Library Home Page Yolo Hospice Spiritual Care Erinn Melby Hospice Spiritual Care Coordinator Spirituality is concerned with those aspects of life that are non-material. It involves relationships and finding meaning in life. Every person has a spiritual dimension and each person's spirituality is unique.
Some people express aspects of their spirituality through religion, others in more personal ways.
Our values and spiritual orientation influence how we live and how we respond to and make meaning of life-limiting illness. Many of the emotions that may be experienced during illness such as fear, powerlessness, helplessness and despair are examples of spiritual distress. Serious illness is a time of profound change in the life of an individual and family. You will receive a call from the hospice spiritual counselor to arrange for an initial assessment visit. You may also contact the chaplain through your Hospice nurse or social worker.