Caregiver Resources

The information on this page is intended to provide some helpful information to support you and your family as you care for your loved on hospice. Since each situation is unique, not all of the links below will be relevant to you, but hopefully some of it will be helpful. The caregiver links are for informational purposes only; we cannot guarantee, endorse, or recommend any of them as they are from outside sources. If you notice any of the resources has inaccurate information, please let us know.

Please contact us at 314.953.1676 or email [email protected] if you are in need of any other resources, information, or grief support. 

Hold My Hand - Caring for a Loved One

Caring for a dying loved one is not easy. You may have known the end of life has been approaching or you may have just recently been told that your loved one’s end may be soon. Either way, you may not feel prepared to give care. It is normal to feel sad, afraid, helpless and even angry. Hold My Hand - Caring for a Loved One booklet is a resource provided by BJC Hospice for families to help them understand the needs of facing end of life care. It provides common symptoms and occurrences along with care-giving tips. Our hope is to prepare you so that you, too, can find comfort in knowing that what is occurring is natural and give you confidence so you can support your loved one’s with his or her greatest needs at this time — comfort and support.

Caregiver Tips

As a caregiver, you might find yourself facing new responsibilities, many of which are unfamiliar. There are things you can do to make the caregiving process easier for both you and your loved one. The tips, listed below, can help you get the support you need while caring for someone you love.

Advance Directives

Caring for the Caregiver

Compassion Fatigue

Legal Affairs

Managing Medicines at Home

Massage Therapy

Music Therapy

Tips from a Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist

Tips from Registered Nurses

Your Information Sheet