The Gilchrist Blog
The goal of our blog is to provide you with comprehensive and inspiring information about issues that are important to our continuum of care. We also share the latest news about Gilchrist, highlight our work in the community, promote upcoming events, provide program-specific information and offer ways you can help – either by volunteering or fundraising.
Honoring Army Veteran James Roberson: A Life of Quiet Strength
At 101 years old, James Roberson still carries the steady, humble strength that once guided his hands to build roads and bridges in the South...
Honoring Spiritual Diversity in End-of-Life Care
How Gilchrist Supports Meaningful Traditions Across All Beliefs At Gilchrist, spiritual care is a vital part of the hospice journey, offering comfort and meaning when...
A Seabee’s Century: Saluting the Service of George Brown
As a U.S. Navy Seabee, George Brown didn’t just serve—he built. From jungles in New Guinea to classrooms in Baltimore, George’s legacy is one of...
Anticipatory Grief: Coping with Loss Before It Happens
Guidance for Families Grieving Before the Goodbye At Gilchrist, we often say that grief begins long before the last breath. For many families, the process...
Healing Energy in Hospice: How Reiki Volunteers Are Bringing Comfort to Gilchrist Patients
When patients at Gilchrist Center Howard County, in their homes, or in senior living communities receive a visit from Cliff Garratt, they’re often met with...
101 Years Young and Still Saluting: Bill Temmink’s WWII Tribute
At 101 years old, Bill Temmink still stands tall in spirit and pride when it comes to his military service. A proud Navy veteran of...
How Technology Supports Patient Care at Gilchrist
From Electronic Records to AI-Driven Tools, Technology Enhances Compassionate Care At Gilchrist, our mission is to provide the highest quality hospice, palliative, and geriatric care,...
Gilchrist and Inova Partner to Bring Expert Hospice Care to Northern Virginia
Fairfax, VA – August 6, 2025 – Inova, Northern Virginia’s premier nonprofit healthcare system, and Gilchrist, Maryland’s leading nonprofit provider of geriatric, palliative, and hospice...
Honoring Loved Ones, Supporting Compassionate Care: Gilchrist’s Garden & Tribute Walls
In all of Gilchrist’s three care centers, special spaces have been created to honor the lives of loved ones while helping ensure others receive the...
August Is Make-A-Will Month
Each August, individuals and families across the country are encouraged to take an important step for their future and their loved ones by creating or...