By Christi M. Lero, MSW, LCSW, CSW-G, Therapist, Hospice & Palliative Care Social Worker “Don’t be satisfied with stories, how things have gone with others. Unfold your own myth.” - Rumi Our lives as humans are full of stories. Stories of our past, present, and future. Stories we are told by others, and stories we tell ... Continue Reading

By Christi M. Lero, MSW, LCSW, CSW-G, Therapist, Hospice & Palliative Care Social Worker I have seen it time and time again in my work as a hospice and palliative care social worker. The similarities between the person with dementia and their caregiver are clear. They will likely both forget my name and what I was there ... Continue Reading

By Christi M. Lero, MSW, LCSW, CSW-G, Therapist, Hospice & Palliative Care Social Worker Imagine: You are in mid-life, maybe in your 40’s. Your kids are pretty independent. But they are still growing and need your support. Additionally, your parents are getting older and their needs are changing. You can see that they are more forgetful. ... Continue Reading

By Christi M. Lero, MSW, LCSW, Therapist, Hospice & Palliative Care Social Worker When we typically think of grief, the general understanding that there has been a loss or a death. The standard course of events we think has happened is that someone got sick, they were old, then they died. Afterward, the survivors are left to grieve their ... Continue Reading

Guest Blog Post by Bri McCarroll You ask your teenager, "Did you drink alcohol last night?" It's a simple enough question but the answer is surprisingly complicated. As a Parent, You Want Honest Communication With Your Teen You want to hear the truth, yet there will be emotional repercussions to the answer, whether it is 'yes' or 'no'. Your ... Continue Reading