Dearborn County Hospital Home Health & Hospice will offer its Managing Grief During the Holidays program on Saturday, November 3, from 12:30 until 2:30 p.m. in the Ohio Room of the hospital.

The program, which is free of charge and open to the public, is designed to help individuals as well as families deal with the issue of grief during special occasions and holidays, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Tim Heller, MSW, LCSW, DCH Hospice Bereavement Coordinator, will lead the program. Emmy Myers will serve as the guest speaker. 

“The holidays can be an extremely difficult time for those coping with the loss of a loved one,” explained Mr. Heller.  “This program is designed to help individuals combat loneliness and to reassure them that it is acceptable and appropriate to participate in and enjoy holiday events.

Reservations are requested by Friday, November 2, although walk-ins are welcome.  For more information or to register for Managing Grief During the Holidays, please call Mr. Heller at (812) 537-8192 or (800) 676-5428.