Patient Stories
Life Lit Up: A Story of Compassion, Dignity, and Hospice Care
Ladena's Story Every life unfolds differently, with its own meanders and chapters. But for all of us, the value of compassion and dignity at the end of life remains constant. Ladena, a patient at Hospice of the Northwest, exemplifies how quality hospice care can...
Living Life to the Fullest: A Story of Hope and Hospice
After three months of hospice care, Gwynn has outlived her prognosis and has experienced a significant improvement in her quality of life. With pain and other symptoms under control, she can now do many things she enjoys, including a daily walk on a nearby trail. “Before hospice, I was dying. Now I’m living,” Gwynn said gratefully. “Hospice of the Northwest gave me my life back.”
Patient Spotlight: Heather
In this video, Hospice of the Northwest patient Heather, her family, and part of her hospice team share the values of coming onto hospice early and how hospice has enriched her life. Her reaction to what life is like while on hospice will probably surprise you.
Give the Gift of Cherished Moments
This holiday season, we reflect on the generosity and impact you, our donors, have made over the years. Your gift, no matter the size, helps create meaningful moments for our patients and memories for their loved ones to hold onto during their grief. Please consider...
Daughter Thanks Hospice “Angels”
The following is a thank you letter we received from the daughter of a Hospice of the Northwest patient. "I would like to say thank you to all hospice workers for the care, comfort, and support you provide to dying patients and their families. I especially would like...
Wherever You Call HOME
Donors help the hospice team overcome barriers for a patient in homelessness The end-of-life process can be difficult and scary. Patients can face additional challenges during this time, such as a lack of resources or support systems. This was the case for one Hospice...
A Man of the Community – Meet Rob Guy!
For hospice patient Rob Guy and his wife Andrea, taking to the sky was a lifelong ritual. Andrea explains, “When we were dating 50 years ago, and of course after we were married, I noticed Rob was always looking skyward and he started teaching me. He knew all the...
Every Moment of Life
Floyd Palm loved to fly. A pilot since 1964, the cockpit of his Cessna was his second home. Dozens and dozens of flight logs detail his journeys: short hops around the Midwest and epic long-distance flights like his trip from Ontario to Guatemala. For Floyd, family...
Choosing Quality of Life at the End of Life
When you first meet Rick, right away you notice both his uplifting and commanding nature. Born in Mount Vernon, Rick is an alumni of Lincoln Elementary and the University of Washington. The life he has led with his wife Sheila has been worldly and exciting. Rick...
Hospice Honors Veterans
Some things in our lives embody such significant memories that they transform from inanimate objects to physical reminders of a story and a life. For Robert (Bobby) Keenan, it was the Purple Heart Medal awarded to him for heroic efforts and injuries he sustained...
Meet Lynn; mother, traveler, gardener, and hospice patient. Lynn called Hospice of the Northwest early, so she and her husband could be surrounded with services and support as she moved through her end-of-life journey.