The holidays are usually a difficult time for those grieving a loved one, and can be more troublesome during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hospice of Washington County Director Katrina Altenhofen says they have grief support services for those missing a deceased loved one, and her volunteers are putting in extra efforts for those who need consolation, “We try to be able to especially over the holidays if we know of individuals that may want an extra visit or may want an extra phone call. We have a lot of our volunteers that are phone calling and sending cards to patients and families during this time just to help to lift them up a little bit.”