March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize not just the milestones women have reached, but the quiet, essential work they’ve done in rooms many people don’t want to think about. There’s a particular kind of courage required to sit with someone who is dying. To stay. To not look away. To say: you […]
For one family connected to Pathways Hospice, Baja is more than a destination. It’s a place woven into their story. For nearly 15 years, they traveled there together at least once a year — creating memories in the desert landscape, surrounded by cacti, sunshine, and time together as a family. It became one of their […]
By Brooke Rambold, Pathways Manager of Psychosocial Services In hospice care – whether you are a caregiver, family member, or part of the care team – there are moments when everything can feel like too much. The phone rings. Symptoms change. Emotions rise. You’re holding anticipatory grief, decision-making, exhaustion, and love all at the same […]
Yesterday morning, Pathways team members Natalie Petersen and Ryan Bluth joined Brian and Tanner on Good Morning NOCO to discuss one of the most important — and often misunderstood — topics in healthcare: end-of-life care. During the conversation, they explained when families should consider reaching out for hospice support, what services are available, and why […]
At Pathways, volunteerism is rooted in compassion — but sometimes, it also blossoms into something even more beautiful: friendship. For Mary and Tonia, what began as a desire to give back has grown into a partnership that has quietly supported patients, families, staff — and each other — for years. Mary’s Story: Hospice Is in […]
After someone dies, many people say, “I don’t know what I’m supposed to be doing.” The truth is, there isn’t a right way to grieve. Loss can feel disorienting. You might feel overwhelmed one moment and numb the next. You may be functioning on the outside while quietly struggling inside. All of that is normal. […]
For more than 22 years, Pat DesJardin quietly and faithfully served as a volunteer care companion with Pathways Hospice. Recently featured in Fifty & Better Magazine (check it out here on page 38: https://issuu.com/rmparent/docs/fifty_better_spring), Pat reflected on his long journey in hospice volunteering—and the lessons it taught him. After moving to Loveland in 1997 to […]
Today we’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the amazing students at Bacon Elementary School in Fort Collins for creating beautiful handmade Valentine’s Day cards for Pathways patients. Their student council chose two organizations to support with these thoughtful cards, and we are truly honored to be one of them. The kindness and care […]
Hospice is designed to meet patients wherever they live and wherever they feel most comfortable. But serious illness is not always predictable. There are moments when symptoms escalate quickly, caregivers become overwhelmed, or families simply need additional support to continue providing care at home. During those moments, the inpatient care center at Pathways becomes a […]
Choosing hospice is not a casual decision. It’s often made during a season of emotional exhaustion, uncertainty, and urgency, when families are trying to make the best possible choice for someone they love while carrying fear, grief, and a thousand unanswered questions. In moments like that, people naturally look for signals of trust, quality, and […]