- Circle of Lights Photo Essay - On May 21, 2019 our annual Circle of Lights was once again scheduled to light up the Plaza with more than 1,300 luminaries. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had more rain in store. Although this year's event is over, there is still time to make a donation in memory of a loved one. 100% of… Continue Reading
- 1300 Candles – Remembrance and Grief - by Lisa Templeton-Farmer, Director of Grief Programs at Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care Remembrance and grief - As Memorial Day approaches I often hear families discussing memories, memorials and family rituals. Grief itself is an individual experience, and so is how we choose to remember our loved ones. That's an important concept when people… Continue Reading
- Advance directives – who will speak for you if you are unable? - By David Wiley, President & CEO, Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care National Healthcare Decisions Day is every April 16 to remind us about advance planning. Because it's the day after tax day, it's easy to remember! “I have an Advance Directive not because I have a serious illness, but because I have a family.” —… Continue Reading
- Volunteering is 3 times blessed - When you volunteer: 1. You bless the organization you've chosen. 2. You bless the person or family you impact. 3. You give blessings to yourself. Our 500+ volunteers at Kansas City Hospice will tell you that they receive as much or more from their efforts as do the lives they impact. Think volunteering with hospice… Continue Reading
- A Passion for Art at Any Age - A Passion for Art at Any Age by Sheila Palmer, Volunteer with Kansas City Hospice When you volunteer in hospice, you so often meet really interesting people. I have been visiting a wonderful 96-year-old named Nina who is pretty remarkable. Nina's passion used to be reading, but four years ago she realized it was getting… Continue Reading
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