Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Artists Pitch in to Complete Mosaic Mural
Perched in a wheelchair in her Webster Groves back yard, Ethel Koeppe, 92, looked on as the final piece went into her artistic piece de resistance.
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Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Awareness Day Puts Focus on End-of-Life Wishes
National Healthcare Decisions Day on Monday, April 16, is the perfect time to start a conversation about end-of-life wishes with your loved ones, according to a press release from Crossroads Hospice in Kansas City.
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Sunday, April 01, 2012
Resident Presented Caring More Award
Tallmadge -- Lynn Werbecki said her perspective on social work changed when her twins were born three months early.
The children spent several weeks in a neonatal intensive care unit before she could bring them home.
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Sunday, March 11, 2012
Hospice cited for supporting Guard families
Crossroads Hospice was recently honored for its outstanding support of spouses of reserve members.
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Wednesday, February 22, 2012
KV Challenge nets more than $48,000
The Keith Valley Challenge, the annual floor hockey fundraising marathon held this year on Feb. 10 and Feb. 11, raised $48,478 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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Sunday, February 19, 2012
Crossroads Hospice seeks volunteers
Crossroads Hospice is seeking compassionate volunteers to join its team of "Ultimate Givers," who strive to provide extra love and comfort to terminally ill patients and their families in St. Louis County and other areas.
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Wednesday, February 08, 2012
February is American Heart Month
February is American Hearth Month, a time to recognize the importance of keeping your heart healthy. If you’ve recently lost a family member or close friend, the pain of a broken heart may be devastating – from the inside out.
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Saturday, February 04, 2012
Hospice patient’s wish takes flight at Akron airport
It was perfect flying weather: sunny skies, temperatures in the upper 40s and little wind.
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Monday, January 30, 2012
Crossroads Hospice Opens in Maryland Heights
Crossroads Hospice recently celebrated the opening of its new location at 2380 Schuetz Road in Maryland Heights. The hospice will provide comprehensive care to patients and their families in St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin and Jefferson counties.
Marala Horan is the executive director. She joined Crossroads after serving as senior regional director of Coventry Health Care in Hazelwood. Sue Fenlon is the clinical director.
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Holiday Toy Drive
Crossroads Hospice patient Tommy Beck started the Midtown Secret Santas Toy Drive out of his home 12 years ago to help children in need during the holiday season. Growing into a community event complete with an appearance by Santa Claus, the annual toy drive for the Salvation Army draws dozens of residents of all ages.
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
Crossroads Hospice Honors Veterans
Frank Taylor, 83, a Navy veteran who served 30 years in the Navy after joining in 1947, is given an award of honor by Bill Douglas, a chaplain with Crossroads Hospice. Taylor was among the 21 military veterans, all residents at the Four Seasons Living Center, who were recognized for their service to the country by representatives from the hospice.
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
Inaugural ‘Caring More’ award goes to beyond-the-call social worker
Catherine Logan, director of Resident Support Services at the King’s Daughters and Sons Home in Bartlett, has been chosen as the inaugural recipient of the Crossroads Hospice “Caring More” award.
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
Navy retiree to lead Vets Day program
Minerva students will learn about the importance of honoring veterans in a presentation at 9 a.m. Friday featuring Crossroads Hospice Chaplain James Scalf, a Master Chief of the US Navy (retired).
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Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Fairborn resident honored by Crossroads Hospice
The American psychologist and philosopher William James once said, “The great use of life is to spend it for something that outlasts it.”
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Crossroads Hospice opens first Kansas location in neighboring Lenexa
Crossroads Hospice has opened its first Kansas location in Lenexa, at 11150 Thompson Ave.
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Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Talented beyond measure
At 96, Frances Aileen Elizabeth Strabley Krieger Rebenack is the real-life embodiment of that wise adage “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow! What a Ride!’ ”
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Friday, September 23, 2011
Crossroads Hospice is seeking volunteers for its “Honor our Veterans" recognition campaign
The hospice, with offices at 3743 Boettler Oaks Drive, Suite E, Green, is looking for compassionate volunteers, ROTC cadets, members of the armed forces, and their loved ones, in a project to honor veterans in Carroll, Harrison, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas and Wayne counties this fall.
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Thursday, September 08, 2011
Crossroads Hospice launches veterans recognition campaign
Kansas City, MO — Crossroads Hospice is looking for volunteers, ROTC cadets, members of the armed forces and their loved ones to participate in a special project to honor Kansas City metro area veterans.
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Travelling Vietnam Wall Comes to Fairlawn
FAIRLAWN: Scores of motorcycles and the truck carrying the pieces of a traveling Vietnam memorial wall rolled past Joseph “Zak” Zakrzewski and into the Catavolos Funeral Home and Rose Hill Burial Park on Tuesday.
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Ultimate Givers Needed
Crossroads Hospice seeks compassionate volunteers to join its team of "Ultimate Givers," who strive to provide extra love and comfort to terminally ill patients and their families throughout the Kansas City area.
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Saturday, July 23, 2011
Family Reunion is Perfect Gift for 83-Year-Old Couple
DOVER — Hospice patients Herman and Mary Weigand couldn’t think of anything they wanted more than to spend the day with their six children, including their son Johnathon, who they hadn’t seen in seven years.
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Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Nursing Home Resident Treated to Special Circus
SPRINGFIELD — “I’ve never seen anything like this,” said Phil Goltzene, 77, as baby exotic animals were shepherded out the door of Eaglewood Village Care Center at the conclusion of his specially requested circus.
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Saturday, May 21, 2011
Center puts together model day to honor 89-year-old resident
As a hairdresser made some final touches to Dorothy Novak's white locks and rosy cheeks, about 80 people assembled in the lobby of the Elmcroft of Sagamore Hills to await her entrance.
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Monday, May 16, 2011
Crossroads Hospice announces 'Caring More' award
In a move to honor social workers and their advocacy for those in need, Crossroads Hospice announces the first "Caring More" award for a social worker who goes above and beyond for his/her patients and community. Nominations are currently being accepted.
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Monday, May 16, 2011
Crossroads Hospice announces opening of Kansas office
Crossroads Hospice has chosen Lenexa as its first location in Kansas and has named hospice industry leader John Carney as executive director. Carney will oversee a staff of 40 at the new office, initially serving the greater Kansas City area including Johnson, Leavenworth, Wyandotte, Douglas and Miami counties, with plans to serve patients in Coffey, Franklin, Linn, Lyon, Osage and Shawnee counties.
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Friday, April 22, 2011
Bethel Hospice Patient Gets Visit from Cincinnati Zoo
Crossroads Hospice patient and 85-year-old Bethel resident Kathryn Beighle is fascinated by all creatures with scales, feathers and fur.
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Friday, April 22, 2011
KC hospice patient honored with 'Star Wars' celebration through Crossroads Hospice Gift of a Day program
Kansas City resident Tom Allison grew up watching the original Star Wars trilogy, following the epic adventures of Han Solo and Luke Skywalker and acting out lightsaber battles with his friends. A hospice patient at age forty-one, he wanted to spend his “Gift of a Day” reliving favorite memories as a lifelong fan of the series.
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Thursday, April 07, 2011
End of life planning eases pain, suffering for all
If you’ve ever tried to talk with teenagers about drugs or sex, you know how difficult it is to broach a sensitive topic with a loved one.
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Marine pilot honored for decades of service to U.S.
For 25 years, Maj. Leonard Mapes, 88, flew enemy skies and spent long periods of time away from his family in order to protect his country. Even today, he proudly wears a Marine cap and colors and speaks freely of what a life as a serviceman meant to him.
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Thursday, February 17, 2011
Salute, lobster meal part of 76-year-old’s ‘Gift of a Day’
This was the military career send-off Frances Greene deserved. The 1952 Dunbar High School graduate and 30-year Air Force veteran was honored with her “Gift of a Day” on Feb. 10 at Friendship Village.
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Monday, February 14, 2011
An issue we need to talk about
Despite the debate about whether or not Medicare should pay for end-of-life conversations between physicians and patients, one thing remains abundantly clear: These discussions must happen if we're going to respect people's wishes and provide the quality of care that everyone deserves.
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Friday, February 11, 2011
Over 230,000 Ohioans living with Alzheimer's
Next week is Alzheimer’s and Dementia Awareness Week, and a time to recognize the over 230,000 people in Ohio living with Alzheimer’s.
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Inpatient hospice services now offered at GMC
Gwinnett Medical Center has entered a partnership that allows it to offer inpatient hospice services. Staffed by employees from Tucker-based Crossroads Hospice and newly-trained GMC workers, inpatient hospice beds with around-the-clock support for patients and families are now available.
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
World Heart Day - A day to recognize the importance of keeping your heart healthy
September 26 is World Heart Day – a day to recognize the importance of
keeping your heart healthy. But what do you do if your heart feels
broken?
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Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Op-Ed: Elderly Americans in nursing homes should have hospice instead of agressive treatment
Two studies published today in the New England Journal of Medicine
suggest that a surprising number of elderly Americans in nursing homes
should have hospice care instead of aggressive treatment...
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Monday, September 06, 2010
Op-Ed: According to the NHPCO, more than 13 million people juggle the huge responsibilities of working full-time while caring for family members
But let’s remember Labor Day’s real meaning and use it as a time to
recognize issues facing today’s employees. Among the most serious:
working full-time while caring for elderly family members...
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Friday, August 06, 2010
Seriousillness.org Launched to Support Family Caregivers
If you’re one of the 30 million adult daughters and sons caring for a
seriously-ill family member, you’re the backbone of the health care
system...
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Friday, July 23, 2010
Crossroads Hospice Announces Call for Nominations for First-Ever "Caring More"
In a move to honor social workers and their advocacy for those in need,
Crossroads Hospice announces the first “Caring More” award for a social
worker...
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Thursday, May 20, 2010
Crossroads Hospice Cuts Ribbon on New $1.8 Million Home, Celebrates New Jobs
A celebration of job creation and business growth. Established in 1995
and serving the Dayton area since 2007, Crossroads Hospice officially
cuts the ribbon on its new home, marking a significant addition to the
local economy. In 36 months, Crossroads has grown from 10 to 80
employees,
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Beautiful Balloon Launch and Community Cook-Out Honor Loved Ones' Memories with Joy
Cotton candy, popcorn, sidewalk chalk and colorful balloons are not
typical fare at a memorial service. Crossroads Hospice hosts a casual
and festive memorial picnic for those who have lost family members in
the past year.
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Stress Awareness Month - A great time to take control of the things that cause you strain and anxiety
April is Stress Awareness Month—a great time to take control of the things that cause you strain and anxiety.
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Friday, April 16, 2010
Op-Ed: Americans less likely to talk to a parent about end-of-lie wishes than a "just say no" talk with their kids
If you’ve ever tried to talk with teenagers about drugs or sex, you know
how difficult it is to broach a sensitive topic with a loved one. But
as difficult as these conversations are, there’s one that’s even
tougher...
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Friday, January 01, 2010
Hospice Volunteers help provide a system of care for patients and families
Crossroads Hospice seeks compassionate and emotionally mature volunteers
to provide support to hospice patients and their families in Oklahoma,
Lincoln, Canadian, Cleveland, Grady, Logan, Pottawatomie and McClain
counties.
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