by Kim Snarr | Oct 19, 2016 | bereavement, blog, hospice care, spirituality, Spiritual Care
What matters most to you? What do you need? What do you wish for? When our Suncoast Hospice patients are asked these quintessential questions, it can lead them to greater peace. Our spiritual care coordinators are honored to walk along these precious journeys. They...
by Kim Snarr | Oct 13, 2016 | blog, education, Spiritual Care, Community
When we’re touched by the deep suffering from illness, facing death or grieving the loss of our beloved, we seek comfort and healing. Faith communities can be a great sense of support and compassion during these difficult journeys. But they must be prepared to help....
by Candyl Eyster | Oct 10, 2016 | blog, monday message, monday motivation, spirituality
We are all familiar with the icy grip that fear can take on our hearts. It can keep us from pursuing our dreams, stop us from saying what needs to be said or doing what needs to be done; and leave us feeling down and defeated. But there are two options for responding...
by Kim Snarr | Oct 6, 2016 | blog, grief, hospice care, pediatric, traumatic loss, volunteers, Community
Facing the loss of a pregnancy or death of a baby can be heartbreaking. Each year, many women and their families are affected by such tragic loss, pain and grief. “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)...
by Kim Snarr | Sep 29, 2016 | teen volunteers, blog, hospice care, Community
Pinellas County shines with its treasured waterways, wildlife and communities. A group of 12 Suncoast Hospice teen volunteers recently helped bring in the beauty of northern Pinellas through their photography displayed at our Palm Harbor community service center. The...
by Kim Snarr | Sep 22, 2016 | Health & Wellness, blog, pace, seniors
A sunny afternoon sets in and a group of creative minds convenes in the meditation room at the Suncoast PACE day center. The participants jump in talking and developing their island murder mystery. It’s a joint writing project that transpired from participant AnneGale...