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…
Anyone who asks Betsy Stavnitski if she “used to be a nurse” will receive a quick response. “I am a nurse,” Betsy says proudly. Retired or not, Betsy will always be a perfect example of what a nurse should be.…
Our mission is to celebrate and honor the lives of those we serve at end of life. On this day, we remind everyone to Celebrate Life. It is easy to define our days by the worries, fears and problems that…
Patient quality of life at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton received a $25,000 boost from WalMart today. Ohio's Hospice of Dayton was one of several local non-profit organizations to receive grants from WalMart. The funds are earmarked for the Hope Fund…
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton has announced the appointment of Dr. Wendy Schmitz to serve as Medical Director for Inpatient Care. Dr. Schmitz joined the Hospice of Dayton medical staff as a Clinical Medical Director in July 2008. She earned her…
By Lisa Balster, MA, MBA, LSW, CHA Director of Care, Patient and Family Support Services Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton/Pathways of Hope Grief Counseling Center At the Pathways of Hope Grief Counseling Center, the professionals work to educate individuals about ways…
Camp Breakaway is back on January 18, 2016! Families who have not yet registered children and teens (ages 7-17) can RSVP here: https://hospiceofdayton.webconnex.com/breakaway16 Each year, Ohio's Hospice of Dayton's Pathways of Hope hosts "Camp Breakaway," a one-day grief-focused program designed…
The benefits of art therapy are well documented and praised across every age group, medical condition, and cultural demographic. Engaging in art therapy also enhances and encourages the grieving process. Through Pathways of Hope grief support, patients and their families…
On behalf of the staff and volunteers of Ohio's Hospice of Dayton, we would like to thank everyone who has supported our mission of providing superior care and services for each patient and their family throughout the year! We could…
By: Lisa Balster, MA, MBA, LSW, CHA Director of Care, Patient and Family Support Services Pathways of Hope The holidays come each year, whether we feel ready to celebrate, or not. For those grieving the loss of someone they love,…
