Navigating the Journey: A Counselor’s Guide to Dementia Care

Navigating the Journey: A Counselor’s Guide to Dementia Care

In this Q&A style blog, HopeWest Meeker counselor, Judy Eskelson (pictured above), offers advice for caregivers who are supporting loved ones diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Eskelson, who also brings her experience as a nurse practitioner, shares her...
Western Slope Hospice and Palliative Care Conference 2024

Western Slope Hospice and Palliative Care Conference 2024

Reshaping the Approach to Life and Death in Healthcare HopeWest, in collaboration with Community Hospital, is proud to announce the Western Slope Hospice and Palliative Care Conference scheduled for February 23, 2024. This exciting event is designed to provide a...
Jasmine’s Story – A HopeWest Kids Journey

Jasmine’s Story – A HopeWest Kids Journey

In Colorado, 1 in 13 children will lose a parent or a sibling by the age of 18. After the death of someone close to them, children and teens often feel isolated, withdraw from social settings, and have major changes in behavior. When Jasmine lost her father, she built...
Navigating the Holidays with Hope: A Guide to Grief and Gratitude

Navigating the Holidays with Hope: A Guide to Grief and Gratitude

The holiday season, a time of celebration and togetherness, can also be emotionally challenging for those grieving the loss of a loved one. The festive atmosphere, often filled with laughter and joy, can be difficult to enjoy for those faced with grief. The difference...
A Guide to Hospice and Palliative Care: What You Need to Know

A Guide to Hospice and Palliative Care: What You Need to Know

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a time to celebrate and raise awareness about the life-changing services that offer comfort and support to individuals and their families facing serious illness and end of life. Hospice and palliative care play...
Breaking the Silence: Supporting Suicide Prevention and Survivors

Breaking the Silence: Supporting Suicide Prevention and Survivors

As the bereavement team with HopeWest Montrose, we often walk alongside individuals and families who are navigating the devastating loss of a loved one to suicide. In light of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month this September, we hope to shed light on this...
Unmasking the Silent Struggles: Let’s Talk Openly About Grief

Unmasking the Silent Struggles: Let’s Talk Openly About Grief

As National Grief Awareness Day approaches on August 30th, it’s time to peel back the layers of a topic that often remains covered in silence: grief. As the Director of Bereavement services for children and adults at HopeWest, I’ve walked alongside...
HopeWest PACE: Work that Matters

HopeWest PACE: Work that Matters

The work of HopeWest PACE has filled a gap in care in Mesa County. It provides a person-centered approach to balance the medical, emotional, physical, and social needs of seniors in our program. Our team works hard not only to support Participants, but to support...