grieving Heart for Teens by Alan Wolfelt

Grief Websites

HELPFUL WEBSITES

Our grief support team has compiled the below list of websites that provide guidance

and support for those grieving a loss of a loved one. 

       General Adult Grief                         Loss of a Spouse                          Loss of a Child                        Loss by Suicide 

             garyroe.com                                      garyroe.com                      compassionatefriends.org           centerforloss.com

        centerforloss.com

                                       Children's Grief                                                                                  Teen Grief

             sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/grief/                               dougy.org/grief-resources/help-for-kids/

                  dougy.org/grief-resources/help-for-kids/,

 

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COMMUNITY
EDUCATION

Hospice Brazos Valley is committed to advocating the importance of end-of-life care in order to improve the health of the communities we serve.  We are passionate about educating our friends and neighbors on a variety of topics

which include but are not limited to:

  • Hospice 101: An overview of hospice care

  • Alzheimers & Dementia

  • Compassionate Communication

  • Having the Conversation: Simple strategies for hard talks

  • Advanced Directives & End-of-Life Planning

  • Palliative Care​

Our team is available to present to health care organizations, corporations, civic groups, and church members​ on a topic listed above or tailor a presentation to suit your needs. 

To schedule, contact us: 

Toll-Free at 1-800-824-2326

Email marketing@hospicebrazosvalley.org

IN-HOME CARE

Hospice Brazos Valley's team includes doctors, nurses, chaplains, social workers, volunteers, and hospice care aides to support a patient's and family's physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.  However, families or patients occasionally have needs that require an additional layer of support. Services provided by an in-home care agency are highly customizable and

can include short term companion care, 24/7 live-in care, or respite care. 

To download a flyer of provider choices and options in your area, click button of the city closest to you. 

Please note, these organizations are not affiliated with Hospice Brazos Valley.   

ADVANCED DIRECTIVES

It's never too early or too late to plan for end-of life.  

Many advance directive documents are available for free download

Have regular conversations with your attorney, financial planners and family regarding your wishes for your end-of-life. 

Documents should be revisited and/or revised every ten years. 

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