For Caregivers:
Hospice of Knox County helps family members and friends of loved ones with life-limiting illnesses to be successful in the role of caregiver. Hospice understands it is difficult to prepare for this role and provide care for a person. Our Nurses and Hospice Aides will help educate you on how best to care for your loved one in between their visits, and our social workers will work side-by-side with you to make sure all other areas are covered. Volunteers are also available if requested.
Your Hospice team is there to help by providing medical, physical, personal care, and spiritual care help and advice as, together, we care for the patient.
After the passing of the patient, Hospice turns their attention to you, the caregiver. We understand your needs now are different. You will need support and encouragement, as will the other members of your family. A bereavement counselor will meet with you and discuss how Hospice can best help YOU, explaining what resources we have at your disposal. Our program is designed to help you through that all-important first year, but our groups continue after that if you desire.
Services Provided
Individual Counseling
- Masters-prepared and licensed counselors are available upon request.
Spiritual Counseling
Adult Grief Support Groups
- Passage: An eight-week class providing education and support for adults who have suffered loss.
- Doorways: A support and educational group for adults.
- Healing Hearts: A social support group to provide adult grievers a safe place to talk about daily life activities, meets monthly for a potluck.
- Survivors of Suicide Loss
- Preparing for the Holidays: A seminar focused on how to handle the upcoming holidays and how to cope with celebrations without a loved one.
AARP
Information for seniors, support groups, and publications.
Growth House, Inc.
Info about life-threatening and terminal illnesses, hospice and home care, pain managements, palliative care, death, and bereavement.
National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization
On Our Own Terms
Based on the PBS series, information about decision making and end-of-life care
