“The loss of my husband and mother impacted me greatly. Hospice of the Northwest played a huge role in supporting me in both instances. I was a volunteer when my husband died and my mother was in hospice when I was caring for her.” Hospice of the Northwest volunteer,...
For 20 years, Lynn taught dance and created choreography for a local dance school, Skagit Valley Academy of Dance. During this time, Lynn raised her kids and channeled her love for dance. After working several years as an audiologist for a local Ear, Nose, and Throat...
Many people think spiritual care is focused on religion. “We don’t have any particular spiritual or religious affiliation,” says Karuna, a board-certified chaplain, and spiritual counselor. “I have no agenda. Our role is to meet people where they are and walk with...
Meet Katie Davis, LICSW, APHSW-C. Social Workers are an important part of your dedicated hospice care team, serving as your advocate, your resource, and support for your loved ones during your end-of-life journey. “Social work spoke to me because it really is a...
Donors help the hospice team overcome barriers for a patient in homelessness The end-of-life process can be difficult and scary. Patients can face additional challenges during this time, such as a lack of resources or support systems. This was the case for one Hospice...
Donors Provide Third Bladder Scanner In mid-September, Hospice of the Northwest clinicians were thrilled to receive a third bladder scanner for patient visits. Bladder scanners are essentially tiny, portable ultrasound machines charged in the office and deployed with...
