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Monthly Guides & Insights

Legacy Projects Preserve Memories as Tangible Items Cherished by Loved Ones

Sentimental objects have a special way of keeping the memory of a loved one alive. In hospice, creating keepsakes or legacy items has become increasingly common as a meaningful way
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A Chance to Just Be: How Hospice Benefits Caregivers

Grief support, respite and reduced costs: In Valerie Willock’s experience, too few people understand the ways hospice services extend beyond patients to their caregivers. It’s something she’s trying to change
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Start the new year with a new volunteer opportunity

As we turn the page and start a new year, many people are looking for ways to give back to their community – and volunteering can be a great way
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Navigating Final Holidays with Loved Ones – and the First Without

If you’re wondering how you’ll get through the holiday season knowing it may be your last with a loved one – or your first without them – know that you’re
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Emmanuel Hospice and Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids Partner to Offer Community Memorial Service Nov. 13

Grand Rapids, Michigan, Nov. 1, 2024 – Emmanuel Hospice and Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids have partnered to offer a free memorial service on Wednesday, Nov. 13 for community members who
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Hospice for Parkinson’s Enhances Quality of Life Amid Changing Symptoms

Beyond the telltale tremors, stiffness and slow or involuntary movements, Parkinson’s disease can cause a slew of symptoms that impact quality of life. While it can vary for every person,
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