Introverts and Grief

Hospice Quinte: Changing Lives Podcast

Dealing with the loss of a loved one can be difficult for any person, and none of us can be fully prepared for the situation. The shock and sadness are often accompanied by a diverse and surprisingly broad range of emotions as we deal with friends, relatives, sometimes co-workers, and eventually our own feelings and the truth of what has happened and what it means for the future. In the short-term, it is often accompanied by a number of gatherings and highly-public expressions of warmth and support which include visitation and the funeral service. They are sometimes rushed and often chaotic as few people are experienced in organizing such events, and even fewer go to them on a regular basis. And while it can be overwhelming for just about anyone, it presents some unique and very daunting challenges for the people who would describe themselves as introverts. Learn more in this week's Changing Lives Podcast.
About Hospice Quinte
Hospice Quinte assists terminally ill individuals and their caregivers by offering them support and companionship. Visiting hospice services are offered in the person’s own home, long term care homes, retirement homes and both Belleville General and Trenton Memorial Hospitals. This care is provided by trained, experienced, and compassionate volunteers. Bereavement support groups are also offered. There are no fees for services to patients and their families. Hospice Quinte is a registered, non-profit charity whose volunteers are the heart of the organization.

The Hospice Quinte service area includes Quinte West, Belleville, Deseronto, Tyendinaga Township and the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. To find out more visit HospiceQuinte.ca.

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Listen on 91x FM
You can listen to episodes of "Changing Lives" on 91x FM each Monday (except for holidays) at 9:05am. Hospice Quinte is grateful to the support that 91x FM provides in producing the "Changing Lives" podcast.
About Hospice Quinte
Hospice Quinte provides individuals, their families, and caregivers with compassionate end of life care, by attending to their physical, psychosocial, and practical needs, and offering empathetic care to those who are grieving through visiting hospice services and support groups. All Hospice Quinte programs and services are provided by compassionate, well-trained volunteers and staff at no charge to the individual or their family.

Hospice Quinte serves a population of over 102,000 in Quinte West, Belleville, Deseronto, Tyendinaga Township and the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. To find out more visit HospiceQuinte.ca.