About Stefanie Shumaker
Stefanie's experience within the system of senior care has led her to realize families need guidance from someone who can offer unbiased recommendations regarding the needs and care of their loved ones. Stefanie continues to work as a chaplain because she loves her patients, and it allows her to stay current on senior care needs and resources.
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Helping families along Utah’s Wasatch Front: Salt Lake City area, Park City, Ogden, Logan, Provo, and Orem.
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As I Held Her Hand
/in Uncategorized /by Stefanie ShumakerThe tears rolled down my cheeks as I sat in the chair next to her bed, her frail hand resting gently in mine. I wasn’t prepared for this… (the day before) It was a typical Monday morning. I grabbed my mug of tea and hit the road, anxious to check on my patients after the […]
Missing Her
/in Uncategorized /by Stefanie ShumakerIt doesn’t matter how you old you are, or how much time you’ve had with your mom or dad…you are never ready to lose a parent. Watching a parent age or struggle with dementia or a terminal illness, or losing them suddenly, is a difficult reality to face. I know. My mom died unexpectedly when […]
Living to the End of Your Life
/in Uncategorized /by Stefanie ShumakerSpending time with the families of my hospice patients is one of the best parts of my job as a Chaplain. It takes a great deal of vulnerability and openness to invite a hospice team into their lives, often their home, to enlist our help in caring for their loved one. When I first sit […]