The Gilchrist Blog
The goal of our blog is to provide you with comprehensive and inspiring information about issues that are important to our continuum of care. We also share the latest news about Gilchrist, highlight our work in the community, promote upcoming events, provide program-specific information and offer ways you can help – either by volunteering or fundraising.
What are the signs of active dying?
What are the signs of active dying? As people move toward the final stage of life, their bodies begin the natural process of shutting down,...
Just a Common Soldier: Recognizing Veterans at the End of Life
Just a Common Soldier: Recognizing Veterans at the End of Life As I reflect on Military Appreciation Month and the approaching Memorial Day holiday, I...
Don’t Miss Gilchrist’s Spring Jazz Brunch
Don’t Miss Gilchrist’s Spring Jazz Brunch The 6th Annual Spring Jazz Brunch benefitting The William L. and Victorine Q. Adams Gilchrist Center Baltimore will be...
Pediatric Hospice Helps Family Through Brain Cancer Journey
Pediatric Hospice Helps Family Through Brain Cancer Journey In honor of Brain Cancer Awareness Month in May, we are shining the spotlight on a special...
Connecting, Bridging the Gap and Bringing Lives Together
Connecting, Bridging the Gap and Bringing Lives Together May 21 is World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. As a hospice chaplain in...
What Are the Requirements for Hospice?
What Are the Requirements for Hospice? If you have a loved one who is seriously ill, you may be wondering about the requirements for hospice....
Honoring Nurses on National Nurses Week
Honoring Nurses on National Nurses Week Every year, the American Nurses Association designates May 6 through 12 as National Nurses Week to honor the strength, dedication and...
Continuum of Care for Seniors at Home Is a Treasured Gift
Continuum of Care for Seniors at Home Is a Treasured Gift Lucy Muffoletto was intensely independent her entire life. But in her late 60s, her...
Healthcare Decisions Day: Start the Conversation
Healthcare Decisions Day: Start the Conversation by Mary Onderdonk, DNP, AGNP-BC April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day. Thinking through your healthcare wishes and documenting...
The Sacred Role of an End-of-life Doula
The Sacred Role of an End-of-life Doula Just as birthing doulas offer help to laboring mothers, end-of-life doulas comfort and provide support to individuals on...