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November 15, 2023

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7 Tips for Navigating Grief During the Holidays

by ncoa.org

It can be difficult to know how to navigate grief at any point in time—there is no roadmap for grief, a variety of grief reactions exist, and grief can look very different from one loss to the next. At certain times, such as the holidays, grief might be heightened.

As the holidays approach, grievers may find themselves bracing or feeling overwhelmed, anticipating how to handle gathering without the deceased loved one, fearing being saturated in grief, or questioning whether it is okay to celebrate and feel happy amidst loss. In contrast, they may find that their grief seems unusually quiet, but this, too, can bring a sense of unease.

There isn’t a “right” way to grieve or to experience grief around the holidays, but if you are experiencing challenges, the following coping approaches might bring support and comfort, leading to a more manageable or healthy holiday experience.

Call us today at Visiting Angels for a consult to refer a caring, compassionate and responsible licensed caregiver at 727-841-8440 or 813-909-2550.

Looking for ways to get involved with Supporting Seniors in your area? Join the local Better Living for Business Group in Hillsborough County, FL @ blfsh.wildapricot.org or the Pasco Aging Network Group in Pasco County, FL @ pascoagingnetwork.wildapricot.org – Josh Stanaland & Beth Moua of Visiting Angels Director of Client Services actively participate with these organizations every Month, opportunity to network with other Key Businesses with the same vision & goal to help Seniors in the communities in which we live and work - Finding ways to always give back to the Seniors and other community residents in our area. Pictured below are this past Month’s Meetings with Key Business Leaders

Josh Stanaland with Katie Levinson – Compassionate Care Connection at October Monthly Hillsborough BLS Meeting 2023

Beth Moura & Melanie Price at November Monthly Pasco Aging Network Meeting 2023 – Christina Scull – Scully’s Sunshine Solutions; Sabrina Curtis – AccentCare Hospice –Pasco; Marina McLoone – Suncoast Research, Inc.

Timber Oaks Trade Show – October 24, 2023

8425 Ponderosa Avenue – Port Richey, FL

Beth Moua & Angela LoCascio of Visiting Angels of Pasco County participated in the Annual Timber Oaks Trade Show with 25 Senior Vendors including Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital of Spring Hill, Cares, Inc. and other local businesses – Timber Oaks Residential Living has 2,000 Homes with 300+ Residents participating every year with the Trade Show.

Home Health Care Partners with Nurses, Social Workers, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & other key staff are important to our Visiting Angels Clients as they recover when discharged home or to their Community – Pinnacle Home Care in Hillsborough, Pasco & North Pinellas Counties is a key partner – Josh Stanaland captured the Pinnacle Home Care Team in Tampa, FL - having FUN during Halloween Week along with Dana Ratliff- Administrator at Chapman Manor - Feeling the holiday spirit with a pumpkin bags from Visiting Angels!

Wesley Chapel, FL – Long time Visiting Angels Client called to compliment his new Caregiver - HHA - Rose K. Client wanted to share at that Rose is a true angel with him today and every day. Rose is caring, compassionate and absolutely wonderful.

New Port Richey, FL – Daughter of existing Visiting Angels Client called to add hours with their ongoing Caregiver - CNA Sandra P. The Daughter said her mom and dad have a wonderful relationship with Sandra & consider their caregiver as family - does an outstanding job with her parents.

Tampa, FL – Existing Visiting Angels Client called to say that her Caregiver - HHA – Lamis A. is extra special and thoroughly enjoys her company. They are doing very well together, and the Client really looks forward to the caregiver visits.

Lutz, FL – Daughter of Visiting Angels PRN (Set up as needed) Client called to add hours over the Holidays for her dad and would love to see his previous two Caregivers accept the hours - HHA Precious Q. & HHA Rose W. The Family wanted us to know that these 2 Caregivers are phenomenal. Both took excellent care of her dad, helped him gain his confidence back and helped feel comfortable being alone again.