Pathways Hospice

Pathways Hospice http://www.pathways-care.org Since 1978, Pathways has served the community with the utmost compassionate care.

Pathways offers comprehensive hospice care, palliative care, and grief and loss support for all, regardless of ability to pay. Throughout the past 40 years, we have built strong relationships with physicians, facilities, therapists, and other medical community members to provide the best care possible. We now serve thousands annually, including 1,200 hospice patients, 2,800 palliative care visits, and 3,400 community counseling sessions. Caring for a loved one with an illness can take an emotional toll on a family. Pathways helps families find relief by providing a tenured team of trustworthy and loving caregivers across a wide range of services. As a non-profit organization, you can rest assured knowing we always put our patients above profits.

Pathways will host a Steady Presence Drumming Group on March 16, and there is still time to sign up.This guided drumming...
03/13/2026

Pathways will host a Steady Presence Drumming Group on March 16, and there is still time to sign up.

This guided drumming experience offers a supportive space for connection, reflection, and emotional expression through rhythm. Participants are invited to engage at their own comfort level as drumming encourages grounding, presence, and shared healing.

Learn more and register here: https://pathways-care.org/grief-support-groups/

We would love to have you join us.

During Women's History Month, we’re reflecting on the women whose courage reshaped how we care for people at the end of ...
03/11/2026

During Women's History Month, we’re reflecting on the women whose courage reshaped how we care for people at the end of life.

More than 50 years ago, Dame Cicely Saunders (pictured above), Florence Wald, Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, and Zelda Foster challenged the way medicine approached dying. Their work sparked the modern hospice movement and helped build a model of care centered on dignity, honesty, and compassion.

Their vision also helped inspire the founding of Pathways right here in Northern Colorado.

Read more about the women who changed end-of-life care and why their work still matters today:
https://pathways-care.org/the-women-who-built-the-way-we-die-well/

March is National Social Work Month, and at Pathways we are proud to recognize the incredible social workers who are suc...
03/10/2026

March is National Social Work Month, and at Pathways we are proud to recognize the incredible social workers who are such an essential part of our care teams.

Social workers help patients and families navigate some of life’s most challenging moments with compassion, guidance, and understanding. Whether offering emotional support, helping families access resources, or ensuring a patient’s wishes are honored, they play a vital role in delivering care with dignity and respect.

Thank you to our Pathways social workers for the empathy, advocacy, and dedication you bring to every patient and family you serve. We are grateful for you this month and every month.

Sometimes a single moment can capture an entire journey.Recently, a family member of one of our patients shared a piece ...
03/06/2026

Sometimes a single moment can capture an entire journey.

Recently, a family member of one of our patients shared a piece of artwork inspired by a conversation her parents had on their way to the Pathways Inpatient Care Center.

For many years, their family traveled to Baja together — a place filled with memories and meaning. During the drive to Pathways, her mom asked quietly, “What if we just kept driving south? Do you think we could make it to Baja?”

Her dad smiled and replied, “We’d need a truckload of oxygen.”

That moment became the inspiration for the illustration — a truck carrying a mountain of oxygen tanks, headed toward Baja.
For our team, the image represents so much more than a destination. It reflects the love within a family, the weight of difficult decisions, and the power of honoring someone’s wishes at the end of life.

We are so grateful this family shared their story — and their art — with us.

In hospice care - whether you are a caregiver, family member, or part of the care team - there are moments when everythi...
03/05/2026

In hospice care - whether you are a caregiver, family member, or part of the care team - there are moments when everything can feel like too much. The phone rings. Symptoms change. Emotions rise. You’re holding anticipatory grief, decision-making, exhaustion, and love all at the same time.

You may notice your heart racing, your chest tightening, tears coming quickly, or feeling suddenly numb and disconnected. This is your nervous system responding to prolonged stress, uncertainty, and emotional intensity.

Our nervous system is constantly scanning for cues of safety and support. When things feel unpredictable or heavy, it can shift into high alert (anxious, restless, reactive) or into shutdown (numb, foggy, depleted). Regulation is the practice of helping your body return to steadiness so you can respond - rather than just react.

Click here for ten quick, practical ways to regulate your nervous system in the midst of stress: https://pathways-care.org/when-everything-feels-like-too-much-understanding-nervous-system-regulation/

Grief looks different for everyone, but you don’t have to walk through it alone. Pathways offers supportive grief groups...
03/03/2026

Grief looks different for everyone, but you don’t have to walk through it alone. Pathways offers supportive grief groups led by caring professionals, providing a safe space for connection, understanding, and healing, including:

On Our Own
Grieving the loss of a spouse or life partner can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. On Our Own offers a supportive space to find practical guidance, connection, and hope alongside others who understand this journey.
Meets Second Wednesday of each month | 1:00–2:30 p.m.

Men’s Grief Group
This discussion-based group offers men a space to share, listen, and explore the unique challenges men face while grieving. Connection, understanding, and support are at the heart of every meeting.
Meets Third Tuesday of each month | 1:00–2:30 p.m.

📍 Location: Pathways, 305 Carpenter Road, Fort Collins, CO
📝 Registration required: pathways-care.org/grief-support-groups/
📞 Questions? Call 970.663.3500 or email bereavement@pathways-care.org

On March 16, Pathways is hosting a Steady Presence Drumming Group This guided drumming experience creates a supportive s...
02/27/2026

On March 16, Pathways is hosting a Steady Presence Drumming Group

This guided drumming experience creates a supportive space for connection, reflection, and emotional expression through rhythm. Participants are invited to engage at their own comfort level as drumming helps promote grounding, presence, and shared healing.

Learn more and register here: https://pathways-care.org/grief-support-groups/

We’d love to have you join us.

Yesterday morning, Pathways team members Natalie Petersen and Ryan Bluth joined Brian and Tanner on Good Morning NOCO to...
02/26/2026

Yesterday morning, Pathways team members Natalie Petersen and Ryan Bluth joined Brian and Tanner on Good Morning NOCO to talk about navigating tough end-of-life decisions.

They shared when to reach out for hospice support, what services are available, and why every situation — and every person — has a choice. Many families don’t realize support can begin earlier than they think.

At Pathways, we’re here to guide, educate, and walk alongside you every step of the way.

Listen here: https://1310kfka.com/podcasts/noco-now/02/good-morning-noco-february-25-2026-crp-4x4-vip-guest-natalie-peterson-and-ryan-bluth-with-pathways-hospice/

Sometimes, volunteerism blossoms into something even more beautiful: friendship. Mary began volunteering at Pathways 32 ...
02/25/2026

Sometimes, volunteerism blossoms into something even more beautiful: friendship.

Mary began volunteering at Pathways 32 years ago, following in the footsteps of her mother — the first hospice nurse in Fort Collins. Tonia came to Pathways out of gratitude after both of her parents received our care.

For years now, they’ve shared Wednesday front desk shifts — answering phones, greeting families, supporting staff, and quietly caring for each other along the way.

From favorite music and Twizzlers to making sure lunch is covered, their partnership reflects the same compassion they extend to patients and families every day.

Their story reminds us that volunteering isn’t just about hours served. It’s about relationships built, lives touched, and showing up — again and again — because it matters.

Read more about Mary and Tonia’s friendship here:
https://pathways-care.org/front-desk-full-hearts-the-friendship-that-greets-you-at-pathways/

Coping After Loss: You’re Not AloneGrief can feel overwhelming, disorienting, and confusing — and there’s no “right” way...
02/23/2026

Coping After Loss: You’re Not Alone

Grief can feel overwhelming, disorienting, and confusing — and there’s no “right” way to move through it. Our latest blog offers compassionate insights and practical ways to navigate the emotional waves that follow the death of a loved one. From grounding your nervous system to gentle self-compassion and small values-based actions, we share tools that can help you carry both love and loss forward.

Whether you’re newly bereaved or have been grieving for some time, healing doesn’t happen in a straight line — and you don’t have to do it alone.

👉 Read more: https://pathways-care.org/coping-after-loss/

On National Caregiver Day, we honor the caregivers who provide comfort, dignity, and compassionate support to individual...
02/20/2026

On National Caregiver Day, we honor the caregivers who provide comfort, dignity, and compassionate support to individuals facing serious and life-limited illness. At Pathways Hospice, caregivers are essential partners in helping patients and families feel supported and cared for.

Thank you for the meaningful work you do every day.

For more than 22 years, Pat DesJardin showed up—week after week—to sit beside someone who needed companionship.Recently ...
02/19/2026

For more than 22 years, Pat DesJardin showed up—week after week—to sit beside someone who needed companionship.

Recently featured in Fifty & Better Magazine (check it out here on page 38: https://issuu.com/rmparent/docs/fifty_better_spring), Pat retired from volunteering with Pathways Hospice after serving as a care companion to patients in nursing homes, assisted living communities, and private homes.

He read aloud.
He played Farkle.
He shared meals.
He listened.

Sometimes, he simply held a hand.

“I gained more from these strong, never complaining people than they got from me,” Pat says.

At 86, Pat made the difficult decision to retire, reflecting on the many patients he calls his heroes. “They taught me not to complain about my problems when they are so minor compared to what they are going through.”

We are deeply grateful for Pat’s compassion, steadiness, and heart.

Volunteers like him are at the core of what makes hospice so meaningful.

Thank you, Pat, for the footprints you’ve left on so many hearts—including ours.

If you’re inspired by Pat’s story and would like to learn more about volunteering with Pathways, we’d love to talk with you.

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305 Carpenter Road
Fort Collins, CO
80525

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

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