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.
Navigating Life and Loss: A Family’s Heartfelt Journey with Gilchrist
In the quiet solemnity that accompanies the end of a life well-lived, many caregivers find themselves balancing the dual roles of caretaker and loved one....
A Century of Service: A Veteran’s Final Salute
Gilchrist recently had the honor of celebrating one of its own heroes, Ernest Briggs. On July 2, 2024, Ernest, a 102-year-old Navy veteran, was given...
The Silver Lining Sisters: Finding Hope and Healing Through Shared Grief
Grief is a profoundly personal experience, often leaving individuals feeling isolated and overwhelmed. However, for a special group of women who met in a six-week...
Unlock Your Potential: Your Next Career Opportunity Awaits!
Unlock Your Potential: Your Next Career Opportunity Awaits! Join us in person on Monday, September 9, 20242:00 pm – 5:00 pm Gilchrist Center Baltimore1060 E...
Honoring Sacrifice: Celebrating Purple Heart Month with Gilchrist
August is Purple Heart Month, a time when Gilchrist pays tribute to the brave men and women who were wounded or made the ultimate sacrifice...
Take Charge of Tomorrow: Why National Make a Will Month Matters
August is the Perfect Time to Make a Will August is recognized as National “Make a Will” Month. At Gilchrist, where we prioritize advance care...
Home is Where the Heart is: Veteran’s Last Salute
Many people misunderstand hospice as a place. They don’t know that hospice is actually a philosophy centered on providing compassionate, high-quality care to seriously ill...
From Care to Casting: A Gilchrist Fishing Adventure
In 1996, Mike Richardson faced the challenge of caring for his mother, who was dying of cancer, while juggling a demanding job that did not...
Marlene Hart’s Journey with Gilchrist
Marlene Hart’s Journey with Gilchrist: A Testament to Comprehensive Hospice Care Marlene Hart’s life journey has been marked by health challenges, but her resilience has...
Steps of Hope 2024
Steps of Hope 2024 On Sunday, June 9, 2024, Gilchrist presented its 9th Annual Steps of Hope: A Tribute Walk at Cromwell Valley Park. This...