Ideas and inspiration for professionals
Congratulations to Hospice of Central Ohio Volunteer Services Coordinator Liz Adamshick who was recently honored as the 2017 Outstanding Caregiver Partner by Schoedinger Funeral & Cremation Services in their annual Hospice Caregiver Award ceremony. "Liz works tirelessly to gives her…
This year brought many moments and stories worth celebrating and we were honored to share these moments with you. As we reflected on 2018, we wondered what stories had the most impact on you. Here are our top 5! #5:…
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…
November marks the observance of Hospice and Palliative Care Month (Join the conversation: #HospiceMonth), and Ohio's Hospice affiliates are actively engaged in offering education about hospice and palliative care to other clinicians who care for those facing life-limiting illnesses. Continuing education…
On World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (and every day), our mission is to help the world better understand hospice and palliative care. When you talk with others about hospice and palliative care, we hope you have these key take-aways…
Death is a natural part of life. All of us are born; all of us will pass away. But few of us know what death actually looks like. Many elderly people now live alone or in nursing homes, and death…
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…
Extreme heat can be extremely hazardous for the frail, elderly and those with chronic illnesses. Here are 10 tips to help beat the heat. Hydrate. Drink plenty of liquids, particularly water. Avoid caffeine and alcohol. Avoid the mid-day sun. If…
Sincere thanks to those who helped our kids heal their grief at our grief camp! Special appreciation to Project G.I.F.T., Piqua Kiwanis Club, Piqua United Way and Teens Taking Charge! Your support helps change lives! See photos from this year's…
On Valentines’ Day and everyday, 90-year old Troy native Judy Walker shares her heart with others, including creating special gifts for our hospice patients. Judy started creating aromatherapy pillows for our patients when she became connected with Krissy McKim-Barker, volunteer coordinator at…
