Grief Support After a Long Dementia Journey
- Grief Support After a Long Dementia Journey Kim Hegwood 17:13
In this thoughtful episode of Life Happens with host Kim Hegwood, Becky Davis from Gentiva Hospice joins the conversation to discuss the often overlooked aspect of Grief support for family caregivers. They begin by exploring how caregivers tend to prioritize their loved ones’ needs over their own, even after the death of their loved one, and how this can impact their well-being.
Becky highlights the importance of Grief support for families, emphasizing how it can help them process their emotions and find a community of understanding individuals. Kim and Becky discuss how to approach a Caregiver who insists on Moving on or believes they are okay, stressing the need for Self-Care and healing.
The episode covers the appropriate duration of attending a Grief support group and the benefits it can provide in terms of emotional support, guidance, and connection with others who have experienced similar losses. Becky offers advice on how to find a suitable Grief support group, including local resources and online options.
You can expect to gain valuable insights into the healing process and the importance of seeking support during times of Grief. Be sure to tune in to get practical guidance for caregivers navigating the complex emotions that come with loss!
Contact Becky:
Phone: (832) 763-3795
Email: rebecca.davis@gentivahs.com
Website: https://www.gentivahs.com
About Becky:
Becky grew up in Wisconsin and has been close to her grandparents since childhood. She has been in Houston for almost 10 years and has been remotely navigating her 90-year-old grandmother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Growing up she enjoyed spending time with senior adults and started her career path in caregiving/med passing at a Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) while she attended college. She developed a passion for the medical field with a focus on seniors and their families. Over the past 20 years, Becky’s passion for helping people and making valuable connections has led her to become a highly regarded and successful healthcare professional. Her strong faith has guided her to the necessary work of assisting the senior generation and their families in the world of healthcare.
Becky enjoys spending time with her kids, and being active in their sports and different activities. She is passionate about helping people and raising her children to be respectful, kind individuals. During Hurricane Harvey (2017), Becky spent weeks assisting hundreds of people with water evacuations (specifically senior living communities) house demolitions, and feeding those in need. She also took a dedicated interest in the senior population and their families during the Covid pandemic in 2023.
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