Some people complain that technology can be dehumanizing. Those people have not yet had the privilege of meeting PARO. PARO is the nickname of an advanced interactive therapeutic robot that is being used at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton with patients…
“In times of difficulty, we tell the stories again. If there’s a crisis, we tell the stories. It’s a human need; it strengthens our souls." So begins a nuanced discussion about listening and sharing – for patient and care giver…
FIFTH ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE WALK/RUN SUPPORTS VITAL PROGRAMS FOR COMMUNITY The 2016 Annual 5k Remembrance Walk/Run invites teams and individuals to walk in memory of or honor of loved ones is slated for September 10, 2016. Participants are invited to organize…
“I was bored sitting in the house. I wanted to get out and do something.” When his hospice social worker suggested he go fishing at the pond on the hospice campus, “he lit up like a kid who just got…
When Richard C. West earned five failing grades and one “A” his sophomore year in high school, his life was changed forever. His only “A” was in Physical Education. A coach took him under his wing and Richard became, in…
“There are so many stories attached to these scrubs,” says Ohio's Hospice of Dayton RN Dena Wenzler as she packs the clean, stacked scrub tops, pants, and jackets into boxes. “You can almost feel the impact the hospice care providers…
Two years ago, 32-year old Antwan Hurston celebrated a warm summer day on July 5 with friends at the Stillwater Parks Apartment pool. He nearly lost his life that day. This year, his mother wanted to make a point of…
Carole's Cafe at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton has added a tribute to Veterans in the dining area. "The Missing Man" table honors fallen, missing, or imprisoned military service-members. The table is set for one and includes symbolic items to remind…
Every quarter we honor outstanding staff members for their contributions to our mission. Each of our disciplines is recognized as part of our Bouquet of Recognition. Here are our most recent recipients: SUNFLOWER AWARD - Diane Kovacs Diane was…
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton was recently honored as the 2016 Organization of the Year by the Vietnam Veterans of America - Miami Valley Chapter 97. The Veterans organization presented the award to Kent Anderson, President/CEO of the not-for-profit hospice, expressing…
