The Elizabeth Hospice

The Elizabeth Hospice is hosting a monthly walk for people grieving the loss of a loved one. Grief Walk will take place at Liberty Station on Saturday, July 20. Jenna Waters, a certified grief educator, will facilitate the experience. Participants will meet at the southeast corner of Cushing and Womble in the large park across from the parking lot at 9:30am. This easy-paced walking group offers participants an opportunity to share with others, walk in silence, or dedicate the walk to a loved one. There’s no cost to attend and is open to everyone in the community. Grief Walk will be offered at different locations throughout San Diego County. For details on future walks, email hummingbird@ehospice.org or call 760-705-6736.

Summer means longer days, hotter temperatures, more time by the water and social get-togethers with good food. For those who are grieving, summer can include fresh grief waves as the sensory cues are reminders of past memories along with the acute and painful awareness that their person is no longer here to share it. Grievers may find they lack the energy to enjoy all of the events and activities they once did before their person died. Here are some suggestions for addressing summertime grief: https://lnkd.in/g5UG-_Y

Hank Newman, a yoga practitioner and volunteer with The Elizabeth Hospice, invites you to take a journey of mindfulness through gentle movement and breathing. You'll learn to reduce stress and anxiety and work through emotions like grief and sadness while embracing the power of living in the present moment. Saturday, July 13, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, Poway Library, 13137 Poway Rd., FREE. Bring a friend or family member. Everyone is welcome. 

Young adults, ages 18 to 30, who are grieving the death of a loved one, are invited to attend our YOUNG GRIEVERS SUPPORT GROUP. Led by The Elizabeth Hospice’s grief counseling team, participants will gain a greater understanding of their grief experience, learn coping skills and meet others who share similar life experiences. FREE. Tuesdays from 4:00 to 5:30 pm, beginning July 9 through August 20. Held via Zoom. RSVP to griefinfo@ehospice.org or 833-349-2054.

Our counselors offer a support group for family and friend caregivers. It’s an opportunity to connect with others who are in a similar situation, learn caregiving tips and reduce isolation. The group meets from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. every Tuesday on Zoom. To enroll, call 833.349.2054. 

Happy Independence Day from all of us at The Elizabeth Hospice. We wish you a fun and safe July 4th holiday.

Misconceptions about hospice care have created a stigma about this essential end-of-life service. Understanding the difference between fact and fiction is the best way to know if this health care option is right for you or your loved one. Read Myths and Facts About Hospice Care to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gNPR5H9g. Or call 800-797-2050 to schedule a free meeting with a team member from The Elizabeth Hospice.

The Elizabeth Hospice Expressive Arts Group welcomes all grieving children and teens in the community to join us for this special group that connects head, heart and hands through creative arts to explore feelings, develop healthy coping skills, and build resilience. The creative process and sense of community formed through peer group activity is part of the emotional healing that restores a sense of hope, stability and normalcy to their lives. Children and teens are placed in groups according to age and development. The group is open to children ages 7-12. These groups are free and will be held at The Elizabeth Hospice Mission Valley Children’s Bereavement Center on July 24, July 31, August 7 and August 14 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm. Registration is required and participants must RSVP to griefinfo@ehospice.org or 833-349-2054 by July 9.

The journey toward death is a natural process marked by declines in various bodily functions, including neurocognitive, cardiovascular, respiratory, and muscular capacities. While the dying process varies greatly among individuals, there are certain commonalities in the signs and symptoms that manifest in the final days of life. The Elizabeth Hospice’s compassionate, professional caregivers deeply understand the dying process, offering medical expertise and emotional support to patients and families as the final stage of life approaches. To learn more, read NAVIGATING THE END-OF-LIFE JOURNEY: RECOGNIZING SIGNS AND SYMBOLS: https://lnkd.in/gQzsP_cG

The Elizabeth Hospice is hosting a monthly walk for people grieving the loss of a loved one. Grief Walk will take place at Mission Bay this Saturday, June 22. Jenna Waters, a certified grief educator, will facilitate the experience. Participants will meet at Mission Bay Beach Club Superbloom Café located at 2688 E Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, CA 92109 at 9:30 a.m. for a 1.5 mile walk (approximately one hour). This easy-paced walking group offers participants an opportunity to share with others, walk in silence, or dedicate the walk to a loved one. There’s no cost to attend and is open to everyone in the community. Grief Walk will be offered at different locations throughout San Diego County. For details on future walks, email hummingbird@ehospice.org or call 760-705-6736.