Our staff at The Haven Assisted Living Facility remind us to think of elders in our families and communities who may be feeling lonely this holiday season. Spend time with a loved one. Look at family photos, watch holiday movies, … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Every week, Jo Anne Grace volunteers at LiftUp Routt County food bank. It makes her feel good to give back but also helps her remember her mother who, driven by a passion to help those less fortunate, … Continue reading
Children’s Grief Awareness Day on Thursday (Nov. 16) raises awareness of children around us who are facing loss. There are more grieving children than most of us realize. One out of every five children will face the death of a … Continue reading
By April Anthony Managing children’s health needs, as well as our own, is a constantly changing and challenging process. This is especially true this time of year when winter weather, cold and flu season and the holidays add stress to … Continue reading
Dear Friends, I am writing today with many emotions as I share with you that I have tendered my resignation with our Board of Directors. It has come time in my life to pursue other avenues. My daughter and I … Continue reading
It was a cold and rainy Saturday, but there was no shortage of enthusiasm for rubber duckies bobbing down the Yampa River on Sept. 23. As always, Routt County residents and businesses rallied to support the Steamboat Rubber Ducky Race … Continue reading
Another successful Rubber Ducky Race is in the books! We’re grateful to the Craig community for supporting this event, held Aug. 26 as a fundraiser for our Hospice program. It’s a joy every year to see families and residents follow … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares From driving through snow storms to perusing Facebook for a free refrigerator, Mary Dean Stevenson has learned that caring for someone often extends beyond the expected. A home health nurse for more than five years, she has … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Sharon Stoddard didn’t think she needed hospice. Her mother Nina, had been living with her for several years when Nina’s health began to decline. Stoddard knew her mother was nearing end-of-life and was prepared to care for … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares When a person isn’t feeling well, their first stop usually is their family health care provider. Primary care providers see patients with a wide range of complaints including depression, anxiety and other symptoms affecting both their physical … Continue reading