Community Education
100 % of the population will be affected at some time in their life by the death of a relative, friend or co-worker. Hospice of the Upstate is providing education and support to those who are experiencing grief and loss as well as people who care about the bereaved. Through community education we endeavor to empower businesses, churches, schools and individuals to support employees, coworkers, students and friends in their time of grief.
Community education and awareness is offered by the staff and volunteers of Hospice of the Upstate. Presentations include a variety of topics such as Advance Care Planning, Grief and Loss, Caregiver Support, Grief in the Workplace, School or Church. Presentations can be tailored by length and content to fit the needs of the organization. There is no fee for presentations although donations are accepted.
Please contact Pam Cox, Community Education Coordinator at 328-1949 or pcox@hospicehouse.net to schedule a program.
Hospice of the Upstate Overview
How do you know when someone is ready for Hospice care? What is included in hospice care? What makes Hospice of the Upstate different? This program gives an overview of the hospice philosophy and care as well as the founding information about Anderson’s first Hospice program.
Hospice Myths
Do you think that that someone has to have cancer to be a Hospice patient? Have you heard that Hospice care is expensive? Have you heard that Hospice patients are not given food or water? All of these statements are misconceptions about Hospice care. Let us dispel these and other myths to give you the facts about hospice care.
What to Say and Not to Say to the Grieving
Are you at a loss for words or afraid that you will say the wrong thing to a bereaved friend or acquaintance? This is an interactive program which equips the attendee with specific wording that is helpful to grieving people.
Grief in the Workplace
Hospice of the Upstate offers “Grief in the Workplace” to assist management and supervisors in supporting employees who may be grieving a personal loss or dealing with an unexpected catastrophic event in the workplace.
When Grief Comes to School
Children spend a large amount of their day in school, their grief spills over into the school setting. In order to help school personnel and other caring adults learn more about grief and loss, we offer training seminars and workshops in the area of Grief and Loss for children and teens.
Advance Care Planning
Is your family aware of your wishes for end of life care? Hospice of the Upstate offers workshops to explore the information found in three statutory forms which protect your right to refuse or to request medical treatment in the event you are not able to make decisions for yourself. The three documents recognized by the state of SC are: The Declaration of a Desire for a Natural Death (living will), the S.C. Healthcare Power of Attorney and the “Five Wishes” form.
The Heart of Caregiving
Providing care for a loved one can be both physically and emotionally draining. Many times we are not sure how to help others. Learn ways to a supportive presence for caregivers as well as the care recipient.
Anticipatory Mourning-Rehearsal is Not the Real Thing
Anticipatory Mourning can allow families to help the patient realize whatever would make for a better life with the illness and an appropriate death. Anticipatory Mourning can make for a healthier bereavement after the death.
You Don't Have to be Wealthy to be a Philanthropist...
76% of charitable donations in 2006 were given by individuals, not corporations or foundations. Everyone wants to make sure their donations are used wisely. Learn what you need to know about an organization before you make a contribution.
Living Till We Die
Explore how specific faith practices of honoring the body, keeping Sabbath, forgiveness, healing, dying well, and singing our lives can lead us into a fuller embrace of life now and teach us to ‘number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom.’ (Psalm 90)
Healing from a Hospice Perspective
Explore how we can speak of healing when there is no hope for a cure. Look at the whole person and wellness that comes from faith.
Grief Practices for Different Faith Traditions
Look at how different cultures and faith traditions grieve, specifically for Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism.