By Tamera Manzanares Three children, all different heights, are standing beneath an apple tree. Each child stands on a small box, but only the tallest can reach the fruit. The shorter children receive more boxes so they too can reach … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares We know breastfeeding helps babies and moms, but some benefits may be surprising. This natural process, for example, is a stepping stone to obesity prevention. Breastfeeding is an “on demand” process dictated by a baby’s hunger and … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares You’ve heard of the goose that laid the golden egg. How about the duck with the golden ticket? A $500 grand prize will be the big draw of the second annual Rubber Ducky Race for Hospice on … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares It’s hot and dry. Smoke from the Beaver Creek wildfire has spread a consistent haze in our valley, and new fires are cropping up throughout the state. It’s hard to ignore the imminent threat in our own … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares When it comes to living well and living long, statistics are not in men’s favor. On average, men die about five years sooner than women and have higher death rates for most leading causes of death including … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares If and when to become pregnant is one of the most important decisions a woman or couple will make. But becoming pregnant is not always a conscious decision. About 45 percent of pregnancies in the U.S. are … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Advance planning. Advance directives. Living wills. These terms tend to raise a lot of questions: How are they different? Which one do I need? Why do I need it? The latter question, while difficult, is the most … Continue reading
Thank you to everyone who participated in our annual Hospice Daffodils fundraiser. We are grateful to the 60 volunteers in Routt and Moffat counties who gave their time (more than 200 hours) to help with this event. This fundraiser also … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Loss can take different forms, each carrying with it a heavy bundle of difficult emotions. It can be hard to express these emotions in a healthy way that helps a person grieve but does not consume their … Continue reading
Purchase your Hospice Daffodils online today! They are $5 per bunch, $24 for five bunches and $46 for 10 bunches. They will be ready for pick up on March 15 at the Steamboat Springs and Craig VNA offices on March … Continue reading