Blog: Hospice & Palliative Care Insights - 2014
Volunteer Spotlight: Get on board the Volunteer Train
Posted on December 27, 2014
For 13 years, Tracey Dawson worked as a train dispatcher for Amtrak. She helped make the connections that kept the trains running on time.
Now, she makes a different type of connection as a volunteer for Crossroads Hospice in Philadelphia, PA. 
Patient Clowns Around on “Gift of a Day”
For Ronald Shobert’s “Gift of a Day,” his care team wanted to honor the 86-year-old’s legacy of laughter.
Starting a Family Discussion About Hospice
Even when we know a loved one is very sick, it can be hard to accept a terminal diagnosis. As your family negotiates their role as caregivers, communication is key to keeping everyone on the same page.
5 Ways to Honor Your Loved One’s Memory
Posted on December 18, 2014
Coping with a the loss of a loved one can be difficult around special days like the anniversary of the loss, weddings, graduations and of course, the holidays. One way to cope with grief during the holidays is to honor that person’s memory with a tradition or ritual. In fact, it’s been found that creating a ritual can help lessen the impact of loss.Continue reading 
Two Country Music Divas, One Unforgettable Gift
Posted on December 16, 2014
Country music fans know her as the Queen. Listeners know her as the girl from small town Kentucky with a diva’s presence and ten number one albums. Crossroads Hospice patient Dorothy Rogers knows her as hero and now, can count her as a supporter.
Rogers has been a lifelong fan of Loretta Lynn, one of country music’s most prolific stars. The 77-year-old, under care with Crossroads Hospice in Kansas City, has visited Lynn’s childhood ranch and met with her daughters and husband, all in the hopes of getting up close to her hero. Continue reading
