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Día de los Muertos: Traditions That Transcend Life and Death
Traditions and rituals offer a meaningful way to remain connected to their loved ones who have died, as well as to cherish and be grateful for the love and memories they have from those relationships.
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Small Business Benefits - More Than an EAP
Betterleave’s integrated services and solutions make providing EAP benefits simple for small businesses.
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FAQ: All Things Bereavement
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about bereavement leave, care and benefits as well as the bereavement care services offered to families by Betterleave.
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How to Help Grieving Children
For some families, heading back to school is a fun and exciting experience, while others may feel intense overwhelm or even dread—especially families who are experiencing deep grief. There may be several benefits for grieving children to return to the classroom, however there may be an increase in separation anxiety and acts of regression. Here's what you should look for in your grieving student, and ways you can better support them.
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The Great Resignation: How to attract and retain top talent through benefits
The past two years have seen rising resignation rates among U.S. workers, termed the “Great Resignation,” as they reevaluate their careers and search for jobs that provide better benefits, flexibility, and support in the wake of COVID-19. Your company should offer comprehensive family care benefits that positively impact employees' and their families' well-being. The Betterleave bereavement care benefits platform is here to help you build a competitive benefits strategy to attract and retain top talent.
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Secure your financial future in three steps: create a will, designate beneficiaries, and evaluate life insurance
Preparing an estate plan isn’t easy or intuitive, but it is essential to ensure your wishes will be carried out and loved ones will be taken care of. This guide will walk you through the estate planning process and explain how to create a will and trust, designate beneficiaries, and evaluate life insurance.
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Betterleave integrates with Homecare Homebase (HCHB)
Big news from the Betterleave team — we’re excited to announce the launch of our integration with Homecare Homebase (HCHB), introducing a fully automated bereavement communications experience for families.
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Multi-modal Hospice and Family Communication Can Boost CAHPS Scores
According to Jim Parker’s July 14, 2025 article in Hospice News, regular text‑message communication with patients and families can measurably enhance both patient experience and key quality metrics.
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Hospice News: Unlocking Growth Through Family Caregiver Engagement
This article is based on a discussion with Cara McCarty Abbott, Founder and CEO at Betterleave; Sara Nigro, Director of Partnerships at BetterRX; and Lloyd Wilson, CEO at Sonder Hospice & Palliative Care. This discussion took place on April 10, 2025, at the Hospice News ELEVATE Conference.
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Bonfire's Rise 50: Betterleave recognized as a top fifty purpose driven startup
Betterleave is an Austin-based digital health startup dedicated to transforming the post-acute family caregiver experience through technology and compassionate support. Recognized in 2025 as one of the top 50 purpose-driven startups by Bonfire, Betterleave stands out for its commitment to improving the lives of families navigating serious illness, grief and loss .
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BeyondFaith Hospice Partners with Betterleave to Enhance Family Caregiver Support
Betterleave has partnered with BeyondFaith Hospice to expand compassionate, text-based support for families across Texas. Through this collaboration, families will receive timely, accessible communication and grief resources, strengthening BeyondFaith’s commitment to whole-person care before, during, and after end-of-life.
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Betterleave Awarded “CHAP Verified" Seal 
Betterleave has been awarded CHAP Verified status by the Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP). This designation recognizes Betterleave as a proven tool for community-based care providers, ensuring alignment with CHAP’s Standards of Excellence and supporting high-quality care delivery.
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