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Medicare requires that Mahogany Hospice Care provide 13 months of bereavement care to the families whom we have served. There is no charge for our bereavement services. What is Grief: Grief is a normal response to change and the death of a loved one is a major change in our lives. Grief elicits a variety of responses, which can be physical, emotional, spiritual and/or psychological in nature. These responses are very individual and unique to each person. They depend on personality, nature of the death, relationship to the deceased and cultural differences. Why Bereavement Care: Society often does not allow individuals enough time to mourn their losses and individuals do not have a clear concept of what grief is. This combination can leave the griever at a loss to understand the emotions and reactions that follow the death of a loved one. Most therapists will say that the majority of their clients are dealing with grief and loss issues. It has been shown that education about grief and support during the mourning period can help emotional questions before they become problematic.
Anyone can make a referral to the Mahogany Hospice Care Bereavement Program for services, which are FREE, by calling the Mahogany Hospice Care Office at 615-254-6345. ONGOING BEREAVEMENT ACTIVITIES Bereavement Coordinator: Our Bereavement Coordinator is a licensed social worker that has special training in bereavement counseling. Her services are offered to all of our families and she tries to make a personal visit to the primary caregiver. Monthly updates: Mahogany Hospice Care family members are mailed a monthly information sheet about grief and the grief process. Grief Support Group: Grief support group meets for monthly on the third Thursday. This is an educational and support group designed for people desiring special support for their grief issues resulting from the death of a loved one. It focuses on the grief experience in general, specific grief issues experienced by group members and ways to enhance coping skills. This group is designed for people who are at least twelve weeks from their loss, but exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis. Group size is limited. Call the Mahogany Hospice Care office for present group starting dates and times. Pre-registration is required. Facilitated by Bereavement Coordinator. When invited Mahogany Hospice Care offers support groups at school's for children coping with grief as a result of divorce and death of a loved one. SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUPS Women's Social Support Group Meets the 2nd Friday of every month at 12:30 P.M. at a local eatery. There is usually a speaker or group activity. Facilitated by Bereavement Coordinator and Volunteers. Walk and Talk For men and women. Group meets every Thursday at 9 a.m. at Piedmont Park. In inclement weather and winter months this group meets at local Mall. Facilitated by Bereavement Coordinator and Volunteers. Men's Group: A men's group will be organized as interest develops and programs are arranged. Men on the address list are notified of dates and times of meetings.
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