Compassion Crossing, LLC

09/04/2026

When Loss Has Two Addresses: Grief Inside Prison and at Home

Grief does not stop at a prison gate. Learn how incarceration can create disenfranchised, anticipatory, and ambiguous loss for incarcerated people and the spouses, children, relatives, and friends who remain outside.

https://compassioncrossing.info/when-loss-has-two-addresses-grief-inside-prison-and-at-home/

Learn how incarceration shapes grief, including disenfranchised, anticipatory, and ambiguous loss, for people in prison and loved ones at home.

09/03/2026

Feeling overwhelmed after a tough diagnosis, buried in paperwork, or watching your parent's memory fade can be really challenging. Remember, you're not alone, and you don't have to face this all by yourself.

I'm Peter Abraham, BSN, RN, and I’m here to help as a Health Navigation Specialist and Patient Advocate at Compassion Crossing, LLC in Berea, Kentucky. I’m here to support families with advance care planning, dementia coaching, illness navigation, grief support, and wellness checks—services that often don’t get the attention they deserve.

If you're in Madison County, KY, or one of the seven nearby counties, I’d be happy to meet with you in person—no pressure at all. If you're a bit farther away, no worries! We can easily connect through video to stay in touch.

Feel free to schedule an in-person meeting at one of the several public locations listed here: https://compassioncrossing.info/book-local-consultation/ or, if you'd rather have a virtual chat, you can easily book that too at https://compassioncrossing.info/book-free-consultation/

We're here to make it convenient and comfortable for you!

09/02/2026

When a New Diagnosis Changes Your Future: Coping With Grief and Loss

A new diagnosis can bring fear, anger, sadness, and grief for the future you expected. Learn how anticipatory grief may appear, how to name the losses involved, and practical ways to integrate change while making room for the life that remains.

https://compassioncrossing.info/when-a-new-diagnosis-changes-your-future-coping-with-grief-and-loss/

Learn how grief can follow a new diagnosis, recognize anticipatory grief, and take practical steps toward living with loss.

08/31/2026

How Advance Directives Shape the Care You Receive at the End of Life

Planning ahead for a good death is an act of love, just like planning for a good birth. This article shows how complete advance directives, including dementia and mental health planning, guide real end-of-life care, protect your values, and ease the burden on the people who love you.

https://compassioncrossing.info/how-advance-directives-shape-the-care-you-receive-at-the-end-of-life/

Learn how advance directives shape end-of-life care, protect your wishes, and support your family with value-based planning that starts at age 18.

08/29/2026

Hospice is about living!

Hospice care is a specialized form of medical care for individuals with a life expectancy of six months or less, focusing on comfort, quality of life, and symptom management. It affirms life and recognizes dying as a natural process, neither hastening nor postponing death. The aim of hospice is to help patients live as fully and comfortably as possible, providing comprehensive support for both the patient and their family. This unique approach to care is exemplified by the stories of patients with terminal cancer who, with the help of hospice, were able to fulfill their final wishes, such as feeling the sun on their face or visiting the beach one last time. These experiences highlight that hospice is not just about dying, but about making the most of the time that remains, finding joy, and creating meaningful moments.

https://compassioncrossing.info/hospice-is-about-living/

The aim of hospice is to help patients live as fully and comfortably as possible, providing comprehensive support for both the patient and their family.

08/29/2026

What is a hospice house?

A hospice house is a peaceful, home-like residence where terminally ill people receive short-term hospice care. It is designed to provide a setting as close to home as possible, allowing for more freedom than a traditional facility. Hospice houses are typically run by not-for-profit organizations and are financed by donations, making them more economical for families who cannot afford skilled nursing facilities. Unlike inpatient hospice units (IPUs), hospice houses work with several hospice providers, allowing families to choose the provider that best suits their needs. They also follow a more flexible visitation policy, allowing families to visit 24x7 without appointments.

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A hospice house is a peaceful, home-like residence where terminally ill people receive short-term hospice care.

08/29/2026

What is Hospice?

Understanding Hospice Care: A Guide for Families

If you or your loved one is facing a serious illness and needs extra care and support, hospice care may be the right choice. Hospice is a special kind of care that helps people who are nearing the end of their lives feel as comfortable and peaceful as possible.

https://compassioncrossing.info/what-is-hospice/

Hospice is a special kind of care that helps people who are nearing the end of their lives feel as comfortable and peaceful as possible.

08/29/2026

Hospice is Comfort Care

I’ve seen firsthand how important it is to understand comfort and discomfort in hospice care. Let’s dive into these terms and how they relate to end-of-life care.

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Let’s dive into what these terms mean and how they relate to end-of-life care.

08/29/2026

Preparing for a Good Death: Topics to Cover with Hospice Patients and Their Families

I have worked with countless terminally ill patients and their families. One of the most important aspects of hospice care is ensuring that the patient and their loved ones are prepared for the end of life.

In this article, I will cover the topics that hospice nurses should discuss with patients and caregivers to ensure a good death.

https://compassioncrossing.info/preparing-for-a-good-death-topics-to-cover-with-hospice-patients-and-their-families/

In this article, I will cover the topics that hospice nurses should discuss with patients and caregivers to ensure a good death.

08/29/2026

Drowsiness vs. Lethargy vs. Obtunded

Understanding drowsiness, lethargy, and obtundation is crucial in hospice care. Drowsiness is a normal sleepiness, lethargy is more profound tiredness, and obtundation indicates severe unresponsiveness. Recognizing these levels helps in providing the right care and comfort for terminally ill patients.

https://compassioncrossing.info/drowsiness-vs-lethargy-vs-obtunded/

Learn the differences between drowsiness, lethargy, and obtundation in hospice care. Recognize symptoms and provide appropriate care for terminally ill patients.