Tabitha Offers Support Groups and Hospice Volunteer Training Throughout October

Tabitha (Tabitha.org), Nebraska’s industry-leading senior care provider, offers support groups and individual hospice volunteer training throughout October in Lincoln. The following grief and support groups are open to anyone in the community experiencing loss or needing support:

  • “Loss of a Loved One Drop-in Grief Group,” held every Monday, 10–11:30 a.m., at the Front Porch Coffee Shop, 5925 Adams St.
  • “Loss of a Loved One Drop-in Grief Group,” held every Wednesday, 1:30–3 p.m., at The Harbor Coffeehouse, 1265 S. Cotner Blvd.
  • “Men’s Drop-in Grief Group,” held every other Friday, October 11 and 25, 1:30–3 p.m., at Hy-Vee deli, 7151 Stacy Ln.
  • “Growing through Grief” six-week support group, Wednesdays, October 2 through November 6, 10–11:30 a.m., at Tabitha, 4720 Randolph St.

For questions and confirmation of dates, please contact Pastor Ray Boeche, Tabitha Hospice bereavement coordinator, at (402) 486-8546.

Tabitha has also teamed up with the Alzheimer’s Association to host a new caregiving and dementia drop-in support group. In these free sessions, trained facilitators lead the discussion and provide a safe place for caregivers, family, and friends of those with dementia to come together. The group will be held the first Monday of each month, 7–8 p.m., at Tabitha LifeQuest Conference Room, 4720 Randolph St. For questions, please contact Jordan Schoenefeld, Tabitha memory care engagement coordinator, at (402) 484-9418.

In addition, Tabitha offers individual hospice volunteer training throughout Lancaster County. Hospice volunteering is a rewarding opportunity that provides companionship, pet therapy, bereavement support, respite care, light housekeeping, and office and clerical support while providing comfort and joy to Tabitha clients and families. For questions or to learn more about hospice volunteering, contact Rae Dixon, Tabitha Hospice volunteer coordinator, at (402) 486-8577 / Rae.Dixon@Tabitha.org.

Nonprofit Tabitha is Nebraska’s industry-leading and quality award-winning senior care expert. Learn more at Tabitha.org.