By Tamera Manzanares Community connections can make us feel happy, accepted and less lonely. Sometimes, connections turn into friendships that fill a void left by those we have lost. This is the case for Anita Reynolds a lifelong Craig resident … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Good nutrition, a step stone to a healthy life, starts early. To establish a healthy diet during pregnancy and early childhood, families need access to nutritious foods as well education and support to help them overcome barriers … Continue reading
Crawling and walking are exciting milestones for babies. This newfound mobility, however, can be challenging for parents tasked with keeping their children safe in the home. Babies and toddlers on the move can push, pull and climb their way into … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Strong relationships and trust between hospice patients and hospice teams yield the most meaningful benefits. Trust takes time, and many people nearing end-of-life are waiting too long to begin hospice care. Although patients with a life expectancy … 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
By Tamera Manzanares Almost half of Americans have never heard of sepsis, and many people who have heard of the condition think it’s rare. The reality is much different. Sepsis causes at least 250,000 deaths in the U.S. each year, … Continue reading
This month we celebrated National Assisted Living Week®. This year’s theme, Capture the Moment, reminds us to seize the day and continue to find purpose in life. Residents at The Haven Assisted Living Facility in Hayden certainly give purpose to … 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 Breastfeeding is a natural process that benefits babies and moms, but it doesn’t always come easy. Learning breastfeeding skills while coping with exhaustion and the ups and downs of being a new mom can be overwhelming and … Continue reading