Hospice of Michigan to Host Loss of Spouse Grief Support Program

Grand Rapids, Michigan, July 31, 2015 – Hospice of Michigan will host a Loss of Spouse grief support program on Aug. 19.

The program, which will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Hospice of Michigan’s office, 989 Spaulding Ave. SE in Ada, will feature a presentation from Ron Gries, author of “Through Death to Life.” Gries’ book is a collection of poetry and prose he wrote during his wife’s five-year battle with cancer, which eventually took her life. During his presentation, Gries will reflect on his experience and discuss dying, living, grief, healing and hope.

The program is free and open to the community. Advance registration is required.

For more information or to register, please contact Sue Glover at 616.356.5255 or sglover@www.hom.org

About Hospice of Michigan
A nationally recognized leader in end-of-life care, Hospice of Michigan is the original – and largest – hospice in the state. The nonprofit cares for more than 1,700 patients each day, raising more than $4 million each year to cover the cost of care for the uninsured and underinsured. HOM offers a broad range of services to enhance the quality of life at the end of life, including At Home Support™, our advanced illness management program, community-based palliative care and pediatric care programs. HOM provides grief support and counseling, caregiver education and support, and education programs for physicians and health care professionals through its research, training and education arm, the Hospice of Michigan Institute. For more information, call 888.247.5701 or visit www.hom.org.