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When Jim Keller returned from Vietnam, he wasn't greeted at the airport by throngs of loving community members. In fact, he wasn't thanked for his service for nearly 30 years. "We were not treated very well at all. Our country was in disarray," he says. "You almost didn't tell people you were a Vietnam veteran. I was bitter about the war." Over the years, he says he "mellowed out," but he never forgot how it felt to come home and feel unwelcome. …

Are you looking for a resource guide to help you through the holiday and winter season? EveryStep Care & Support Services has you covered.…

"You can help him go by telling him, 'It's alright if you have to go for a while. I will still be here.'" This was one of the wisest things that Clive Elliott had ever heard, spoken to him by the hospice care nurses from EveryStep Hospice who were taking care of his partner, Daniel, when he was dying. Clive's heart slowly broke as he saw Daniel lose his health. He had been with Daniel every step of the way, never leaving his side until one day his friend, Lisa, invited Clive out for coffee. Clive, riddled with guilt at the thought of leaving Daniel alone, almost declined Lisa's offer. But Daniel's hospice care nurses insisted he go and they stayed with Daniel. Before Clive left, he whispered the words that the hospice care nurses advised him to say. By the time Clive arrived home again, Daniel had passed away. …

EveryStep Hospice's free, educational grief support group, Understanding Your Grief. The group will be using material from Dr. Alan Wolfelt and the Center for Loss and Life Transition. …

Get your festive on during an evening of cheer, benefiting the bereavement programs of Amanda the Panda & EveryStep. The evening will include an ugly sweater contest, chances to win prizes, holiday-themed games and more!…

Join us for a special evening. The holiday season is approaching quickly, which can be especially hard if you are grieving, even years after a death. Create a special candle to use in memory of your loved one. We will talk about family traditions, how to modify them to help your grief and provide ideas about new traditions. Bring your whole family! Call 515-223-4847 for more information. …