More than religion When people hear “spiritual care,” many picture a chaplain at the bedside with a prayer book. Sometimes that’s exactly what someone wants. More often, spiritual care is simply room to talk about what matters most. A serious illness...
For a child, grief can feel confusing, overwhelming, and even frightening. Children often experience and express grief differently from adults. They may have questions, changes in behavior, difficulty at school, or moments when they seem perfectly fine—only to become...
Family caregivers play an essential role in helping seriously ill loved ones remain at home, but caregiving can become increasingly demanding as an illness progresses. Managing medications, appointments, personal care, and everyday responsibilities can leave...
One of the most important goals of our team at Hospice & Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard (HPCMV) is helping patients remain as comfortable as possible. Pain is just one of many symptoms that we can help address. If you are a hospice or palliative patient, you...
Considering hospice or palliative care is a difficult decision, but the team at Hospice & Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard (HPCMV) is available to help you determine whether it’s the right time or choice for you. We’re here to answer questions without...
Caring for someone who is facing serious illness can be deeply meaningful, but it can also be physically and emotionally demanding. Caregivers often spend so much time focusing on the needs of others that they forget to care for themselves. Over time, stress,...
