Pathways Hospice

05/14/2026

In hospice care, not everything that needs to be felt can be put into words.

Sometimes emotions are too big, too complex, or too quiet to explain. That’s where expressive therapies can help provide comfort, connection, and support in different ways.

Music can bring back memories, create calm, and offer emotional release. Art can help express feelings that are difficult to describe. Pet therapy can provide grounding companionship and moments of peace without requiring a single word.

These therapies are not about creating something perfect or saying the “right” thing. They simply create space for people to show up exactly as they are.

At Pathways, we recognize that healing and support look different for everyone. Through music, art, pet therapy, and other supportive approaches, we help patients and families find moments of comfort, connection, and expression during life’s most tender transitions.

You don’t have to find the right words to be supported. Sometimes, expression begins in other ways.

05/06/2026

Happy National Nurses Week to the incredible nurses of Pathways!

Your compassion, dedication, and commitment to ethical, patient-centered care make a lasting impact on individuals and families across our communities.

Thank you for all you do.

05/05/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to recognize that emotional well-being is just as important as physical health—especially for older adults and those facing serious illness.

In hospice and palliative care, we see every day how anxiety, depression, grief, and isolation can impact quality of life. That’s why compassionate care goes beyond managing symptoms—it includes emotional support for patients and their families.

Whether it’s providing counseling, creating space for meaningful conversations, or simply being present, mental health care is a vital part of whole-person care.

Let’s continue to break the stigma and ensure that every person—at every stage of life—feels seen, supported, and heard.

05/04/2026

We’re proud to share that Pathways has been named a 2026 BBB, N. Colorado & WyomingTorch Award for Ethics winner!

Pathways has been serving Northern Colorado since 1978—providing compassionate hospice and palliative care, along with grief support for patients and families during some of life’s most meaningful moments.

This recognition highlights a deep commitment to integrity, compassion, and honoring every moment of life with dignity and expertise.

We’re honored to see this work recognized by the BBB and grateful to the team and community who make it possible every day.

Read more about why Pathways was selected for this prestigious award on the BBB’s website, which discusses the four “Cs” - the foundations upon which the award is given - Character, Culture, Customers, and Community: https://www.bbb.org/local/0805/foundation/torch-awards/winners/pathwayshospice.html

05/01/2026

Earlier this week, Pathways was featured on Good Morning NOCO!

Our Director of Business Development, Natalie Petersen, and Music Therapist, Beth Mosko, joined the conversation to share how music plays a powerful role in all of our lives—and especially at the end of life. From creating moments of connection to bringing comfort and peace, music therapy can make a meaningful difference for patients and families.

They also shared exciting news that Pathways has been named a 2026 winner of the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics—an honor that recognizes our commitment to integrity and compassionate care in Northern Colorado.

The conversation also highlighted ways our community can support the work Pathways does every day.

Take a listen to the full conversation here:
https://1310kfka.com/podcasts/noco-now/04/good-morning-noco-april-29-2026-crp-4x4-vip-guest-beth-mosko-and-natalie-petersen-with-pathways-hospice/

04/30/2026

Last week, we had the privilege of gathering together for our Volunteer Appreciation Brunch to celebrate the incredible volunteers who help make the mission of Pathways Hospice possible every day.

While the brunch gave us a special opportunity to recognize and thank our volunteers in person, our gratitude for their service extends far beyond a single event. We appreciate and celebrate our volunteers each and every month for the compassion, comfort, and care they bring to patients, families, and our community.

This past year, 144 volunteers contributed:
• 12,432 volunteer hours (up from 10,012 in 2024)
• The equivalent of 5.98 full-time employees
• $481,218.44 in volunteer value
• 1,321.75 hours of companionship visits
• 150 hours of musical performances
• 109 veteran ceremonies honoring those who served
• Nearly 600 hours of continuing education completed by volunteers
• 187 hours spent baking cookies for patients and families

During the brunch, we also recognized several outstanding volunteers and teams whose dedication reflects the heart of Pathways:
✨ Above & Beyond Award – Jodi Mullins
✨ Quiet Impact Award – Rynell Mathers & Carol Peacock
✨ The Extra Sprinkle Award – Pam Orzell
✨ Community Builder Award – Darlene Barrailler
✨ Heart of Pathways Award – Veteran Recognition Committee

To every volunteer: thank you for your commitment, generosity, and for walking alongside patients and families during some of life’s most meaningful moments. We are deeply grateful for all you do and look forward to the future of Pathways together.

04/29/2026

"You don't get to write the last chapter of someone's life over again. You get one shot."

Pathways Hospice has carried that weight for decades, growing from a small group of volunteers into one of Northern Colorado's most trusted care organizations, offering hospice care, palliative care, and grief and loss support.

The work is sensitive by nature. Pathways will tell you that we all know what it's like to be hungry, thirsty, tired — but none of us knows what it's like to be dying. Our team walks into that uncertainty every day, not to fix it, but to honor it. To bring light to a moment that can feel very dark. To make the journey what the patient and family want it to be.

That looks different for everyone. Our interdisciplinary team brings whatever is needed, meeting each patient and family where they are. Always it's showing up when you say you will and doing what you said you'd do. That consistency, practiced day after day, is how Pathways has built the reputation it has.

The goal isn't to add days to life. It's to add life to days.

Pathways Hospice is honored to be a 2026 BBB, N. Colorado & Wyoming BBB Torch Award for Ethics winner, recognized for the trust we've earned in one of the most sacred spaces a care organization can occupy.

Please watch this video to learn more.

Pathways Hospice - 2026 BBB Torch Award for Ethics Winner

04/23/2026

Volunteer Week is a good reminder that hospice care isn’t built by clinicians alone — it’s built by community.

At Pathways, volunteers have sewn and gifted hundreds of handmade quilts to hospice patients across Northern Colorado.

Each one is chosen, cut, and stitched with a person in mind — not just a diagnosis.

These quilts bring warmth, dignity, and a quiet reminder: someone cared enough to make this by hand.

Read the story behind this labor of love and the volunteers who make it possible: https://pathways-care.org/blog/16984/A-Labor-of-Love-Stitched-by-Hand

And if you’ve ever thought about giving your time in a meaningful way, this might be your moment. Get started here: https://pathways-care.org/Volunteer

04/22/2026

Recently, Evan Hyatt and Natalie Petersen from Pathways joined Brian Gary and Tanner Schwind on Good Morning NOCO to talk about an exciting new idea for Northern Colorado.

Evan shared Pathways’ plans to open a thrift shop—a project that will help connect Pathways with the community in a new way while creating meaningful volunteer opportunities and generating additional revenue to support Pathways’ nonprofit mission.

Natalie highlighted how initiatives like this help remind people that Pathways is deeply rooted in the Northern Colorado community, serving local families with compassionate hospice, palliative care, and grief support.

We’re excited about what’s ahead and will share more details soon. Stay tuned!

🎧 Listen to the full conversation here:
https://1310kfka.com/podcasts/noco-now/03/good-morning-noco-march-24-2026-crp-4x4-vip-guest-evan-hyatt-and-natalie-petersen-with-pathways-hospice/

04/21/2026

We’re proud to share that Pathways has been named a 2026 winner of the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics!

Presented by the BBB, N. Colorado & Wyoming (Better Business Bureau Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming), the Torch Awards recognize organizations that demonstrate outstanding ethical business practices and a strong commitment to integrity.

Businesses and nonprofits are nominated by peers, colleagues, and customers, and winners are selected by an independent panel of judges after a thorough review process conducted with support from student interns at the University of Northern Colorado, Colorado State University, and the University of Wyoming.

We are honored to receive this recognition and grateful to our staff, volunteers, supporters, and community partners who help make ethical, compassionate care possible every day.

Enjoy a couple of pictures from today's luncheon where we were presented with the award!

04/16/2026

Not everything that needs to be felt can be put into words.

Music. Art. Animals.

Expressive therapies can create gentle pathways for comfort, connection, and emotional release when conversation feels like too much.

This week, the Pathways blog explores how these approaches support hospice patients and families in meaningful ways.

Read the full post: https://pathways-care.org/blog/16964/Finding-Comfort-in-Expression