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Metro woman battling terminal illness meets Luke Bryan
An 88-year-old woman battling a terminal illness got to meet country music star Luke Bryan before his concert at Sprint Center Friday night. -
World War II veteran who has enjoyed Royals games on radio, TV sees first game in person
A 94-year-old World War II veteran attended his first ever Royals game Thursday night at Kauffman Stadium. Thomas Cushenbery used to listen to the Royals on the radio, and now after nine decades of being a baseball fan he got to see the Boys in Blue in person. -
Greater Cleveland Aquarium provides a special day for hospice patient
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - A Crossroads hospice patient got the trip of a lifetime on Thursday.
Russell Milkovich, of Brunswick, has always loved marine life so he and his family took time to visit the Greater Cleveland Aquarium to enjoy the reptiles and a wide range of fish from Lake Erie and across the globe. -
WWII Navy veteran with terminal illness honored for his service with special escort
A World War II veteran battling a terminal illness received a special escort to the National World War I Museum on Wednesday. -
Neighbors: Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care grants hot air balloon ride
Reta Warren, 96, took to the skies early Wednesday morning on her first hot air balloon ride, something she had wanted to do since she was a child. -
96-year-old woman battling terminal illness soars to new heights, completes lifelong goal
On the day that a woman battling a terminal illness gave up her apartment to move into hospice care, her final wish on her bucket list was granted. -
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care seeks student volunteers
With the school year wrapping up, Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care is seeking high school and college student to volunteer to work with terminally ill patients in the Kansas City area. -
Crossroads Hospital, Bill Donuts thank first responders
Crossroads Hospice and Bill’s Donuts thanks first responders Monday with coffee and donuts in drive-thru style. -
Hospice data looks at time spent with patients
Choosing a hospice care provider can be a multi-faceted decision during a potentially stressful time, but the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are working to help make the decision easier for patients and their families. -
Residents in Garnett turn out to honor WWII veteran with own personal parade
Almost the entire town of Garnett turned out Wednesday to celebrate the life of one of their own. They held a parade for Vernon Hunt. Vernon is 96 now, living out his last days at Crossroads Hospice. -
Virtual dementia tour a "very intense" lesson in empathy
Suburban Pavilion Nursing Home hosted a virtual dementia tour Wednesday for staff, local officials and family members who wanted to experience how a patient with dementia sees, hears and feels in their world. -
Virtual Dementia tour provides inside look at the disease
More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's, and by 2050, that number could rise to 16 million, according to the Alzheimer's Association.
One local organization is teaching people how to care for those with the disease. Crossroads Hospice sponsored a "Virtual Dementia Tour" this week at Suburban Pavilion in North Randall. -
Crossroads Hospice Gift of the Day helps local meet Blake Shelton
A Sedalia woman was granted a wish to kiss country music star Blake Shelton recently through the Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care program Gift of the Day. -
KCMO woman battling terminal illness gets wish and meets country music star Josh Turner
A 76-year-old woman battling a terminal illness had a wish come true on Thursday night when she got to meet country music star Josh Turner. -
94-year-old hospice patient leads fitness class
A 94-year-old hospice patient proves that you're never too old to have fun and stay healthy. -
94-year-old fitness instructor to teach aerobics
Do not let her age fool you! A 94-year-old woman who loves fitness is proving you can be forever young by leading an aerobics class. -
K-9 teams help make dream come true for Leavenworth hospice patient
Larry Walker loves dogs. He said he still remembers the German Shepherd he had as a kid.
So on Tuesday, the folks at Leavenworth's Crossroads Hospice Care called in the canines.
K-9 units from local police squads showed off their stuff. Walker smiled as he watched the dogs go though exercises. -
Patriot Guard Riders escort disabled Vietnam War vet for his birthday
A veteran got quite the escort service to his birthday party. The Patriot Guard Riders escorted hospice patient and Vietnam War veteran Benny Thompson to a flag ceremony in his honor. It's part of the "Gift of a Day" program sponsored by Crossroads Hospice. -
Vietnam vet honored by Patriot Guard Riders
Sergeant Benny Thompson served as an artilleryman at the height of the Vietnam War.
Sunday, his sacrifices were honored as his family prepares for their soldier’s final deployment.
About a decade ago, Thompson had a stroke and soon his life will come to an end.
Thompson’s body is failing and he may only have a few months left to live. Crossroads Hospice gave him “a day out,” which is generally a final wish. -
Hospice patient gets red-carpet treatment at private screening
Joan Tovissi has spent a lifetime admiring the performers on the movie screen.
Monday, she got to be the star.
Tovissi, who will turn 86 on Saturday, was the guest of honor at a private screening of Singin’ in the Rain at Cinemark Movies 10, thanks to Crossroads Hospice’s Gift of a Day program. It’s a little like Make-a-Wish, but for patients of the hospice service.