The average caregiving experience lasts nearly 5 years but the impact of that experience does not stop with the loss. In this episode, we welcome Kirsten Goard - one of Hospice of the Piedmont's bereavement counselors - and Executive Director of Caregiver Connect, Alexis Williams, for a meaningful conversation focused on how caregiving impacts the grief journey. Together, they explore the wide variety of emotions caregivers may experience following the loss of their loved one, how relationships with family members can change as the caregiving role ends, and the importance of caring for yourself both during and after a loss.

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The mission of Caregiver Connect is to embrace family caregivers where they are; equip them with the needed tools and resources for survival; and encourage them to connect with other family caregivers. For more information about Caregiver Connect, click here to visit their website. visit https://caregiverconnect.online/.

During this podcast, Alexis discusses a wide-variety of administrative tasks that are important following the death of a loved one but can at times feel overwhelming. We've created a checklist to help organize these tasks during the first month after a loss. To view or download this list visit https://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/eseries/life-after-loss/.

Presented by Hospice of the Piedmont and Hospice of Randolph, The E-Series is an educational webinar series aimed at engaging our community, exploring relevant topics and educating about ways to connect with our organization. Funding for The E-Series is provided by the Dr. John A. Lusk Fund for Hospice and Palliative Care Education. For more information about the E-Series, visit www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org.