In this documentary and discussion from PBS Frontline, Dr. Atul Gawande, offers examples of freer, more socially fulfilling models for assisting the infirm and dependent elderly. He also explores the varieties of hospice care available in order to demonstrate that a person’s last weeks or months may be rich and dignified. Full of eye-opening research...
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Please call 919.719.7199. Understanding Grief Tuesday, August 10 Communicating My Needs Tuesday, August 17 Who Am I Now? Tuesday, August...
Volunteer Information Sessions are offered at various times throughout the year. We recommend anyone who is interested in becoming a volunteer attend a one-hour session to learn more about the many ways to volunteer and speak with Transitions LifeCare staff and current volunteers. Please visit our Become a Volunteer page for more information. This will...
Mindfulness meditation is a practice of engaging and exploring the innate healing potential of the body and mind through awareness of sitting posture, gentle movement, and the breath. The experience of sharing and practicing mindfulness meditation in community encourages a deeper sense of the present moment, reduces stress and anxiety, and helps us move toward...
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Please call 919.719.7199. Understanding Grief Tuesday, September 7 Communicating My Needs Tuesday, September 14 Who Am I Now? Tuesday, September...
Pain is the number one fear of people facing serious and terminal illnesses. This session will review the total pain concept and address the role each member of the interdisciplinary team can take in a holistic approach to pain management. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches will be explored. After registering here you will be sent an invitation for...
Join us for this four-session virtual expressive arts group. Facilitators will guide participants through a series of homework prompts for exploring grief through art-making and creativity. Each week, the group will meet virtually to share and discuss their creative journey through grief. Participants can use a creative medium of their choice (drawing, writing, photography, nature...
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Please call 919.719.7199. Understanding Grief Tuesday, September 7 Communicating My Needs Tuesday, September 14 Who Am I Now? Tuesday, September...
The "Fun in the Sun" Fall live car show, hosted by Corvettes International and benefitting Transitions LifeCare, is open to all cars (muscle cars, pony cars, street rods, classic cars, foreign, exotic and trucks) plus NCCC Corvette participates choice show for double points. There will be specialty trophies for best of categories, event t-shirts, 50/50...
A virtual two-day offering exclusively for the parents of grieving children (ages 5-18). Our hope is that this experience will allow you an opportunity to connect, gain insights, and have a little fun with other parents who "get it." Advance registration for this program is required; please call 919.719.7199. Attendance at both session is required.
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Please call 919.719.7199. Understanding Grief Tuesday, September 7 Communicating My Needs Tuesday, September 14 Who Am I Now? Tuesday, September...
A virtual two-day offering exclusively for the parents of grieving children (ages 5-18). Our hope is that this experience will allow you an opportunity to connect, gain insights, and have a little fun with other parents who "get it." Advance registration for this program is required; please call 919.719.7199. Attendance at both session is required.
Learn practical tips on selecting a healthcare power of attorney and making your wishes known to your loved ones regarding your future medical care. We use a simple and comprehensive document called Five Wishes that will guide you through the process one step at a time. Five Wishes is known as the heart and soul...
Join us for this four-session virtual expressive arts group. Facilitators will guide participants through a series of homework prompts for exploring grief through art-making and creativity. Each week, the group will meet virtually to share and discuss their creative journey through grief. Participants can use a creative medium of their choice (drawing, writing, photography, nature...
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Please call 919.719.7199. Understanding Grief Tuesday, September 7 Communicating My Needs Tuesday, September 14 Who Am I Now? Tuesday, September...
Mindfulness meditation is a practice of engaging and exploring the innate healing potential of the body and mind through awareness of sitting posture, gentle movement, and the breath. The experience of sharing and practicing mindfulness meditation in community encourages a deeper sense of the present moment, reduces stress and anxiety, and helps us move toward...
Volunteer Information Sessions are offered at various times throughout the year. We recommend anyone who is interested in becoming a volunteer attend a one-hour session to learn more about the many ways to volunteer and speak with Transitions LifeCare staff and current volunteers. Please visit our Become a Volunteer page for more information. This will...
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Please call 919.719.7199. Understanding Grief Thursday, October 7 Communicating My Needs Thursday, October 14 Who Am I Now? Thursday, October...
Join us for this four-session virtual expressive arts group. Facilitators will guide participants through a series of homework prompts for exploring grief through art-making and creativity. Each week, the group will meet virtually to share and discuss their creative journey through grief. Participants can use a creative medium of their choice (drawing, writing, photography, nature...
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Please call 919.719.7199. Understanding Grief Thursday, October 7 Communicating My Needs Thursday, October 14 Who Am I Now? Thursday, October...
Writing can be a tool for connecting and healing, for reflecting on the experience of grief, and for acknowledging what is lost while also affirming all that endures. This workshop will provide prompts and musings for participants to employ as they compose a letter to their loved one. At the conclusion of the workshop, participants...
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Please call 919.719.7199. Understanding Grief Thursday, October 7 Communicating My Needs Thursday, October 14 Who Am I Now? Thursday, October...
Grief feelings and reactions can intensify and be triggered by the holiday season. Taking care of yourself involves care on many levels: emotionally, physically, spiritually, socially, and as a family. This session will explore practical ways to care for yourself and those you care for and to “survive” and cope with grief throughout the upcoming...
Join us for this four-session virtual expressive arts group. Facilitators will guide participants through a series of homework prompts for exploring grief through art-making and creativity. Each week, the group will meet virtually to share and discuss their creative journey through grief. Participants can use a creative medium of their choice (drawing, writing, photography, nature...
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Registration is required to receive a meeting code. Please call 919.719.7199. Understanding Grief Thursday, October 7 Communicating My Needs Thursday, October 14 Who Am I Now? Thursday, October...
This presentation defines the differences between loss, grief and mourning as we explore how to effectively help those who are grieving while taking care of ourselves. We will also discuss additional bereavement resources and services that are available for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. After signing up you will receive...
Mindfulness meditation is a practice of engaging and exploring the innate healing potential of the body and mind through awareness of sitting posture, gentle movement, and the breath. The experience...
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Registration is required...
Volunteer Information Sessions are offered at various times throughout the year. We recommend anyone who is interested in becoming a volunteer attend a one-hour session to learn more about the many ways to volunteer and speak with Transitions LifeCare staff and current volunteers. Please visit our Become a Volunteer page for more information. This will...
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Registration is required...
More than 1,700 US Veterans die every day.* Many of them have never been properly recognized or thanked for their service to our country. This session will describe some of the unique challenges veterans face as they approach their end-of-life journey and the compassionate and creative ways we can honor them before they die. After registering...
An opportunity to use the arts to explore grief and honor loved ones. A free supply kit is available for pickup at the Grief Center by appointment. A supply list...
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Registration is required...
Holidays remind us how much our lives have been changed by our loss. Particularly in the first year, there is the challenge of developing new holiday rituals and traditions. During...
In this conversation participants will gain a deeper understanding of the story of Transitions LifeCare and the services we offer to the families and loved ones in our community who are suffering from life limiting illnesses. This presentation will help to dispel many misconceptions surrounding end of life care by describing how are services work,...
Death is not an event but a series of transitions in declining health. Ninety percent of us will die from a predictable chronic or terminal illness extending over months or years. It’s important to know the variety of services available to best navigate these transitions including palliative care, home health, and hospice. This session explains...
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Registration is required...
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Registration is required...
Holidays remind us how much our lives have been changed by our loss. Particularly in the first year, there is the challenge of developing new holiday rituals and traditions. During...
Mindfulness meditation is a practice of engaging and exploring the innate healing potential of the body and mind through awareness of sitting posture, gentle movement, and the breath. The experience...
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Registration is required...
Holidays remind us how much our lives have been changed by our loss. Particularly in the first year, there is the challenge of developing new holiday rituals and traditions. During...
An opportunity to use the arts to explore grief and honor loved ones. A free supply kit is available for pickup at the Grief Center by appointment. A supply list...
Death is the most inevitable fact of life and the “great equalizer.” How death is perceived, interpreted, and responded to varies widely across cultures and religious practices. This session will...
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Registration is required...
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Registration is required...
Volunteer Information Sessions are offered at various times throughout the year. We recommend anyone who is interested in becoming a volunteer attend a one-hour session to learn more about the...
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Choose the day/time...
Mindfulness meditation is a practice of engaging and exploring the innate healing potential of the body and mind through awareness of sitting posture, gentle movement, and the breath. The experience...
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Choose the day/time...
Grief is physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting. These workshops will allow each participant to explore their unique grief needs and engage in self-care through art-making. A free supply kit is...
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Choose the day/time...
The impact of social isolation and loneliness can be devastating to the health of anyone but especially to those who are aging. In this presentation we will discuss strategies to maintain social connections and discover resources that are available for the isolated and lonely. In a time when we are socially distanced from others, we...
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Choose the day/time...
Through more than 25 years of caring for gravely ill patients and their families, Ira Byock, M.D., has discovered the life-transforming power of four simple phrases: “Please forgive me,” “I forgive you,” “Thank you,” and “I love you.” In this presentation, learn how these honest and heartfelt words can serve to heal emotional wounds, strengthen...
Volunteer Information Sessions are offered at various times throughout the year. We recommend anyone who is interested in becoming a volunteer attend a one-hour session to learn more about the many ways to volunteer and speak with Transitions LifeCare staff and current volunteers. Please visit our Become a Volunteer page for more information. This will be a...
Through more than 25 years of caring for gravely ill patients and their families, Ira Byock, M.D., has discovered the life-transforming power of four simple phrases: “Please forgive me,” “I...
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Choose the day/time...
Mindfulness meditation is a practice of engaging and exploring the innate healing potential of the body and mind through awareness of sitting posture, gentle movement, and the breath. The experience...
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Choose the day/time...
Together we will explore proven strategies that help both personal and professional caregivers to find the much needed rest and courage to draw from while navigating their caregiving journey. Register HERE or...
The impact of social isolation and loneliness can be devastating to the health of anyone but especially to those who are aging. In this presentation we will discuss strategies to maintain social connections and discover resources that are available for the isolated and lonely. In a time when we are socially distanced from others, we...
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Choose the day/time...
Grief is physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting. These workshops will allow each participant to explore their unique grief needs and engage in self-care through art-making. A free supply kit is...
Together we will explore proven strategies that help both personal and professional caregivers to find the much needed rest and courage to draw from while navigating their caregiving journey. Register HERE or below for this Zoom event.
Conversations on Grief provide an introduction to the many dimensions of grief. Explore a different aspect of grief and grieving in these educational and supportive online conversations. Choose the day/time...
