- This Thanksgiving we focus on the thanks - This Thanksgiving we focus on the thanks! It's been a difficult year. Now we head into the holidays with coronavirus cases on the rise and so much uncertain about family gatherings. So, instead of bemoaning traditions that might not work this year, let's focus on the "thanks" part. Continue Reading
- Day of the Dead 2020 - Join us in a virtual Day of the Dead celebration with Solace House and Kansas City Hospice. Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a day of commemoration - an opportunity for individuals to come together to honor, reflect and celebrate the memory of their loved ones who have died. This bilingual event… Continue Reading
- No right way to grieve - by Susan Wurtenberger, MS, LMSW, Grief Support Specialist There is no right or wrong way to grieve. There are no acceptable or unacceptable emotions. There is no timeline for adjusting. There is no prescribed way to cope. Am I doing this right? It's a common question. Your grief is your own, and, just like your… Continue Reading
- Fall is a season for reflection - by David S. Wiley, President & CEO, Kansas City Hospice Fall is a season for reflection. I love this time of year because of the change in the weather and the beauty of the Fall colors that will appear in full force in the upcoming weeks. I am also reflecting on today, October 1, as… Continue Reading
- Celebrating our 40th Anniversary - This year is our 40th anniversary of caring for the families of Kansas City. On November 3, 1980, Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care was founded to bring expert care, peace of mind, comfort, guidance, and hope to people who are affected by life-limiting illness or by grief. Continue Reading