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.
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...
Support Hospice in Tanzania by Purchasing Handmade Jewelry, Art and More
Support Hospice in Tanzania by Purchasing Handmade Jewelry, Art and More Shoulder to shoulder—or bega kwa bega, in Swahili—is how we at Gilchrist approach our...
Taste is coming to you…VIRTUALLY!
During the COVID-19 crisis, Gilchrist continues to play a vital role in Howard County, as the number of area residents receiving hospice and elder medical...
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Reflections from a Pediatric Hospice Nurse
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month—a time to recognize and honor the children who are battling cancer, the children who are survivors of cancer, and...
Chaplains: The Heart of Hospice Care
At the end of life, many people turn to spirituality or religion as they grapple with emotions and feelings about death and dying. Some may...
Using Oxygen Safely at Home
While each of us breathes oxygen every day without thinking about it, those with lung disease or other serious illnesses may have difficulty getting enough...