Navigating Holidays and Special Occasions While Grieving
By Laurel Freeman, LCPC, NCC, CT The ups and downs of grief can be rough terrain to navigate, even during normal times. When holidays, birthdays...
National Caregivers Month and Taking Time for Yourself
Did you know that November is National Family Caregivers Month? If you are a caregiver, you may not realize what day it is, let alone...
Vet-to-Vet Cafes Bring Veterans Together at Assisted Living Facilities
Eight veterans gathered in the dining room of Oakcrest assisted living facility on a recent morning to reminisce and share stories about their military experiences....
Gilchrist Grief Support Services
Gilchrist offers extensive grief support services to those grieving a loss. In addition to one-on-one counseling sessions, we offer grief support groups, workshops and remembrance...
Happy New Year from Gilchrist!
A message from Gilchrist’s president, Catherine Hamel: I hope you had wonderful holidays filled with joy and laughter, family and friends. It’s hard to believe...
How to Cope with Grief During the Holidays
If I asked you how many seasons are in a year, you would probably say, “Oh that’s easy—there are four: winter, spring, summer, and fall.”...
Gilchrist Celebrates National Family Caregivers Month
November is National Family Caregivers Month and a time to recognize and honor family caregivers at Gilchrist and across the country. There are over 40...
Care Navigators: Helping You Find the Right Care for a Loved One with Serious Illness
Care Navigators: Helping You Find the Right Care for a Loved One with Serious Illness Need help with a loved one who is seriously ill?...
Hospice Care at Home
Hospice provides care that allows people to live their final days to the fullest, in peace and without pain, in the place that provides the...
Grieving Together
Grieving Together April is Counseling Awareness Month —a time to celebrate my Gilchrist Grief Counseling colleagues and all those who help support others during significant...