Western Reserve CareLink

Hospice of the Western Reserve works with families from all walks of life, including end-of-life care professionals themselves. Ruth Ludwick is a registered nurse and a Ph.D. with a research focus in advance care planning.
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November 14 2022

“Grief isn’t a problem to be solved; it’s an experience to be carried”, quotes Megan Devine in this 2021 follow up book from It’s OK That You’re Not OK. In the introduction to How to Carry What Can’t Be Fixed, the author guides you through how to navigate this journal and your grief. T
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August 31 2022

Fall is on the way. The leaves are changing colors, the days are getting shorter, and the wind is turning blustery. We often think of spring as the season of newness with the daily rain showers that bring beautiful floral growth. On the other hand, we may think fall as the season of closing as nature prepares for winter. 
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August 31 2022

As I work tirelessly to refinish an old piece of furniture, I am reminded of my father. He was a man who loved to work on projects of this sort, always building, painting, and helping others. It’s a bittersweet reminder to look around my home and wish he was here so I could ask his advice. On days when I try sewing (not my strength!), I think, “I wish I could call my mother to ask for help.” 
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August 31 2022

The death of someone close can lead us to expect and often receive wonderful support from the people in our lives. Sometimes however, grieving people discover that society has established “ground rules” that are not helpful in their grief journey.
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August 31 2022