National Healthcare Decisions Day
Just when you thought you’d met your most important deadline for April 16, I’m here to tell you about another one: National Healthcare Decisions Day,...
Spring Jazz Brunch: A Delightful Way to Spend a Sunday Morning
Enjoy a delicious brunch and relaxing jazz music against the backdrop of breathtaking views—all while supporting Gilchrist Center Baltimore. What a great way to spend...
Caring for an Elderly Parent? How a Geriatric Consultation Can Help
As people age, finding coordinated medical care can be difficult. It’s not uncommon for an elderly adult to be prescribed multiple medications and treatments by...
Operation Gratitude: Bringing Healing to Veterans
Gilchrist recognizes that veterans have unique needs at the end of life. Our We Honor Veterans initiatives are designed to meet these needs and to...
Being a Gilchrist Social Worker
Each March during National Social Work Month, I get to consider: What does it mean to be a social worker at Gilchrist hospice? I know...
In Times of Tragedy or Loss, Gilchrist Offers Counseling and Support
It seems our nation is faced with more acts of violence and death than ever before. With every tragedy, we find ourselves dealing with emotions...
The Journey Continues: Grief in the Second Year
In my 15 years as a bereavement counselor—and through my personal experience—I have found that in our society, people are not comfortable with grief. Those...
Compassionate Caregiver Award – Record Number of Gilchrist Employees and Volunteers Recognized
The 2017 Compassionate Caregiver program has experienced a record-setting number of nominations, including 20 of Gilchrist’s outstanding employees and volunteers recognized for providing exceptional care...
Top Ranked Rehabilitation Unit
The Gilchrist Rehabilitation Unit was named a “Best Nursing Home” by U.S. News & World Report 2017-18, and one of 38 best nursing homes in Maryland. The...
The New Gilchrist: More Than Hospice
More Than Hospice If you’re like most people, when you think of Gilchrist, you probably think of hospice care. But Gilchrist is so much more...