How Hospice Care Brings Families Together
When Gail and Gloria admitted their elderly mother to hospice as she neared the end of her life, they mentioned that they had a younger brother who had been estranged from the family for the past [...]
Happy Holidays from the staff and volunteers at The Denver Hospice!
Over the last several years, volunteers and staff from The Denver Hospice have come together to celebrate the Holidays with the patients and families we serve. We are thrilled to share that this [...]
Why I’m Honored to be a Hospice CNA
When you think of the word hospice, what comes to mind? You may feel uncomfortable if you associate it with death. You may feel grateful if someone you love has received hospice care. You may [...]
34 Rewarding Years as a Hospice Nurse
After 34 years as a nurse with The Denver Hospice, Eileen Howerzyl is retiring. She leaves knowing her work has helped countless families navigate one of life’s most challenging passages. She [...]
From Experiencing Loss to Giving Back
For 12 years, Sheri and Gene were unstoppable. Gene built a successful career as a senior officer at a Fortune 500 company before retiring at age 60. The couple traveled the world’s most [...]
I Became Best Friends with a Hospice Patient
Sitting in her wheelchair, Florence smiles up at Felicia as she carefully paints Florence’s nails with shimmering gold polish. Felicia then gently applies a light coat of lipstick to finish the [...]
Susan Langley: The Woman Who Moved Mountains
If you’ve come across Susan Langley in your lifetime, you wouldn’t forget her. Or, as she likes to put it, “My voice will be in your head.” Having worked at The Denver Hospice for 22 [...]