Dianne McDanell wanted to make her husband Chuck’s birthday something special. She had no idea everything would come together to make the day absolutely memorable. What started as a hog roast with some close family turned into celebration of Chuck’s service in the United States Marine Corps, while also showcasing his love for classic cars. Chuck […] Continue Reading
If you ask Calvin Lagstrom, he would tell you some of his fondest memories are of time spent with family at Brennan Beach on Lake Ontario. The Cicero resident’s face lights up when the beach comes up in conversation. Lagstrom couldn’t help but tell those beach stories to his healthcare team from Hospice of Central […] Continue Reading
It was a scene of tender love and care – a precious moment in life witnessed by just a few, when a simple, but special, dream was granted. From the day she was born, Melissa Schmid, daughter of Kate and Mark Houg of Deer River, has endured numerous attacks to her body. The scary list […] Continue Reading
Patients with terminal illnesses often find meaning by crossing off items from their bucket lists. And they may even reap health benefits. Children with life-threatening diseases who had their wishes fulfilled had lower depression and anxiety levels, and focused less on their physical limitations, according to a small study of Israeli children published last year […] Continue Reading
Patients with terminal illnesses often find meaning by crossing off items from their bucket lists. And they may even reap health benefits. In the US, the Make-A-Wish Foundation grants children their wishes. The Dream Foundation does the same for adults with later-stage terminal illnesses. Continue Reading