Center for Hospice Care

The Gardens of Remembrance and Renewal are situated on the 11-acre property of Center for Hospice Care’s Elkhart Campus adjacent to the newly renamed Esther’s House. The gardens are a place where patients and families can connect with loved ones...

Most kids don’t go to camp to talk about grief, but at Camp Evergreen, that’s the whole point. It may sound strange to some, but this camp focuses on helping children cope with the loss of a loved one and to feel less lonely during the process....

In 2016, Center for Hospice Care (CHC) dedicated a beautiful Veterans Memorial on the grounds of our Mishawaka Campus. As a “We Honor Veterans” Level 4 Partner, CHC takes great pride in meeting the unique needs of veterans facing life-limiting...

Many of us who have had pets know what an important part of the family they can become. For some, the bond with their pets is similar to their bond with people. Pets are treated and loved like family members and can comfort their owners much like a...

Advance care planning has been a hot topic among end-of-life professionals for a long time. But what exactly does advance care planning mean and why is it so important? Advance care planning is the process of making and documenting decisions about...

By Kristiana Donahue In Memory of Thomas Yoder, 7/31/32 – 4/6/19 Thomas Yoder has always had an artistic eye. Whether painting portraits or growing flowers – he found his calling and passion among beautiful things. But some experiences in life...

Stan Miller lives on a lovely piece of property dottedwith beautiful barns, a farmhouse and even a curious cat. I came to talk to Stan about his life. A polite teenager greeted me with a smile and welcomed me inside. Stan wasalready talking with his...

Theodore Roosevelt, in one of his most widely quoted speeches, poignantly painted the picture of a man “in the arena.” Roosevelt’s intent was to inspire and encourage individuals to take action, to dare to take on big challenges risking and...

The Helping Hands Award to individuals, couples and families who have demonstrated civic and charitable stewardship to improve the quality of living in the communities we serve. The award recognizes the recipients for exhibiting exceptional...

Center for Hospice Care’s DNA is intertwined with the community. We exist because of the vision and collaboration of community members and organizations that helped launch us. That memory is part of what fuels our commitment to improve the quality...