Bracing myself to walk into the patient’s room, I asked myself again “Am I even helping this family?” The patient, who once let me to...

The holiday season can be a difficult time for people who have lost a loved one. Sharing memories and spending time with friends and...

Theologian Martin Luther believed that a person’s vocation was more than just his/her job. He believed that vocation included the...

Did you know that our furry friends are not only great companions, but they also improve our health? Did you know our furry friends are...

Caring for a terminally ill loved one can often be stressful and emotionally draining. Essential oils are being used to promote the...

Nearly every week I have secret discussions with families across the Chicagoland area. I call them secret because that is how they are...

The decision to place your loved one on hospice care is one that takes considerable thought. Many families think about placing their...

While October 31st designates Halloween for most people, and a time for trick-or-treating and costumes, for Protestants, the day...

(Meghan: pictured fourth from the left in photo) Hope would like to express thanks to our MSW Intern, Meghan. We are grateful not only...

The word “caregiving” has come to have so many different meanings, especially at the end of one’s life. The family caregiver often plays...