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.
Gilchrist Ambassadors Educate People about Death, Dying and Planning for the End of Life
Gilchrist Ambassadors Educate People about Death, Dying and Planning for the End of Life This blog was written and contributed by Myra Katz I’m a Gilchrist...
Steps of Hope Remembrance Event Brings Hope and Healing
Steps of Hope Remembrance Event Brings Hope and Healing “The possibility of peace is all around us, in the world and in nature. Peace is...
What Are the Signs of End Stage Heart Failure?
What Are the Signs of End Stage Heart Failure? About 6.2 million adults in the U.S. have heart failure, and heart disease is responsible for...
A Furry Friend Brings Unexpected Joy After a Loss
A Furry Friend Brings Unexpected Joy After a Loss In May, I met with my Gilchrist grief counselor, Hilary Harrington, after the loss of my...
Gilchrist Signs Joint Venture with Luminis Health
Gilchrist Signs Joint Venture with Luminis Health Luminis Health Gilchrist Lifecare Institute will enhance elder care services in Anne Arundel County Gilchrist has formed a...
What to Do When a Person Stops Eating and Drinking in Hospice
What to Do When a Person Stops Eating and Drinking in Hospice A person in hospice may stop eating and drinking when they near the...
Dying As Her Authentic Self
Dying As Her Authentic Self In honor of Pride Month, we are sharing a beautiful story written by a Gilchrist chaplain about how she helped...
Nursing Assistants Week – Celebrating Our Hospice Aides
Nursing Assistants Week – Celebrating Our Hospice Aides Nursing Assistants Week (June 16–22) is a special time to celebrate and recognize the efforts of all...
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...