Brighton Hospice, a leading provider of hospice care services in 11 states across the United States, has been recognized with four national Top Workplace awards for Leadership, Innovation, Work-Life Flexibility, and Purpose & Value. These awards are a testament to Brighton’s commitment to raising the standard of patient care while providing a rewarding work environment that attracts the best caregivers in the industry. The awards are determined based on feedback gathered through a third-party employee survey conducted by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The anonymous su ..read more

February 17, 2023 – Cigna has selected Brighton Hospice as a recipient of their Bronze level Healthy Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and well-being of its employees through a workplace wellness program.   Brighton Hospice is more focused than ever on addressing the health and well-being of its team members. Brighton Hospice understands that there is a direct link to productivity, happiness, and health. The well-being of team members plays a vital role in the company’s ability to care for patients and their families. The Brighton Hos ..read more

There is often a lot of pressure placed on caregivers always to know what’s going on. It can be terrifying not having all the answers. Although it’s important that caregivers can meet the needs of their loved ones, the extra pressure does not serve a purpose. We put a lot of stress on ourselves to know what to do next, and it’s fair to say there is no manual you are handed when becoming a caregiver. Being there for your loved one and walking the journey with them is a huge relief. You don’t have to know what to do next.   There is often a lot of shame when caregivers don’t kno ..read more

Healthy Ways to Ask for Help and Support Society does not often feel comfortable talking about grief. With all the advancements in technology, we have learned many new ways to increase well-being and lengthen our lives, but we have yet to make advancements in having difficult conversations about end-of-life. It is left up to caregivers to deal with the burden, which leaves them feeling isolated or misunderstood. That is why it is important to learn how to ask for help and support from those around you. Before we begin discussing ways to ask for help and support, we first want to acknowle ..read more

Roles and Responsibilities of Caregivers   There are many roles and responsibilities of caregivers, but we have compiled five that come up often when working with loved ones supporting hospice patients. Physically caring for loved ones and/or ensuring their physical needs are met. Providing emotional support and companionship. Listening to their spiritual needs. Finding preferred activities suitable to their skill levels. Updating other family/friends about the progression of the disease. Looking through this list, the word “caregiver” does not encapsulate all caregivers do. Some ..read more

Grief Rituals What is a ritual? Rituals are actions done in purposeful ways that symbolize something more than the actual acts themselves. They are actions that might represent ideas, thoughts, or beliefs. Rituals also serve as ways to connect us to something or someone else. We may engage in rituals as we seek to become uplifted, grounded, or to assist us in the search for peace, or clarity of mind. Grief rituals can serve as a way to honor or connect to feelings and memories following the death of a loved one. This can help provide order in what otherwise might feel like a very chaotic ..read more

                                                                           April 23-29, 2022  Peaceful Peru-Healing Traditions for Medical Professionals,  7 Days / 6 Nights     Brighton Hospice is excited to announce the return of Beyond Brighton!    Each year two amazing team members are picked to participate in an all-expenses paid trip to experience end of life traditions a ..read more

Juneteenth Commemorating the Emancipation of Enslaved Black Americans What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It is also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Liberation Day. On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas and announced the end of the Civil War and the end of slavery. Although President Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation into law two and a half years earlier on January 1, 1863, many slave owners continued to hold their slaves capt ..read more

Dana Lackner RN Case Manager Brighton HospiceIndianapolis, Indiana   “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” As a breast cancer survivor, I know this to be true. I found out I had breast cancer (early) when I finished nursing school. I was a week from taking my boards and was called back after my mammogram. Life suddenly took another turn, other than what I had expected. I told my oncologist that I was taking vacation with my family and then taking my boards before I decided on treatment plans. After passing boards, I had partial mastectomy then was scheduled fo ..read more

Tanenichian Hayes CNA Brighton HospiceLas Vegas, Nevada   “I created my own path and walk it with joy.”   What is something about you that would surprise most people? Some people find it surprising that I like opera.   What is one thing you can’t live without? I couldn’t live without music. Where is your hometown? I was born and raised in Las Vegas.   Where is your favorite place you’ve ever visited? I visited many places when my daughter did competitive cheer.  My favorite place was Pier 39 in San Francisco.   If you could spend a day with any person, li ..read more