Blue Ridge Independence at Home

02/13/2026

This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating 45 years of serving our community.

We’re grateful to The Wi******er Star for helping us mark this milestone and for being beside us in sharing our story over the years. As Kim Golanski, Chief Engagement Officer, shared at our recent Town Hall, “It is not only our celebration — it is the community’s celebration.”

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While you're celebrating Valentine's Day on Saturday, Blue Ridge Care will be observing its 45th birthday.

02/12/2026

❤️ American Heart Month ❤️

For many living with chronic illness, heart health is part of an ongoing story—one shaped by changing diagnoses, long conversations, and moments that matter deeply. It’s the patient who feels their energy fade. The loved one who notices small changes. The shared hope for comfort, dignity, and meaningful time together.

During American Heart Month, we recognize that heart disease often exists alongside other chronic conditions, making care more complex—and more human.

At Blue Ridge Care, our palliative and hospice teams walk alongside patients and families through every stage of illness. Whether focusing on symptom relief, emotional support, or comfort at the end of life, our care centers on what matters most to each person.

Because caring for the heart also means caring for the whole person—and the people who love them.

02/11/2026

PACE visited Purcellville’s Carver Center.

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02/10/2026

📚 Did You Know?

Dr. Carter G. Woodson, known as the “Father of Black History,” founded Negro History Week in 1926 to ensure the achievements and contributions of Black Americans were recognized and studied. His work later led to the establishment of Black History Month.

Today, his legacy continues to shape how we learn, teach, and honor history.

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02/08/2026

Relief United Methodist Church warmed our hearts today on this super cold Super Bowl Sunday!
Frederick County, VA Government The Wi******er Star National PACE Association

02/04/2026

Have you seen the new sales displays at Blue Ridge Care Thrift Shops in Front Royal? Lots of hard work going into the displays and even more great deals!!!

Blue Ridge Independence at Home is proud to be teammates with our “Thrifty” teammates.

Front Royal Kiwanis Club

02/02/2026

In partnership with Froggy's Closet we’re collecting NEW shoes for foster children in our community.

👟 New shoes only
📏 Children & Young Adult sizes
📍 Blue Ridge Care Thrift Shops: Wi******er (both locations) & Stephens City
📅 Drop-off bins available throughout February

“Having new shoes is really important to the kids we serve… A pair of shoes that no one else has worn is a big deal to them.” — Kevin Brandriff, Executive Director, Froggy’s Closet

Every new pair helps a child feel valued, confident, and cared for. 💙

01/30/2026

Our Center for Hope & Healing is here to walk beside you—this February and every month. 🦋

We offer in-person and virtual grief support groups for children, teens, adults, and families throughout our community, creating space for connection, care, and understanding—no matter the season.

💻 Explore upcoming groups: facebook.com/blueridgecare/events
📲 Preregistration is required. Email griefsupport@blueridgecare.org
or call 540-313-9275 to learn more or sign up.

You don’t have to move through this—or any season—alone.

01/29/2026

Had a great morning talking with folks about PACE and Blue Ridge Care at the The Frederick County Social Collective and later in the day, the hard working Department of Social Services team with the Frederick County, VA Government

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01/26/2026

This Integrative Health Month, we honor the whole person. 🦋

Integrative health brings together medical care and supportive therapies—mind, body, and spirit—to support healing, comfort, and quality of life.

At Blue Ridge Care, this approach means meeting people where they are, honoring what matters most to them, and offering care that supports the whole journey.

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01/19/2026

Today, we honor Dr. King’s legacy by recognizing the many ways service shows up every day — through compassion, presence, and a commitment to care that respects dignity and humanity. At Blue Ridge Care, service is at the heart of how we walk alongside individuals, families, and one another.

01/07/2026

🦋 Bringing Adventures Through Grief to Wi******er & Loudoun County

Adventures Through Grief is a guided support program, led by our Bereavement Counselors, that helps teens (13–17) and young adults (18–26) explore their grief through creativity, storytelling, and meaningful connection.

Through a collaborative table-top role-playing experience, participants are guided through a safe and engaging space where they can better understand their feelings, strengthen coping skills, and feel less alone after the loss of someone significant in their lives.

If you’re in Wi******er or Loudoun County, VA and want to apply, connect with Blue Ridge Care:

GriefSupport@BlueRidgeCare.org
540-313-9275
BlueRidgeCare.org/AdventuresThroughGrief

Together, we can help every teen and young adult feel supported through their grief.

We’re honored to offer this program alongside organizations nationwide that support grieving teens, young adults, and families:

• Avow Hospice – Naples, FL
• Children's Bereavement Center Rio Grande Valley – Harlingen, TX
• ConnectionsPlus Healthcare + Hospice – Lexington, VA
• EverHeart Hospice – Greenville, OH
• Hospice of the Chesapeake – Severna Park, MD
• The Elizabeth Hospice – Escondido, CA
• The Grief Center of Southwest Colorado – Durango, CO

Philanthropic support provided by the New York Life Foundation.