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Short videos for the care you're giving at home

Caring for someone you love is hard work, and no one hands you a manual. These short videos are here whenever you need them — day or night — and so are we, at 772-403-4500.

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Everyday care Comfort & symptoms A caregiver's story Family programs

Before you begin

Watch what you need, when you need it

These videos supplement — they don't replace — the hands-on training you receive from your Treasure Coast Hospice care team, and they're not a substitute for medical advice. If your loved one has a sudden change in breathing, pain, or consciousness, don't wait: call our 24/7 line at 772-403-4500 right away.

Watch anytime

At 2 p.m. or 2 a.m., these videos are here as many times as you need them.

A companion, not a replacement

Your care team teaches you at the bedside; these videos help it stick.

We're one call away

A real person answers 772-403-4500 around the clock, any day of the year.

Everyday care & comfort

The everyday tasks, shown step by step

These videos walk through the hands-on care that fills a caregiver's day — moving, positioning, and keeping your loved one comfortable. Watch them as often as you need; there's no such thing as too many times.

Ambulating with your loved oneHow to help your loved one walk safely, with steadying techniques that protect you both. Small adjustments in how you stand and support can make walking together feel far less precarious.Watch the video Transitioning from bed to chairA step-by-step look at helping someone move from bed to a chair without strain or fear of falling. You'll see how to position yourself so your back does less of the work.Watch the video Positioning your loved oneHow to reposition someone comfortably in bed, and why regular turning protects their skin and eases discomfort. Gentle, practical, and easier than it looks once you've seen it done.Watch the video Using a draw sheetA simple sheet, used the right way, lets you move someone up in bed smoothly — without pulling on their arms or hurting your own back. This short video shows you exactly how.Watch the video Providing mouth careKeeping the mouth clean and moist is one of the kindest comforts you can offer, especially when eating and drinking slow down. Learn the gentle routine that helps your loved one feel fresh and cared for.Watch the video

Prefer something you can hold? The same techniques are in our printed Patient & Caregiver Training Guide.

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You're not alone

You're not expected to memorize any of this

Every caregiver forgets a step, second-guesses a technique, or faces a moment the videos didn't cover. That's exactly what our 24/7 line is for — call 772-403-4500 and a member of our team will talk you through it.

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Comfort, symptoms & difficult moments

For the harder parts

Some parts of caregiving are heavier — managing symptoms, watching for changes, finding words for hard conversations. These videos help you know what to expect, and remind you that you never face any of it alone.

Pain managementUnderstand how pain is assessed and treated in hospice care, and what you can do at home to keep your loved one comfortable. Knowing what to watch for helps you speak up early — and helps us respond fast.Watch the video Managing constipation from pain medicationPain medicines often cause constipation, and it's easier to prevent than to fix. This video explains what to expect and the simple steps that keep your loved one comfortable.Watch the video What to do if your loved one has difficulty breathingChanges in breathing can be frightening to witness. Learn calm, concrete steps you can take right away — and remember, for any sudden change, call us at 772-403-4500.Watch the video Psychological, social & spiritual considerationsSerious illness touches more than the body. This video looks at the emotional and spiritual needs that often surface near the end of life, and how our team supports your whole family through them.Watch the video Talking about death with your loved oneFinding words for what's happening can feel impossible. This video offers gentle guidance for honest conversations — when to have them, how to begin, and why they often bring relief to both of you.Watch the video

Caregiver story from Treasure Coast Hospice

A caregiver's story

Cheryl brought her husband home

After the exhaustion of constant hospital visits, Cheryl Mayes brought her husband home with hospice support. With our nurses guiding his care and our veterans program honoring his service, she found something she hadn't felt in a long time: calm, and unhurried time together.

Watch Cheryl's story

Programs that surround your family

Care that reaches the whole family

Hospice care isn't only nurses and medicine. These short films introduce the programs that wrap around your family — honoring who your loved one is, and caring for everyone who loves them.

Veterans ProgramAs a Level 5 We Honor Veterans partner, we pair veteran patients with veteran-to-veteran volunteers and honor their service with pinning ceremonies. See what that recognition means to the families who witness it.Watch the video Camp Good GriefA grief camp where children and teens who have lost someone they love find friendship, support, and room to just be kids. This film shows what a weekend of healing looks like.Watch the video Spiritual CareOur chaplains walk alongside patients and families of every faith and background. Learn how spiritual care meets people exactly where they are.Watch the video Treasured PetsWhen caregiving takes all your energy, our volunteers help care for a patient's beloved pet — from walks to food to vet visits. Because pets are family too.Watch the video

Someone is awake, and ready to help

Whatever hour it is, whatever question you have — big, small, or hard to put into words — our team answers 772-403-4500 every hour of every day. We've been caring for families in Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties as a nonprofit since 1982, and we're here for yours.

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