Denton County Living Well Magazine Summer 2015 | Page 46

Surviving the loss
of a loved one
By Nancy L Jackson

“A

fter 30-plus years together, I was staring
at a huge black hole the day after Robbie passed away and then the phone rang
and Jolene Senek, Bereavement Coordinator for
Home Hospice, asked, ‘How are you?’ and I cried.
She asked, ‘Can I help? Can I come over?’ I don’t
remember what I said but then she was there on the
couch by me and we just talked. At first we talked
every week, then every two weeks, and then monthly. Those talks helped every time to make the black
hole smaller and more light appear,” shares Becky
LaSalle, a Cooke County resident regarding her bereavement experience
with Home Hospice of
Grayson, Cooke and
Fannin Counties.
“When I called Home
Hospice, I had no idea
what services were
available, that there
was someone to help
with grief. Hospice is
not just for dying loved
ones, it’s also to offer
care and help as you
go through that hard time
Robbie & Becky
after your loss. When you
talk with someone who shows compassion and understanding, who offers healing suggestions and support, you can’t measure what Home Hospice gave
me before or after. It was priceless,” says Becky.
Many believe that hospice services are only for the
patient. At Home Hospice, we believe in supporting
the family and the caregiver as part of our service.
Our Bereavement Program has dedicated staff that
work with you in your grief process. Whether in the
first few days, weeks, or months of a loss, our team
offers many ways to support you. We help you find
your strength through work with our grief counselors
or in the interaction of others who are experiencing
the same emotions at one of our workshops.

As the only non-profit hospice serving
Grayson, Cooke and Fannin Counties, Home
Hospice has been serving our community
for over 30 years. We value those who live
here. They are our neighbors, our friends and
family. With 24/7 on-call services and local
staff, we are here to serve you and your family
whenever you need us. Home Hospice…we are
only a phone call away.
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Caring for patients.
Supporting
their families.

With over 200 years of
collective hospice experience,
Home Hospice offers important benefits to
patients and those who love them.
Bereavement support comes in specific ways
from many professionals and volunteers
and continues for at least a year.

The Legacy Project
Bear Hugs

For more information
or to volunteer call
903.868.9315 (Grayson & Fannin Counties)
940.665.9891 (Cooke County)

Your nonprofit hospice governed by local leaders