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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....