The Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service (VNS) Center for Loss and Hope will begin a "Trusted Sharing Support Group Series" on May 1 from 2 " 4 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. " 8:30 p.m. at the Hospice of VNS Care Center located at 3358 Ridgewood Road in Fairlawn. The group will meet every Thursday for eight weeks; choose to attend either the afternoon or evening group.
The series is for adults who wish to learn what they might experience during the grieving process. Group members share their stories, emotions, victories and hopes. Group members can expect to receive loving support from group leaders, information on the grieving process, and tools for handling the normal grief response.
To register, or for more information on this group, or on other Hospice of VNS Bereavement Support programs or individual grief counseling, please call 330-668-4662 or 800-335-1455, Ext. 4662.
About Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service (VNS)
The purpose of Hospice of VNS is to alleviate suffering, engender hope, promote living and facilitate grieving among patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses, their families and their communities. Hospice of VNS is a 2006 and 2007 HomeCare Elite Top Agency, and is an affiliate of Visiting Nurse Service and Affiliates (comprised of Advanced Infusion Services, Hospice of VNS, VNS Personal Care Services, VNS Equipment & Supplies and Visiting Nurse Service). VNSA serves Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Wayne and surrounding counties and is a member of the Akron General Health System.