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.
For more information regarding Hospice Brazos Valley's response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), please click here to visit our landing page, or download a letter from our
President & CEO and Infection Control Officer below:
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS
All support resources, groups, and programs are offered at no cost and are open to the public thanks to generous community support. Many of our support groups welcome
both those who wish to attend regularly or those who drop-in and listen.
To view current offerings or help spread the word in your community, please download a flyer.
UPDATE: As of March 18, 2020, Grief Support Group meetings are postponed indefinitely at this time due to COVID-19. Online grief support is offered each Thursday at 1:00pm through June 2020. For more information, please email bcolvin@hospicebrazosvalley.org
CARE FLASH
CONNECTION
The Hospice Brazos Valley team has seen first-hand the importance and value of personal connections. In order to enable each of our patient families can best mobilize their network of support during their hospice care experience,
we have partnered with CareFlash.
CareFlash is a Texas based company which was founded in 2006 after the founder's very personal experience with a family member's chronic health challenge and hospice care. CareFlash enables families to virtually and comfortably support and strengthen bonds during a health crisis, hospice journey and beyond. We encourage you to learn more and create your own "Careopolis" by using the link provided below.
ADMISSION BOOKLET
During our admission nurse's initial visit with you and your family, you will be provided with an admission booklet that will provide answers to common questions, introduce you to your hospice care team, and inform you regarding your patient rights and levels of care available to you throughout your journey. This admission booklet is also available for you to preview and continue to refer to online below or share with family who may reside far from home.
SUGGESTED READING
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
Shattered by Gary Roe
Healing a Parent's Grieving Heart by Alan Wolfelt
Understanding your Suicide Grief by Alan Wolfelt
Talking about Death: A Dialogue Between Parent & Child by Earl Grollman
When My Dad Died & When My Mom Died by Janice Hammond
Teen Grief by Gary Roe
Healing your Grieving Heart for Teens by Alan Wolfelt
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
Children's Grief Teen Grief
sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/grief/ dougy.org/grief-resources/help-for-kids/
dougy.org/grief-resources/help-for-kids/,
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:
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Hospice 101: An overview of hospice care
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Alzheimers & Dementia
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Compassionate Communication
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Having the Conversation: Simple strategies for hard talks
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Advanced Directives & End-of-Life Planning
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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
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.
FORMS
Advanced Directive Forms
MEDICAL POWER OF ATTORNEY - ENGLISH
MEDICAL POWER OF ATTORNEY - SPANISH
Volunteer Forms
Interested in becoming a Hospice Brazos Valley volunteer?
Please download a new volunteer application and email completed form to volunteer@hospicebrazosvalley.org
Interested in volunteering at our Hospice Thrift Store or Hospice Boutique?
Please download the service application below and email completed form to volunteer@hospicebrazosvalley.org
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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