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.
‘Tis the Season for Giving
As the season for giving continues, we share a story from a grateful family member whose loved one was cared for by Gilchrist. “Like for...
Navigating Holidays and Special Occasions While Grieving
By Laurel Freeman, LCPC, NCC, CT The ups and downs of grief can be rough terrain to navigate, even during normal times. When holidays, birthdays...
National Caregivers Month and Taking Time for Yourself
Did you know that November is National Family Caregivers Month? If you are a caregiver, you may not realize what day it is, let alone...
Gilchrist Honors Veterans on Veterans Day and Every Day of the Year
As the nation honors American heroes for their military service on Veterans Day, November 11, Gilchrist staff and volunteers will celebrate with area residential care...
Benefits of Hospice: Why Starting Hospice Earlier May Be Better
Benefits of Hospice: Why Starting Hospice Earlier May Be Better | November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a time to raise awareness of...
More Time for Treasured Moments
Gilchrist takes on her mother’s medical care, so Carol can focus on just being a daughter and sharing treasured moments again. Carol Grap had been...
In Honor of Spiritual/Pastoral Care Week, a Gilchrist Chaplain Reflects on His Experience
Spiritual/Pastoral Care Week (October 25 to 31) is a time to honor and recognize the important work of spiritual caregivers. During my first two months...
The Benefits of Early Palliative Care
Understanding the benefits of early palliative care requires understanding palliative care in general. Palliative care is not a single service but rather a philosophy of...
Supporting a Grieving Friend
Grief is a universal experience that we all share. Many of us have been touched by grief ourselves, and we know how painful it can...
Veteran Granted One Final Wish
As Todd Morley’s cancer grew progressively worse, he had one final wish — to marry his life-long love, Tammy. Tammy had been caring for him...