Is My Grief “Normal?”
“Sometimes I feel like I’m on an emotional roller coaster. There are times when I’m feeling better and seem to be doing OK. Then it seems like out of nowhere, I’m down and feeling overwhelmed. Is this normal?” The emotional…
“Sometimes I feel like I’m on an emotional roller coaster. There are times when I’m feeling better and seem to be doing OK. Then it seems like out of nowhere, I’m down and feeling overwhelmed. Is this normal?” The emotional…
We celebrate life’s stories every day through the experiences we are privileged to share with our patients and their families. Each new season brings a new chance to Celebrate Life’s Stories with loved ones. During the winter, there are opportunities…
Having support during the grief process is one of the most important predictors of a healthy grief adjustment. For some people, the presence of supportive family and friends offers sufficient comfort. But many people find it helpful to gather with…
Birthdays, anniversaries and holidays tend to be particularly challenging for the bereaved, painfully triggering memories and longings for times past. Even in the best of times, the holiday season can tax physical, emotional and financial resources. It should come as…
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton honored six Veteran volunteers and seven staff members at its American Pride® Veteran Honor Breakfast on Nov. 14 in the Community Room at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. Welcomed by Mary Murphy, president of Ohio’s Hospice of…
For children and teens who have experienced the death of a parent or a loved one, Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton is offering Pathways Breakaway, a daylong, grief-focused event for youth ages 7-17. The event provides kids the opportunity to enjoy…
More than $22,000 was raised by 200 participants at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton’s 22nd annual Cosmic Bowl on Nov. 3 at Poelking-Woodman Lanes in Kettering. Over the past 22 years, the event has raised almost $1 million for patient care…
The campus grounds of the Hospice House of Dayton offer patients, their families and the community a beautiful setting for contemplation, prayer, meditation, or the enjoyment of nature. Walkways wind across the campus with several private seating areas, sculptures and…
During National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, we take a moment to reflect on Celebrating Life’s Stories® throughout the year. As the seasons change, there are many ways we can celebrate life’s stories with loved ones. The changing seasons are…
For those who are experiencing their first holiday following the loss of a loved one, the emotions of the holiday season can be overwhelming. To help, Pathways of Hope at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton is offering Hope for the Holidays,…