When facing life challenges related to aging, illness, or grief, it’s common to feel a sense of worry or uncertainty about what lies ahead. Navigating medical and daily needs can be overwhelming, and for some, asking for help may feel like your “giving up” or even...
At HopeWest, our work isn’t just about care — it’s about presence. That simple idea has shaped how we walk beside people through aging, illness, and grief for more than thirty years. When you or someone you love needs support, we take the time to understand what...
For Sam Hightower, 18, the path of grief was at times rocky and unclear. But with every step, and the support of the HopeWest Kids program, he’s found his way forward. Sam was only eight years old when he lost his father to an incurable brain tumor. He doesn’t...
HopeWest is proud to announce that our hospice program achieved a deficiency-free result in our most recent Hospice Certification and Licensing Survey conducted by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). The unannounced survey included a...
“Call now. Don’t wait.” That’s the message Wilma Erven wants everyone to hear because she’s lived it. Since the passing of her husband, Lee, in 2023, Wilma has made it her mission to share their story and encourage other families to reach out to HopeWest...
HopeWest volunteers carry great responsibility. Not only do they fill gaps in the needs of our organization, serving those facing the challenges of aging, illness, and grief, but most importantly, their contributions expand on the exceptional care experienced by the...
When caring for a spouse, parent, or loved one with dementia, caregivers face day-to-day challenges. For so many, managing dementia feels like a never-ending cycle, with no clear answers, few breaks, and no cure in sight. And just as solutions are found, new obstacles...
After nearly 20 years of walking HopeWest patients and their families through some of the most challenging moments of their lives, Alice McBurney, hospice nurse, has retired. Alice’s contributions to HopeWest and the families she served underscore the value of...
HopeWest volunteers carry great responsibility. Not only do they fill gaps in the needs of our organization, serving those facing the challenges of aging, illness, and grief, but most importantly, their contributions expand on the exceptional care experienced by the...
Carter Bair, MBA, joined the HopeWest executive leadership team as Chief Financial Officer, bringing extensive experience in health and human services. In his new role, Bair will oversee financial operations, compliance, strategic planning, and information systems...