Honoring Our Veterans, One Volunteer’s Life of Service

Honoring Our Veterans, One Volunteer’s Life of Service

For Amanda Smith, HopeWest volunteer and advisory board member, serving in the U.S. Navy was inspired partly by her father’s love of the ocean, and partly by her own desire to see the world beyond her hometown. At 18 years old, Amanda took a 13-hour flight from...
HopeWest: Where Care Meets Community

HopeWest: Where Care Meets Community

At HopeWest, we often say, “We meet you where you are.” But what does it really mean? When you choose to trust HopeWest, whether for yourself or a loved one, our goal is to understand your needs, honor your wishes, and create a plan of care special to you. For more...
Care, Your Way: A Volunteer’s Unexpected Gift of Comfort

Care, Your Way: A Volunteer’s Unexpected Gift of Comfort

At HopeWest, we often say, “We meet you where you are.” If you’ve experienced our care, you’ve likely heard this phrase. But what does it really mean? When you choose to trust HopeWest, whether for yourself or a loved one, our goal is to...
Grief During the Holidays

Grief During the Holidays

If you’re struggling to cope with grief during the holidays, know that you’re not alone. HopeWest offers comprehensive grief support services to anyone in the community. Learn More About OUr Handling the Holidays Grief Support Groups The holiday season is a time of...
HopeWest: Transforming Fear into Confidence

HopeWest: Transforming Fear into Confidence

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...
Meeting You Exactly Where You Are

Meeting You Exactly Where You Are

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...
A Teen’s Journey to Healing with HopeWest Kids Grief Support

A Teen’s Journey to Healing with HopeWest Kids Grief Support

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 Achieves Deficiency-Free Survey for Hospice Program

HopeWest Achieves Deficiency-Free Survey for Hospice Program

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...
More Support, Less Stress: Why Timing Matters in Hospice Care

More Support, Less Stress: Why Timing Matters in Hospice Care

“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...