Celebrating Gilchrist’s Amazing Volunteers
Gilchrist joins nonprofit organizations across the country to celebrate their volunteers during National Volunteer Week — April 7 to 13. This year’s theme is Celebrate...
The Power of a Smile
A smile can tell worlds about a person’s state of mind. Smiles communicate joy, hope and general well-being. In one sense, the job of a...
End-of-Life Doulas: Companions for the Dying
Most people are familiar with the concept of birthing doulas—someone who provides guidance and support to pregnant women—but have you ever heard of an end-of-life...
Gilchrist Ambassadors: Educating the Community About End-of-Life Issues
Gilchrist Ambassadors are able to speak about end-of-life, elder care and other issues that are important to people with serious illness. The U.S. medical system...
Navigating Grief During Winter
The winter season often brings snow, warm cups of tea and fires in the fireplace. For those who have experienced a loss, navigating grief during...
Grief in a Time of Change
Lately it seems that we, as a society, are struggling to grieve. Although we have been dealing with aging, illness and loss for generations, grieving...
People Choose Gilchrist for the Range of Services
Gilchrist is a nationally recognized, nonprofit leader in serious illness and end-of-life care. We provide counseling, support and care to people at every stage of...
Tending to the Spiritual Needs of Patients With Dementia
Dedera Baker writes about her experience with dementia patients as a Gilchrist chaplain in honor of Pastoral Care Week, which celebrates the practice of spiritual...
Is Palliative Care Right for You?
Is Palliative Care right for you? What are your goals and priorities? Do you have fears or worries for the future? What is your understanding...
Grief Retreats: Why Focusing on our Grief Can Be Healing
Gilchrist now offers day-long grief retreats for individuals seeking to recharge themselves and learn new ways to relate to their grief. A grief retreat may...