Hospice Care
Lightways Hospice care provides physical, emotional and spiritual support for patients with a terminal illness.
Pediatric Care
Lightways Pediatric Care Team is here to help enhance the quality of life for your child and family.
Serious Illness Care
Lightways helps people with advanced, chronic or life-limiting illnesses with clear-headed, practical and kind counsel to patients and family.
Hospice and Serious Illness Care
About Lightways
Founded in 1982 as Joliet Area Community Hospice, Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is an independent, nonprofit healthcare provider licensed in 11 counties in Illinois. We provide exceptional serious illness care, hospice care and grief support for adults and children.
News & Educational Resources
Compassionate Care for Kids: Understanding Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care Services
When a child is diagnosed with a life-limiting or complex medical condition, families face an emotionally overwhelming and uncertain path. In these moments, pediatric palliative and hospice care can offer comfort, guidance, and meaningful support. Yet, many families are unfamiliar with what these services are—or worse, fear them due to common misconceptions.
Atención compasiva para niños: Comprensión de los servicios de cuidados paliativos y hospicio pediátricos
Cuando a un niño se le diagnostica una afección médica compleja o que limita su vida, las familias se enfrentan a un camino emocionalmente abrumador e incierto. En estos momentos, los cuidados paliativos pediátricos y los cuidados paliativos pueden ofrecer consuelo, orientación y apoyo significativo. Sin embargo, muchas familias no están familiarizadas con lo que son estos servicios o, lo que es peor, les temen debido a conceptos erróneos comunes.
Understanding Advanced Directives: Why They Matter
When it comes to healthcare, we often think we have all the time in the world to make decisions about our future. But what happens if we are suddenly unable to voice our wishes? This is where advanced directives come into play. If you’ve never heard of them, or you’re not sure what they entail, don’t worry. Let’s break it down in simple terms.
