If you’ve ever had to clean out the home of a loved one after they passed, you’ll know how challenging it is to sort through a lifetime of belongings while grieving their loss. The idea of Swedish death cleaning is to go through our possessions before we die, so it isn’t such a burden for… Read more »
Coping with Grief During COVID
The entire world is experiencing loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With more than 97 million confirmed cases, there have been over 2 million deaths. Restrictions on travel and gatherings have left family and friends unable to gather together for funerals and celebrations of life – without a sense of closure. It’s a disorienting time leaving… Read more »
Navigating the End-of-Life Journey: A Roadmap for Caregivers
Finding out someone you love has been diagnosed with a terminal illness can be overwhelming. How do you support a loved one through their end-of-life journey? Here are some practical strategies to help you navigate this difficult, but natural, part of life. Take a moment to reflect on what you’re feeling. Coming to terms with… Read more »
Life Is Fragile: Take the Time to Make a Will
Life is fragile. Accidents, heart attacks and serious illnesses faced by family and friends have served as reminders to be prepared for the unexpected. Making a will is a key part of being prepared. What is a will? A will is a legal document that describes what a person wants to happen with their possessions… Read more »
Surviving the Holidays After the Death of a Loved One
The Christmas season is one of the most special times of the year with twinkling lights, festive decorations, parties and family get-togethers. But for those who have lost a loved one, the holidays can be filled with sadness remembering activities and special holiday traditions that can no longer be experienced together. As Christmas 2017 approaches,… Read more »
Making it Easier to Talk about Dying
Birth and death are both natural parts of life. Why is it so easy to talk about the “beginning of life” journey, and so difficult to talk about the end? Libraries and bookstores are filled with resources to guide and support us through the stages of pregnancy and the birthing experience. Books, support groups, classes,… Read more »
Renowned Victoria Bookstores Now Carrying Someone I Love is Dying
Bolen Books and Munro’s Books in Victoria, British Columbia are now carrying the book Someone I Love is Dying. Both bookstores have a long history of supporting Victoria’s culture and community, including hosting events featuring well-known and local authors. Bolen Books – One of Canada’s Largest Independent Bookstores Opened as a small bookstore in Hillside Shopping Centre… Read more »
Providing Comfort at the End of Life Through Music
Supporting someone through their end of life journey can take many forms. In Someone I Love is Dying, you’ll find ideas on how to provide care and comfort for a loved at the end of life. Simple things that may be meaningful to a loved one might include holding their hand, sitting with them, watching… Read more »
Heart in Hand Logo About Giving from the Heart
Heart in Hand Books Ltd. was established in 2016 to help those supporting someone through their end of life journey. The first book, Someone I Love is Dying, provides practical advice on what to think about and work through before and after the death of a loved one. When someone you love is dying, there are so… Read more »
New Book Offers Roadmap for End of Life Journey
Someone you love is dying. Feeling overwhelmed? Uncertain what to do next? In Someone I Love is Dying, you’ll find a roadmap for supporting a loved one through their end of life journey. Scheduled to be released in February 2017 by Heart in Hand Books Ltd., Someone I Love is Dying, helps you focus on… Read more »
