By Tamera Manzanares Ruth Rose Hutton was a fighter. As she aged, multiple falls compromised her independence, but her spirit endured. She always seemed to recover, surprising her doctors and family, who were grateful to have her in their lives … Continue reading
Relief, gratitude, closure. You are likely to hear these words if you speak to individuals who have received support from our Hospice team during a loved one’s end-of-life journey. They will tell you about feeling relieved to have help from … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Holiday traditions are complicated. They can provide a sense of stability in our ever-changing world, especially for children, but they can also compound grief for children who have lost a friend or loved one. Katy Thiel leads … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Extending kindness is good for our wellbeing, especially when we feel sad or lonely because someone we love is no longer with us. The holidays can exasperate these feelings with traditions and rituals that remind us of … Continue reading
This year we learned that, while we cannot always count on Mother Nature, we can rely on Routt County residents and businesses to support Hospice. Due to low water in the Yampa River, we held the Rubber Ducky Race at … Continue reading
We want to thank residents and businesses for making our fourth annual Craig Rubber Ducky Race on Aug. 4 a success. This year we held the race in conjunction with the Moffat County Hot Air Balloon Festival. It was great … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares If there were ever a summer Saturday to get up bright and early, it’s August 4. That’s the first day of the Moffat County Hot Air Balloon festival and a host of activities that go with it, … Continue reading
Thank you to all residents, businesses and volunteers who participated in our 2018 Hospice Daffodils fundraiser. This is the first year we held this fundraiser in Grand County, and we couldn’t be happier with its success. It is a testament … Continue reading
Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2018 Hospice Daffodils fundraiser. It’s heartwarming to see daffodils in businesses, schools and homes throughout Moffat and Routt counties. It is a testament to residents’ kindness and compassion and the tremendous community … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Most people who have experienced hospice will tell you, it takes a special person to be a hospice nurse. Rebecca Aither, a hospice nurse in Grand County, does not feel so much special as she does fortunate. … Continue reading