Understanding end of life and processing grief can be challenging for adults, let alone children. Explore these book titles below to help your child find a deeper understanding of loss and grief: Till We Meet Again For ages 4-8 years…
You may qualify and not even realize it. The term originated in 1981, coined by a social worker to describe women ages 30-40 who were providing simultaneous care for aging parents and their children. But a journalist further defined the…
The holiday season can be challenging to those who are grieving the loss of someone close. Holiday rituals and traditions are important symbols of security and family bonds. Because of this, holidays can be both a reminder of the loss of…
The holiday season with traditions, celebrations and gatherings with family and friends is a landscape of painful landmines for those struggling with the death of a loved one. Supporting someone who is grieving during the holidays can be the most…
Thanks to community support, the best end-of-life care may not cost a penny. Not-for-profit hospices like us devote donor dollars to assure that anyone who needs end-of-life care can receive it regardless of ability to pay. In addition to superior…
The hospice pharmacist is a full member of the hospice interdisciplinary team. High-quality hospice and palliative care includes pharmacists who: Evaluate medication orders and ensure timely delivery of effective medications for patients. Counsel and educate team members about medication therapy…
There is such a rich history to the hospice and palliative care story - We invite you to take a journey with us as we guide you through the fascinating history of hospice and palliative care. By definition, the word hospice…
Loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer's benefit from interaction with others. Sometimes we may not know how to best communicate with those experiencing memory problems, which occurs with every form of dementia. Here are some tips for interacting with people…
Care for Veterans at the end-of-life is the focus of a day long symposium for professional caregivers presented by Ohio’s Hospice. Call of Duty: Compassionate Care for Our Veterans at the End-of-Life offers continuing education credits for nurses, social workers…
According to alzheimers.net, nearly 44 million people worldwide have Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia as of 2015. Many families try to care for their loved ones at home. Unfortunately, most caregivers lack the knowledge of how to help the patients…
