Virtual Salute to Service Tributes to Honor Veterans
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected so many services for the seriously ill, including Gilchrist’s We Honor Veterans program. Because of the virus, Gilchrist has temporarily...
Celebrating National Dog Day the Gilchrist Way
National Dog Day is Monday, August 26, 2019, and according to nationaldogday.com, it “honors family dogs and dogs that work selflessly to save lives, keep us...
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...
10 Benefits of Hospice Care
There are many benefits of hospice care, not only to the patient but also to caregivers and loved ones. The overarching goal of hospice care...
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...
Honoring Compassionate Caregivers at Gilchrist
Honoring Compassionate Caregivers at Gilchrist Gilchrist is well known for compassionate caregivers. Each year, exceptional Gilchrist and GBMC staff and volunteers are honored with the...
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...
Honoring Veterans Living In Residential Care Communities
One hundred years ago, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, World War I ended with the establishment of the...
7 Qualities That Make Gilchrist Volunteers Special
Gilchrist volunteers come from all walks of life, have different spiritual beliefs and experiences, and range in age from 18 to 92. Many of them...
The Importance of Gilchrist Volunteers, and Why We Need Them More Than Ever
Living with a serious illness can be an isolating experience. For some of the people we serve, their only regular visitors are their Gilchrist team....