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Caregiver Way features informational content and a social platform to connect with other caregivers in five categories:
Self-care
Caring for your Loved One
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End-of-Life Care
Life After Caregiving
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Meaningful Connection Caring for a loved one often brings feelings of isolation and loneliness. Caregiver Way provides a safe place for thoughtfulness about these topics as well as connection with others who walk a similar path, proving that no one is alone on their caregiving journey.
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Featured Content & Contributors
Preparing an End of Life File
Abby Vincent
Approved on May 15th, 2024
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An end-of-life file can help have all important documents in one place.
Brooke's Place
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Transforming Grief to Hope at Brooke’s Place. Brooke’s Place provides support groups, therapy services and education to empower children, teens, young adults, and their families to thrive in the midst of grief. To learn more about Brooke's Place and how they are creating a compassionate community, watch this video: https://youtu.be/8Uv1r46xK84?si=HOcHFwg7RF4h1VgH
Having the Hospice Conversation
Dr. William G. Hoy
Approved on April 23rd, 2025
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Here are some tips for navigating the hospice conversation with your loved one.
Stephanie Garner
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Director of Parent Support and Education
Stephanie Garner graduated from Franklin College with her undergraduate degree in psychology and from Indiana University with a Masters in Kinesiology. She has a passion for working with individuals with developmental disabilities and is excited to be part of the team at Down Syndrome Indiana. Stephanie began attending DSI events after the birth of her daughter, Lily, who just happens to have an extra chromosome. She states, “Working at Down Syndrome Indiana is a dream come true! DSI is such and amazing organization that has done so much to support our family.” Stephanie resides in Plainfield with her husband and daughter.
Grief is a Process
Dr. William G. Hoy
Approved on April 23rd, 2025
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Grief is a process. It does not have to follow sequential stages.
Dr. William G. Hoy
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D.Min., FT
With more than 35 years of care for the dying and bereaved, Dr. Hoy is a Clinical Professor of Medical Humanities at Baylor University. His experience includes more than 20 years of leading bereavement and pastoral care programs in hospice settings. Dr. Hoy has authored more than 125 articles and book chapters as well as six books. In addition to his role with students at Baylor, he is a frequent presenter among groups of professional colleagues in health care across the United States and Canada. Dr. Hoy is active in the Association for Death Education & Counseling on whose board he served from 2012 to 2020 including six years as an officer. He also holds advisory board positions with Our House Grief Support Center in Los Angeles, California, Pathways Volunteer Hospice in Long Beach, California, and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) in Washington, D.C.
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