Fifteen Years of Compassion: Honoring the Purpose Behind Gilchrist Center Howard County
When Gilchrist Center Howard County opened its doors in Columbia in 2011, it represented the culmination of decades of hospice care in Howard County. The...
A Life in Motion: Honoring Mary Lee and the Care That Carried Her Family Through
When Jazzmen Lee-Johnson talks about her mother, Mary Denise Lee, her voice carries both pride and awe. “She was super creative, super sharp, and incredibly...
What Are Words of Comfort for Someone Who Is Dying?
When someone you love is approaching the end of life, many people worry about what to say. They want their words to bring comfort, but...
A Lifetime in Music: How Gilchrist’s Music Therapy Helps Mary Austin Stay Connected to What She Loves
At 90 years old, Mary Austin still lights up when music fills the room. Whether she’s softly singing along to a familiar hymn, reminiscing about...
A Life of Service and History: Honoring Coast Guard Veteran David Pearson
At Gilchrist, we have the privilege of caring for individuals whose lives tell remarkable stories—stories of service, love, and moments that have shaped history itself....
Understanding the Active Signs of Dying: What Families May Notice
Watching a loved one approach the final stage of life can be one of the most difficult experiences a family faces. Many people worry that...
8 Common Questions About Hospice Answered
Many people come to hospice later than they wish they had, not because it wasn’t right for them, but because they didn’t fully understand what...
Hospice Around the Table: Conversations to Have at Thanksgiving
For many families, Thanksgiving is one of the few times each year when loved ones gather around the same table. Between the laughter, memories, and...
Celebrating a Century of Wisdom: National Centenarians’ Day
Every September 22, Gilchrist joins in honoring an extraordinary group of people—those who have lived for 100 years or more. National Centenarians’ Day shines a...
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...
