Hospice provides bereavement care to the family. What does that mean?
Bereavement care refers to the organized program of grief support provided by a hospice to caregivers and families. Based on the needs of the families and caregivers, bereavement care might include individual counseling, support groups, or informational mailings. Family members also can call to request additional support any time during the year following the death of their loved one. In addition, many hospices sponsor bereavement functions and support groups for the community.
A. Bereavement care refers to the organized program of grief support provided by a hospice to caregivers and families. Based on the needs of the families and caregivers, bereavement care might include individual counseling, support groups, or informational mailings. Family members also can call to request additional support any time during the year following the death of their loved one. In addition, many hospices sponsor bereavement functions and support groups for the community.
