Care and Support Blog

New JourneyCare workforce development program bridges critical healthcare gap

Chicago area families in need of hospice and palliative care face a critical gap in connecting with those services, due to a national nursing shortage, cultural misconceptions toward healthcare, and other industry challenges. That is why JourneyCare and the JourneyCare Foundation ... read more

JourneyCare book club keeps members connected during the pandemic

The online book club trend continues in 2021 As people seek creative ways to keep engaged and connected during the pandemic, book clubs have thrived by going virtual. The JourneyCare Book Club is no exception, as it continues to welcome JourneyCare ... read more

‘Garden angels’ bring joy to JourneyCare CareCenter

They are often called “the garden gurus,” “garden goddesses” or “garden angels” by the JourneyCare staff. But the members of the Barrington Garden Committee are humble, saying they are simply dedicated and passionate about the work they do. Kirsten Jensen, Linda Kurcab, ... read more

JourneyCare nurse honored as Distinguished Alum by Harper College

Ann Portmann was nearing her 20th anniversary as an accountant when she felt a pull in her heart to become a hospice nurse. “It was really and truly a calling,” she said. “I had worked for the same company for 19 ... read more

Grief, the holidays and COVID-19: How to cope with it all

Typically, we find comfort in gathering with our family and friends for the holidays. But for people who have lost a loved one, the holidays can amplify their grief. The 2020 holiday season may be especially unique in its impact, ... read more

The heart of JourneyCare

More than 40 years ago, our Founders understood the critical need for hospice and palliative in our community – long before this care was commonplace. These men and women remain committed to JourneyCare as philanthropists, leaders and volunteers, because they understand ... read more

For hospice volunteer, hospice care comes full circle

Marie Schaack is frank when she recalls caring for her husband, George, during the last weeks of his life. “I could not have done it myself,” she says. Marie and George turned to JourneyCare more than 30 years ago as George was ... read more

Seasonal food can bring comfort and joy

While COVID-19 may alter our holiday gatherings this year, there is still joy to be found in enjoying favorite holiday foods, like turkey and all the trimmings. Chef David Warner prepares meals for patients and families at JourneyCare’s Marshak Family ... read more

Watch on demand!

JourneyCare is committed to being an educational and emotional resource to the communities we serve – even if our experts can’t be there in person due to COVID-19 precautions. To make sure we are keeping our promise, this year JourneyCare ... read more

An online Veteran honor for Bill

Even after suffering a bullet wound during World War II in a battle on Okinawa, Bill Bolger stuck to his orders and focused on the safety of his fellow U.S. Marines. While wounded and taking cover in a drainage ditch, ... read more

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