Patient support services, grief support, & caregiver resources

Support & Resources

Explore Transitions LifeCare's library of helpful resources, patient education, and support services designed for caregivers and those navigating grief. We’re here to provide guidance, tools, and compassionate support every step of the way.

Guidance, support & trusted resources

At Transitions LifeCare, we not only provide direct care to our patients and families, we also serve as a resource to individuals and organizations that need help navigating the end of life or life-changing illness.

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Our Service Area

Transitions LifeCare offers a variety of expert care and support services in Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Nash, Orange, Wake, and Wilson counties. To learn more about any particular service in your area, call 919.828.0890 or 888.900.3959.

Educational Programs & Community Resources

Transitions LifeCare offers educational programs for healthcare professionals, facility staff, and community groups who want to better understand serious illness, end-of-life care, caregiving, and grief. Through practical classes and customized presentations, our educators help participants build confidence, compassion, and understanding when supporting patients, residents, families, and loved ones.

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Admissions Video, Guides & Handbooks

Watch the video to learn more about the admissions process and how Transitions LifeCare helps families take the next step with clarity, compassion, and care.

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Advance Directives

Documentary: An Act of Love

An Act of Love: Talking with Your Family About Serious Illness and End of Life 

View this powerful documentary about serious illness care by watching the trailer or full video below.

Trailer

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Full Documentary

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Stay tuned for the upcoming release of “An Act of Love” in Spanish.

Find the Support You Need

Explore articles, videos, stories, and resources designed to help patients, families, and caregivers navigate care with more confidence. Find helpful information, compassionate guidance, and support for every stage of the journey.

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Understanding the Admissions Process (Video)
Understanding the Admissions Process (Video)

Understanding the Admissions Process (Video)

Hospice Handbook
Hospice Handbook

Hospice Handbook

Patient & Family Guide
Patient & Family Guide

Patient & Family Guide

Hospice Home at Transitions LifeCare
What to Expect During a Stay at the Hospice Home (Video)

What to Expect During a Stay at the Hospice Home (Video)

Transitions LifeCare - Hospice and Palliative Care in North Carolina
What Can I Donate to Transitions LifeCare?

What Can I Donate to Transitions LifeCare?

Hospice Myths vs. Facts: What Families Often Get Wrong
Hospice Myths vs. Facts: What Families Often Get Wrong

Hospice Myths vs. Facts: What Families Often Get Wrong

Hospice at Home: What Families Can Do to Prepare
Hospice at Home: What Families Can Do to Prepare

Hospice at Home: What Families Can Do to Prepare

How Transitions Kids Supports Children and Families
How Transitions Kids Supports Children and Families

How Transitions Kids Supports Children and Families

Questions to Ask When Choosing Hospice Care
Questions to Ask When Choosing Hospice Care

Questions to Ask When Choosing Hospice Care

How Families Can Share Caregiving Responsibilities
How Families Can Share Caregiving Responsibilities

How Families Can Share Caregiving Responsibilities

What to Expect During the First Week of Hospice Care
What to Expect During the First Week of Hospice Care

What to Expect During the First Week of Hospice Care

When Is It Time to Consider Serious Illness Care?
When Is It Time to Consider Serious Illness Care?

When Is It Time to Consider Serious Illness Care?

Make a Meaningful Difference: Volunteer with Transitions LifeCare
Make a Meaningful Difference: Volunteer with Transitions LifeCare

Make a Meaningful Difference: Volunteer with Transitions LifeCare

Connect, Learn, and Find Support Through Transitions LifeCare Events
Connect, Learn, and Find Support Through Transitions LifeCare Events

Connect, Learn, and Find Support Through Transitions LifeCare Events

Finding Grief Support: A Community Resource Guide for Every Step
Finding Grief Support: A Community Resource Guide for Every Step

Finding Grief Support: A Community Resource Guide for Every Step

What Does Hospice Care Provide? Support for Patients and Families
What Does Hospice Care Provide? Support for Patients and Families

What Does Hospice Care Provide? Support for Patients and Families

Caregiver Self-Care Guide: Small Steps That Make a Difference
Caregiver Self-Care Guide: Small Steps That Make a Difference

Caregiver Self-Care Guide: Small Steps That Make a Difference

Early Signs of Dementia: What to Watch For and When to Seek Help
Early Signs of Dementia: What to Watch For and When to Seek Help

Early Signs of Dementia: What to Watch For and When to Seek Help

Understanding Teen Grief: How Parents and Caregivers Can Offer Support
Understanding Teen Grief: How Parents and Caregivers Can Offer Support

Understanding Teen Grief: How Parents and Caregivers Can Offer Support

An Act of Love: Talking with Your Family About Serious Illness and End of Life (Video)
An Act of Love: Talking with Your Family About Serious Illness and End of Life (Video)

An Act of Love: Talking with Your Family About Serious Illness and End of Life (Video)

Family Care Homes in North Carolina: Resources by County
Family Care Homes in North Carolina: Resources by County

Family Care Homes in North Carolina: Resources by County

Educational Programs for Healthcare Professionals and Community Groups
Educational Programs for Healthcare Professionals and Community Groups

Educational Programs for Healthcare Professionals and Community Groups

North Carolina Guardianship Process: Resources and Next Steps
North Carolina Guardianship Process: Resources and Next Steps

North Carolina Guardianship Process: Resources and Next Steps

family resources
Pediatric Family Resources

Pediatric Family Resources

hospice and palliative doctor with patient
Grieving From a Distance: Ways to Honor, Support, and Stay Connected

Grieving From a Distance: Ways to Honor, Support, and Stay Connected

Alzheimer's vs. Dementia: What's the Difference?
Alzheimer’s vs. Dementia: What’s the Difference?

Alzheimer’s vs. Dementia: What’s the Difference?

Senior Housing and Long-Term Care Facility Resources by County in North Carolina
Senior Housing and Long-Term Care Facility Resources by County in North Carolina

Senior Housing and Long-Term Care Facility Resources by County in North Carolina

palliative care patient with nurse
Managing Symptoms During Serious Illness

Managing Symptoms During Serious Illness

Tips for Working with Individuals Experiencing Cognitive Changes
Tips for Working with Individuals Experiencing Cognitive Changes

Tips for Working with Individuals Experiencing Cognitive Changes

Caregiver Support - elderly patient with a friendly caregiver
Caregiver Support: Resources, Guidance, and Reassurance When You Need It Most

Caregiver Support: Resources, Guidance, and Reassurance When You Need It Most