By: Marie Marley, PhD, KCH Volunteer Marie Marley is a nationally-recognized expert in Alzheimer’s caregiving and a seasoned Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care volunteer. She’s also an occasional guest…
Every year, leaders from across our organization jump on what some folks think is their toughest call of the year. This is the one where we ask: of alllllll the…
At Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care, compassion isn’t limited to our clinical teams. It’s strengthened every day by community volunteers who generously give their time, talents, and care to…
By: Jeannie Wilcox, Sr. Communications Manager, Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care In a month consumed by consumerism, we want to introduce you (or re-introduce you) to a couple of…
By: Jennifer Sapp, KCH Volunteer Coordinator The holiday season is often filled with the laughter of family gatherings, the sparkle of lights, and the joy of giving. For families coping…
By: Marie Marley, PhD Volunteer – Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care Alzheimer’s disease is a serious illness and deservedly so. But sometimes laughter can be good medicine. My experience…
By: Marie Marley, PhD Volunteer – Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care As I stepped into the Brendans’ home on a crisp Thursday morning, my heart was filled with a…
By: Lane Foster KCH Volunteer Coordinator At Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care (KCH), we go above and beyond medical care for our patients and families. We help with all…
By: Marie Marley, Ph D, KCH Volunteer Marie Marley is a nationally-recognized expert in Alzheimer’s caregiving and a seasoned Kansas City Hospice volunteer who has visited many hospice patients with…
By: Marie Marley, KCH Volunteer Published: September 6, 2023 The phone rang at noon, waking me from a much-needed nap. It was one of the volunteer coordinators at Kansas City…
By: Marie Marley, KCH Volunteer Published: April 11, 2023 Why did I decide to leave part of my estate to Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care (KCH)? Well, I’ll tell you…
By Marie Marley, KCH Volunteer Published: January 24, 2023 “I have a new patient for you,” said the volunteer coordinator from Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care (KCH), where I…