Graceful Days End of Life Home is more than a place—it is a promise: that no one should face their final days alone, and that every life deserves to be honored with compassion, dignity, and peace.

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Our Founding Story

In 2010, a deeply personal and transformative experience became the spark that ignited Graceful Days. During an overwhelming time of caring for her terminally ill mother while also raising a newborn, Niki Glynos-Wolford found herself in the delicate and exhausting role of being the sole caregiver to both her mother and infant son.

When her mother fell ill, the emotional and physical demands quickly became immense. But everything changed when hospice care entered their lives—not only easing her mother’s suffering but also offering Niki the chance to be a daughter again, not just a caregiver. The compassionate hospice team provided more than just medical care—they brought comfort, education, and emotional support at a time when it was needed most.

This sacred experience revealed something powerful: that death and loss don’t have to be defined by trauma—they can be approached with dignity, grace, and human connection.

“It became clear to me that no one should ever face this journey alone. Every family deserves the kind of support I was given—and that’s why Graceful Days exists.”
— Niki Glynos-Wolford, Founder & President

Fueled by this calling, Niki dedicated herself to building a place where other families could receive the same level of care and compassion she once did. That place became Graceful Days End of Life Home.

Today, Graceful Days stands as a living legacy to that experience—a mission-driven organization committed to ensuring every person receives the peace, dignity, and love they deserve in their final days.

Our Mission

At Graceful Days, our mission is to create a loving community of high-quality end-of-life care for our neighbors—regardless of financial status. We provide each resident and their family with the emotional, spiritual, and medical support they need, grounded in compassion, dignity, and the comfort of home.

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Our Vision

We believe in the profound gift of being able to die in a place that feels like home. Our vision is to extend this opportunity to everyone in our community—especially those who are terminally ill and lack the resources to access end-of-life care elsewhere.

Our Values

Open Community

We welcome all individuals in need of end-of-life care—regardless of social status, financial situation, gender, religion, race, or ethnicity.
Service Community

We provide person-centered care that attends to each resident’s physical, emotional, spiritual, and medical needs.
Nurturing Community

We cultivate the next generation of compassionate caregivers by offering hands-on training for those pursuing careers in nursing, social work, spiritual care, and other healthcare vocations.

Our Team

Niki Glynos-Wolford

Founder & President
Niki has served the Flathead Valley and surrounding areas with over 16 years of dedicated experience in end-of-life care.
As an INELDA Certified End of Life Doula, educator, and Spiritual Chaplain, she is committed to providing compassionate support to individuals and families during life’s most vulnerable moments.
Niki’s extensive background includes working as a hospice chaplain, volunteer, grief and bereavement support, and certified yoga teacher, all of which contribute to her holistic approach to end-of-life care. Her heartfelt presence and intuitive guidance aim to foster peace, dignity, and understanding throughout the transition process.
As the founder of Graceful Days, Niki is passionate about creating a nurturing environment where every person is treated with respect, kindness, and compassion during their final journey.
Billy Millington

Board Treasurer
Billy founded The Millington Group in 2017 in order to provide resources for Entrepreneurs and small businesses looking to grow their business.
In 1997, Billy founded his first business Tribrothers, Inc. with 2 partners with a dream of owning their own business. Quickly they realized that being a business owner was much more challenging that they had realized. Generating a continuous income stream was tough. Operating the business included selling, buying, marketing, packaging, shipping, etc. There were so many components.
In 2009 Billy took on a new challenge and began working for a local business as an Accounting Manager. Quickly, he was recognized for his performance and became the Controller and soon thereafter the General Manager as well.
During this time Billy focused on streamlining processes and creating new pricing models based on those processes. He thoroughly reviewed each task and assigned costs to identify the true value to obtain a profitable outcome. By focusing on process and consistency allowed him to identify the successes and failures to capitalize on opportunities that may have been overlooked or correct any areas that needed to be adjusted.
Driven by his passion for helping others achieve their dreams, Billy strives to support individuals in reaching their goals. His dedication to simplifying complex processes and empowering entrepreneurs encapsulates the core values of The Millington Group.
Mary McGrath

Board Secretary
Mary's journey into Sound Healing began after a long career as a music teacher and choir director in public schools. After 20 years of teaching, she returned to school and earned her credential at Globe Sound Healing in Sausalito, where she studied with renowned instructors such as Randy Masters and David Gibson. She also completed the Tama Do Sound Healing Technique program with Fabian Maman. It was during this time that she developed a deep passion for Qi Gong, a practice she was introduced to as part of her Sound Healing education.
Mary is also certified in Katy Bowman's Restorative Exercise Program. Over the past nearly two decades, she has explored a wide range of Sound Healing modalities, including vibroacoustic massage tables, tuning forks, crystal bowls, voice, and rhythm instruments.
She offers her Sound Healing sessions in her yurt in Columbia Falls and also teaches Qi Gong to seniors and individuals of all ages.
Lori Mitchell, RN

Board Member
Lori is a seasoned registered nurse with 41 years of clinical experience, including two decades dedicated to end-of-life care.
Her lifelong commitment to whole-person healing has led to advanced certifications in clinical aromatherapy, reiki, therapeutic touch, polarity therapy, and Daoist Stone Medicine.
Lori brings a compassionate, integrative lens to healthcare, advocating for comfort, dignity, and spiritual support during the last stages of life.
She is deeply passionate about advancing holistic care models and serves as a voice for person centered innovation.
Outside her professional work, Lori finds inspiration in nature, kayaking, whale watching, cycling, martial arts, and crafting fiber arts and aromatherapy products.
Cindy Hindsley

Board Member
Cindy has dedicated over 40 years to providing end-of-life care for individuals and their families. Early in her career as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, one of her first roles involved caring for individuals and their communities during the initial outbreak of AIDS in the United States.
After experiencing the loss of her own spouse, Cindy made a heartfelt commitment to ensure that people have the opportunity to say goodbye and receive as much support as possible during their final moments. This passion led her to establish the first certified hospice in the Flathead Valley, where she worked alongside an exceptional team of staff members.
Cindy believes that dying is a sacred transition—an experience filled with strength, wonder, and courage—and offers profound wisdom to all who participate in that journey.