The Jewish Care and Support Program
Gilchrist’s Jewish Care and Support Program includes all of the components of hospice care, plus enhancements to ensure that our care is compatible with our Jewish families’ religious and cultural beliefs. The program is accredited by the National Institute for Jewish Hospice. Also, each team member has specialized training in Jewish customs and practices, as well as health care decision-making issues that may arise due to concerns with following Jewish law. A rabbi is available to families, if requested. The Jewish Care and Support Program is overseen by a program manager with deep roots in the Jewish community and an understanding of Jewish law and customs. A beautiful Jewish chapel and family area are available at Gilchrist Center Towson.
Learn more about our Jewish Care and Support Program.
Music Therapy
Music therapy can help improve quality of life by reducing stress, anxiety and agitation, especially when combined with the medical attention and interventions of the hospice team. This type of therapy can also give individuals a way to express themselves, even if they can no longer communicate. Our board certified music therapists listen, perform, write and record music in an effort to meet the social, emotional, spiritual and cognitive needs of the individual and family. Music therapy interventions may include song writing, improvisation, imagery and music, lyric analysis, singing, instrument playing, and relaxation techniques.
Learn more about our Music Therapy program.
We Honor Veterans
“We Honor Veterans” is a program designed to meet the unique needs of veterans and thank them for their sacrifice and service to our country. Gilchrist collaborates with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and our local VA office to provide special initiatives for veterans at the end of life. Through salute to service ceremonies, a volunteer vet to vet task force, the Gilchrist Welcome Home Celebration, the Veterans History Project, and Operation Gratitude, Gilchrist ensures that the contributions and needs of veterans are recognized and respected.
Learn more about our We Honor Veterans program.
Volunteer Support
Volunteers play a vital role in our care by spending time with the patient and their family, talking to them and providing companionship. Volunteers often play the patient’s favorite games with them, read out loud to them, or talk about current events if that is of interest to the patient. Programs include Pet Therapy, Legacy and Remembrance Projects, caregiver support, community education, and more!
Learn more about our Volunteer Support program.
Certified Cardiac Care
Gilchrist is one of the first palliative and hospice care agencies nationally to become certified by the American Heart Association, the world’s leading non-profit organization focused on heart and brain health for all.
Learn more about our Certified Cardiac Care program.
Dementia Resources
At Gilchrist, we understand the journey with dementia can feel overwhelming. We are honored to have been chosen by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in the national GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) Program. This program provides extra support for people living with dementia and the families who care for them. Our goal is simple: to ease the challenges of dementia and help families focus on what matters most—to live every moment.
Learn more about our Dementia Care Program.
Gilchrist is More Than Hospice
We’re your support system at every stage of serious illness. We offer quality medical care, counseling and support, so people can live life to the fullest on their own terms.
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