Questions to Ask When Considering a Hospice Provider

Being comfortable is the top priority when faced with a terminal illness and no longer seeking curative treatments. Comfort is a place where peace exists.  Hospice is the place people turn to […]

Transitions: Free Support for Aging Seniors and Those With a Life-Threatening Illness

Everyone needs help at some point in life. But as humans, we sometimes have difficulty asking for it or knowing where support is available. A special program at Clear Path […]

Camp Sunrise: Helping Central Oregon Children Overcome Grief

The phrase, “I want to come back again next weekend,” is music to the ears of outgoing Bereavement Coordinator Diane Kellstrom and her newly appointed replacement, Kat Rachman.  “We were […]

Saluting Our Local Veterans: Sharing Stories of Service in Honor of Memorial Day

This month, to honor and recognize the fantastic men and women who serve our country, we interviewed several local veterans. These men and women not only dedicated their early years […]

Hospice Volunteers: A Glimpse Into Why They Do What They Do

Everyone finds their way to hospice one way or another. Often, a friend or family member’s terminal illness provides the first introduction. That experience plants an extraordinary seed in the […]

Why You Should Choose A Non-Profit For Hospice Care

Making decisions about hospice care can feel like a monumental task. The process is deeply emotional, as you navigate big choices about how you want to live the rest of […]

When to Start Thinking About Hospice Care

When confronting terminal illness and end-of-life planning, making the choice to begin hospice care can seem daunting and fraught with mixed and troubling emotions. Along with common misconceptions about hospice, discontinuing […]

A New Way to Think About Hospice – History and Hospice According to Dr. David Tretheway

The idea of a person dying with dignity has surprisingly not been a focal point in healthcare until the 1950s when Dame Cicely Saunders shed light on the fact that […]

The Why Behind Festival of Trees

Every November, as families prepare for their Thanksgiving feast, the local Central Oregon community comes together to ring in the holiday season in support of a cause near and dear […]

Central Oregon Veteran Heroes – Honoring the Honor Guard and All They Do

Like clockwork, on the third Wednesday of every month at 4:30 pm, an exceptional group of veterans gathers at the Wall of Honor located on the grounds of ClearPath Healthcare […]