At Hospice of the Northwest, we believe in living each day to the fullest. In the spirit of embracing every moment, we are embracing a new look! Our brand update focuses on readability and accessibility, with a new, bright color pallet. The primary focus of our brand...
Cam is a miniature poodle with a huge heart. He spent much of his life bonded closely with his owner, a dog lover who lived in a retirement facility in the late years of life. Cam and his person shared a strong bond, he was a companion, friend, confidant, and reason...
For hospice patient Rob Guy and his wife Andrea, taking to the sky was a lifelong ritual. Andrea explains, “When we were dating 50 years ago, and of course after we were married, I noticed Rob was always looking skyward and he started teaching me. He knew all the...
Each clinician now has their own set of SuperEars to assist with patient and family communication. In late 2019, donors funded the purchase of several SuperEar sound amplifiers. These devices were deployed by several clinicians and volunteers as a trial to see if they...
Trauma affects everyone at some point during the course of a lifetime. At the end of a person’s life, there are increased feelings of vulnerability, unknowns, and pain– especially when faced with chronic illness and other stressors. During this time, trauma can...
By Leslie Estep, MD - Chair of the Hospice of the Northwest Ethics Committee When managing serious illness, patients, families and staff may find themselves unprepared for some of the difficult issues they face. Differences in personal values may create conflict or...
