Grief can begin long before a loved one passes. Caregivers often carry emotional weight quietly, mourning a person’s changing abilities, preparing for loss, or facing the unknown. Our resources are designed to help you name those feelings, process them gently, and recognize that what you’re feeling is valid. You’ll find emotional support tools, self-care guidance, and honest conversations about the rollercoaster of caregiving and grief.
At Ascend Health, grief support is not a one-size-fits-all approach. We offer flexible resources to meet you where you are, both emotionally and spiritually. This may include one-on-one grief counseling, access to grieving support groups, literature to guide you through difficult days, or memorial opportunities to honor your loved one’s life. Our bereavement team offers comfort not just for immediate family but for friends, caregivers, and chosen family who need space to heal.
Caregivers often delay their own grief to stay strong for others. But you deserve care, too, and there is no shortcut to the healing process. That’s why we’ve created grief and bereavement resources specifically for caregivers. These include:
You are not alone. Below are common questions we hear from caregivers coping with loss or preparing for it.
Yes. Ascend Health offers access to a grief support hotline where trained professionals are available to listen, offer comfort, and help you navigate your emotions. Whether you need immediate grief and bereavement support or just someone to talk to, our team is here for you.
Grief can take many forms — and it affects people of all ages. Children who lose a parent or grandparent may experience anticipatory grief or complicated grief, just as caregivers who lose a teen or child may face cumulative or disenfranchised grief. Some feel it right away (common grief), while others feel it later (delayed grief). No matter the type or timing, every experience is valid — and support is here for you.
We continue offering bereavement services for at least 13 months after a loved one’s passing — sometimes longer. Everyone grieves in their own time, and our goal is to ensure you feel supported for as long as you need.
Grief is part of love. Whether your loss is recent or still unfolding, Ascend Health is here to support you through it — with dignity, empathy, and bereavement resources that truly help.