The Why Behind Integrative Therapy
Creating moments of comfort, connection and joy when they matter most.
At Lightways, Integrative Therapy goes beyond symptom management. Through music, massage, aromatherapy and more, we help patients and families find moments of peace, comfort and connection.
Help Bring More Meaningful Moments to Life
Your support makes these special moments possible.
Watch the video to see the heart of Integrative Therapy and discover why these moments matter.
Hospice & Serious Illness Care in Joliet & Northern Illinois
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
The Positive Benefits of Integrative Therapies in Hospice Care for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Patients
Caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease can be an emotional journey filled with challenges, uncertainty, and moments of deep tenderness.
Finding Comfort and Support for your Veteran
When a beloved veteran in your family is facing a serious illness, it is natural to be overwhelmed with questions and concerns. You want the very best care, a team that understands their unique experiences, and guidance through what can be a challenging time. At Lightways Hospice as Serious Illness Care, we understand these apprehensions, and we want you to know that you are not alone. We are deeply committed to honoring our nation’s heroes, and that commitment extends to every member of their family.
Understanding Inpatient Hospice Services: A Look Inside Inpatient Hospice Unit and Levels of Care
When a loved one enters hospice care, families are often faced with a whirlwind of emotions and decisions. One of the key considerations is where hospice care will be delivered—and for some patients, a freestanding hospice unit becomes the best option. Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care has a dedicated facility in Joliet, Illinois, which provides specialized, around-the-clock care in a comfortable, homelike setting.
