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Teleios Announces 2025 Teleios University Graduates

Tillery Compassionate Care Hope Hinson and Megan Mabry Graduate Teleios University (TU) Teleios Collaborative Network (TCN) announced its 2025 Teleios University (TU) graduates. Eighteen individuals successfully completed the year-long program, earning their certificates in leadership excellence. TU’s Leadership Excellence program is unlike any other. This one-year course is provided through monthly webinars, experiential monthly activities, quarterly challenges, and more. It […]

Why Tillery Compassionate Care Feels Different

Working in hospice is one of the most meaningful callings I can imagine. As the Bereavement Coordinator at Tillery Compassionate Care, I have the privilege of staying connected with our families after their loved one has passed — through phone calls, handwritten notes, and sometimes even personal visits. In those conversations, I often hear such genuine love and gratitude for […]

From the Spiritual Care Coordinators’ Desk

Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:18-19 NLT If we’re not careful, the enemy can use our past to destroy our present. Today, I went through […]

In Loving Memory of Wayne Shadrick: A Legacy of Leadership, Service, and Heart

He lived by integrity, humility, and unwavering faith. With deep respect and heartfelt remembrance, we honor the life of Wayne Shadrick—a beloved educator, coach, mentor, and family man whose impact spanned generations. His legacy was not measured by wins or accolades, but by the lives he shaped and the values he lived by integrity, humility, and unwavering faith. Wayne’s journey […]

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Tips for Navigating the Demands and Rewards of Caregiving

Caregiving is one of the most compassionate roles a person can take on. Caregivers often give so much of themselves that they forget to care for their own well-being. If you’re a caregiver, know this: your health, happiness, and peace of mind matter too. Here are some tips that Tillery Compassionate Care shares with our patients’ family members. These are essential […]

A Woman Placing Her Hand On A Sad Man's Shoulder How to Help Someone Who Is Grieving

What To Say (And What Not To Say) To Someone Who Is Grieving

If you’ve found yourself here reading this, you’re probably searching for ways to help someone you love who is grieving. When someone you care about is grieving, it’s completely normal to be at a loss for words. We’ve carefully created a list of phrases to avoid — and phrases to use instead — when offering comfort to someone who is […]

Palliative Care Written On A Notecard Surrounded By Coins And Other Senior Care Objects Cost Of Palliative Care

What is Included in the Cost of Palliative Care and Who Will Pay for it?

Navigating serious illness is never easy and understanding how to pay for the care you need can add another layer of stress. Palliative care is seen as an independent medical specialty and is billed as a regular office visit, such as your primary care office. However, we are your local non-profit palliative care provider, so that means we do not […]

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Examining The Role of Hospice Chaplains and 5 Ways They Help You

At Tillery Compassionate Care, we understand that end-of-life care is not only about physical comfort, it’s also about emotional and spiritual well-being. For many patients and families, spiritual support provides peace, hope, and meaning during one of life’s most challenging seasons. What Are Spiritual Care Services? Our spiritual coordinator and member of the interdisciplinary care team offers spiritual care tailored […]

Tillery Compassionate Care 2025 Angel On Sale Now!

Honor a Loved One with a Handcrafted Angel This holiday season, honor or remember someone special by purchasing a handcrafted angel for just $13. Created by volunteers, each angel is personalized and placed on the Angel Tree at Stanly County Commons from December 1 to December 31. Proceeds support patient comfort and care at TCC. We are a nonprofit organization. […]

A Senior Woman Sitting At A Table Experiencing Grief Myths About Grief

Don’t Let These Myths About Grief Delay Your Healing Journey

In this article: Grief is a deeply personal and often misunderstood experience. When we lose a loved one, we’re not just mourning their absence; we’re also navigating a world that often doesn’t know how to talk about loss. Along the way, we encounter well-meaning advice, cultural expectations, and internalized beliefs that can make the journey even harder. Many of these […]

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