If you are a caregiver caring for a loved one who is facing a life-limiting illness or disease, you know how important it is to protect your loved one from additional illnesses, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Common COVID-19 symptoms…
For two years Dr. Danielle Gorsky, an audiologist in Franklin, Ohio, has been volunteering her time to Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton to see patients who need hearing devices. “I had grandparents that went through hospice, and I know hearing is one of the last senses to go,” Dr. Gorsky said.…
As temperatures rise during the summer, it is important to take the proper precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke. People ages 65 and older, individuals with pre-existing conditions, and children under 2 years old are…
To ensure that it is providing the best care to patients and families during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ohio’s Hospice is now offering Real-Time Care℠, a telehealth and support tool. Real-Time Care has been helpful to greatly reduce exposure to COVID-19 and maintain social distancing, while continuing to deliver care. …
The Pathways of Hope grief counseling staff at Ohio’s Hospice and its affiliates, including Ohio's Hospice of Dayton, continue to provide bereavement services in a variety of safe and approachable ways for patients, families and community members during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of COVID-19,…
The safety and well-being of our patients and staff is our top priority. The following update is being provided to clarify recent Dayton-area news reports. During a daily news conference covered by local news outlets, Health Commissioner Jeff Cooper, Public Health,…
The personal care specialists at Ohio’s Hospice and its affiliates reflect the values of the not-for-profit hospice organization. As servant leaders, they place the mission of Ohio’s Hospice before themselves and seek to serve others first. Simply put, they have…
In the midst of worry and uncertainty, one young woman has found a way to spread kindness in her community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grace Schaefer, a sophomore at Chaminade Julienne High School in Dayton, decided to make and write homemade cards to patients at…
During National Nurses Month, we recognize our Ohio’s Hospice Nursing Honor Guard. The Nursing Honor Guard of Ohio’s Hospice honors nurses who are in hospice care with Ohio’s Hospice. The Nursing Honor Guard is made up of Ohio’s Hospice nurses…
On Memorial Day, Americans nationwide will take a moment to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Before COVID-19, many attended memorial services, watched parades, or laid flowers and planted flags on the graves…
