When it comes to health care, making decisions in advance can bring clarity, comfort, and peace of mind for seniors and their loved ones. That’s the heart of advance care planning—a thoughtful process that helps ensure personal values and care preferences are honored, even when it may be difficult to speak for oneself. With National […] Read More
March is National Nutrition Month, a time to celebrate the role of food in our lives. Food is more than just fuel—it nourishes the body, strengthens the mind, and connects us to culture, family, and memories. As we age, our relationship with food evolves, but the importance of good nutrition stays the same. At Kline […] Read More
Picture this: a regular afternoon at Kline Galland with the usual hum of activity. Suddenly, an impromptu karaoke event takes center stage in the shared lounge. A few people in Human Resources get the singing started. Others build up courage, slowly adding to the parade of performers. Soon, the show is in full swing, with […] Read More
Activity professionals do more than post calendars and don birthday hats; they work to enrich the physical, emotional, and social well-being of residents every day. They balance the needs of individuals and groups, organizing many different events that make a positive impact on residents’ lives. Often considered the heart and soul of communities, Kline Galland’s […] Read More
At Kline Galland, our volunteers are integral to the team care offered to residents, patients and their families. Whether serving as a community volunteer at one of our facilities, or as a trained hospice volunteer, our volunteers’ gifts of time, companionship and support are invaluable. Joining our Kline Galland team this year, we are pleased […] Read More
People usually recognize her curly hair and distinctive clothes, but they know Naomi Goldick because of her passion for helping people. So naturally she is excited to discuss the expanded care at the Mary Schwartz Summit. Naomi was recently named Director of Social Work at the Mary Schwartz Summit. Covid left the position deflated and […] Read More
Some of the most influential individuals in health care have been nurses. A quick list includes luminaries like Florence Nightingale, who created the first science-based nursing school in the world, and Clara Barton, who founded the American Red Cross; it also includes trailblazers like Sojourner Truth, who promoted nurse training for African American freed women. […] Read More
After a hiatus due to Covid-19, Kline Galland’s Bistro Nights are returning to the Mary Schwartz Summit. Jeremy Duitch, Executive Chef and Corporate Director of Culinary, has been with Kline Galland for 23 years. We sat down with Jeremy to talk about the history of Bistro Nights, and all the details on the upcoming event […] Read More
At Kline Galland, we offer highly specialized and compassionate hospice care – a commitment that life is to be cherished at every moment. Our program is based on a foundation of empathy, integrity and faith and our hospice care team is coordinated by a highly trained interdisciplinary team. We are incredibly proud of the comprehensive […] Read More
For nearly 15 years, Kline Galland’s Community Based Services (CBS) team has been providing one-to-one health care for seniors in their homes throughout Seattle. This team of over 140 outstanding Kline Galland employees serves over 400 individuals and is available to anyone living in the King County region. To help people understand the program, and […] Read More
