Lightways Hospice

Lightways Hospice Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care has been a trusted nonprofit healthcare provider since 1982, formerly known as Joliet Area Community Hospice.

Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care—formerly Joliet Area Community Hospice—is a state licensed and Medicare/Medicaid certified, not-for-profit corporation providing unwavering guidance and support to patients and their families since 1982. Serving 11 counties across Illinois—including Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, LaSalle, Livingston, McHenry, and Will—we offer expert

care for adults and children facing serious illness, end-of-life needs, and grief. Our compassionate team delivers hospice care, palliative support, and grief counseling with dignity, empathy, and light. In life’s most challenging moments, Lightways provides guidance, comfort, and unwavering support for patients and their families.

Did you know that Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care provides Grief Support Services to anyone in our community ...
09/02/2026

Did you know that Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care provides Grief Support Services to anyone in our community who are in need of services at no charge? Check out our September Grief Support programs.

We understand the unique concerns of those grieving. Our licensed grief counselors provide individual and family counseling. Additionally, we offer a slate of workshops, support groups and special programs aimed at grief education, self-care during intense grief reactions and developing coping skills that assist in working through the grief process.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact our Grief Support Team at 815.460.3295 or email [email protected].

Happy Work Anniversary to our dedicated team members! Thank you for your continued commitment to the Lightways Hospice a...
09/01/2026

Happy Work Anniversary to our dedicated team members! Thank you for your continued commitment to the Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care mission. We could not deliver quality, compassionate care without your devotion to our patients and families.

For information about employment opportunities at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care, call 815.740.4104 or visit our website at www.lightways.org/careers

Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is offering a 𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗔𝗟 Caregiver Support Group for both our Lightways families...
08/31/2026

Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is offering a 𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗔𝗟 Caregiver Support Group for both our Lightways families and anyone in the community caring for a loved one with an advanced life-threatening illness. 💙

This virtual group will be co-facilitated by a Lightways Social Worker and Grief Counselor, who will guide discussions on coping with caregiver stress and the grief experienced during a loved one's illness.

If you're a caregiver looking for support, we invite you to join us for this compassionate, supportive space.

To register, click here: https://lightways-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/bAtaX1DgQJevjs6xPqxQUQ #/registration

If you or a loved one is in need of Grief Support services, please contact us at www.lightways.org/griefsupport or 815.460.3282

Thank You to Our 2026 Annual Sponsors!We want to extend our deepest gratitude to our 2026 Annual Sponsors for their unwa...
08/28/2026

Thank You to Our 2026 Annual Sponsors!

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to our 2026 Annual Sponsors for their unwavering support in helping us provide exceptional hospice and serious illness care to our patients and their families. Your generosity truly makes a difference, and we are deeply thankful for your commitment.

If you’d like to join us as an annual sponsor or make a donation, please reach out to our Development Department at 815.740.4104 or visit www.lightways.org/donate.

Grief doesn’t always begin after someone dies. Sometimes, it begins before.When someone you love is living with a seriou...
08/27/2026

Grief doesn’t always begin after someone dies. Sometimes, it begins before.

When someone you love is living with a serious illness, you may find yourself grieving changes that are already happening while also thinking about what the future may hold. This is known as anticipatory grief, and it can bring a mix of emotions that can be difficult to understand.

You might be grieving the life you shared, changes in your relationship, or the future you imagined together. You might also feel sadness, fear, anger, guilt, or even moments of hope. All of these feelings can be part of the experience.

For Grief Awareness Month, we’re taking a closer look at anticipatory grief and what it can mean for patients and the people who love them.

📖 Read our latest Light the Way Blog, “Grieving Before a Loss: Anticipatory Grief,” at www.lightways.org/2026/08/13/grieving-before-a-loss-anticipatory-grief/

Come grow with us at Lightways! 💛We’re proud to be a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for five consecutive years. As we exp...
08/26/2026

Come grow with us at Lightways! 💛

We’re proud to be a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for five consecutive years. As we expand into the northern region, we have multiple openings across a variety of roles.

Join a mission-driven team that offers meaningful work, a supportive environment, and competitive benefits.

Explore current opportunities and apply today: www.lightways.org/careers

💙 Friends of Hospice: Cooking with Purpose for Lightways 💙When a loved one receives compassionate care, the support exte...
08/25/2026

💙 Friends of Hospice: Cooking with Purpose for Lightways 💙

When a loved one receives compassionate care, the support extends to the entire family. For the Lundh family, Lightways provided comfort, guidance, and support during a difficult time.

In honor of her father, Len Lundh, who received care from Lightways earlier this year, his daughter Kirsten Peterson is hosting a Pampered Chef fundraiser to give back and support other patients and families in our community.

Kirsten shared, “The care my father received, and the support our family received, meant more than we can express. We are grateful for the Lightways team and wanted to find a way to give back.”

Through this fundraiser, a portion of every purchase will support Lightways. During Pampered Chef’s Double Donation Month, fundraiser proceeds will help provide compassionate hospice care, serious illness care, and grief support for those who need it most.

Whether you are shopping for your own kitchen or looking for a way to support a meaningful cause, your purchase can make a difference.

🛒 Shop the fundraiser:
www.pamperedchef.com/party/kirstenpeterson0801?redirect=/

We are grateful to Kirsten for honoring her father’s memory and for becoming a Friend of Hospice by supporting Lightways and the families we serve.

💜 August is Grief Awareness Month 💜Grief can show up in unexpected ways.You may feel the absence of someone you love whe...
08/25/2026

💜 August is Grief Awareness Month 💜

Grief can show up in unexpected ways.

You may feel the absence of someone you love when a favorite song comes on, during a family tradition, or in an ordinary moment when you wish you could share something with them. Some days may feel manageable, while others can feel much harder.

When someone we love dies, there is no set timeline for grief and no single way to move through it. Grief is deeply personal, and everyone experiences it differently.

At Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care, we provide a safe and compassionate place to talk about grief and the death of someone you love. Our grief support services are available for adults, children, teens, and families throughout our community.

You do not have to navigate grief alone. 💙

Learn more about our grief support services at www.lightways.org/grief-support

🌳 Honoring the Veterans Who Walked Before UsAt Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care, we believe every veteran has ...
08/24/2026

🌳 Honoring the Veterans Who Walked Before Us

At Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care, we believe every veteran has a story worth remembering and a legacy worth honoring.

Located in our Inpatient Unit, the Sentinel Tree offers families a special place to recognize the veteran loved ones who have touched their lives.

When a family receives a Sentinel Tree dog tag, one tag is theirs to keep as a meaningful keepsake honoring their loved one’s impact, story, and the moments that helped shape their family.

The second tag can be placed on our Sentinel Tree, creating a living tribute to the veterans whose service and lives continue to inspire those around them. Each tag is a reminder that their story matters and that their legacy lives on. 💙

Every tag tells a story. Every story deserves to be remembered.

Learn more about the Lightways Veterans Program and how we honor those who served: www.lightways.org/veterans-program/

💫 Tickets Are Now On Sale! 💫Join Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care for our Fourth Annual Wonderlight Celebratio...
08/24/2026

💫 Tickets Are Now On Sale! 💫

Join Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care for our Fourth Annual Wonderlight Celebration! An unforgettable evening of inspiration, connection, and giving back.

📅 Thursday, September 24
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Firefly Pavilion at the Morton Arboretum, Lisle

This year's theme, "Caring Through the Senses," celebrates the meaningful ways compassion, comfort, and connection are experienced through sight, sound, touch, taste, and scent.

As the largest nonprofit hospice program in northern Illinois, Lightways is honored to provide compassionate care to our community. Proceeds from Wonderlight will support our dedicated Integrative Therapies Team, helping provide services such as massage therapy, music therapy, and aromatherapy for hospice patients and their families.

Enjoy an elegant plated dinner, exciting raffle baskets, and an evening that celebrates the healing power of compassionate care.

🎟️ Reserve your tickets today!
If you're interested in sponsoring the event or donating a raffle item, please contact Nikki Gardner at 815.740.4104 or [email protected].

🔗 Purchase tickets and learn more: www.lightways.org/wonderlight

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Joliet, IL
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