The Hospice of Dayton Foundation Hope Society is a way to support the unique programs and activities that Hospice of Dayton offers every day of the year to the community. Hope is a powerful word, which expresses an even more powerful…
By Laura Colliflower, OTR/L I was fortunate to meet Jack during his first stay at the Dayton Hospice House. Jack talked about being down because he had given up fishing. It took too much energy to go out, walk down to the creek and…
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 most…
Due to the weather, the volunteer orientation scheduled for Saturday, December 7, 2013 has been cancelled. Those slated to attend will be able to attend a later orientation presentation.
For many, an ever-lengthening marathon of holiday preparations and activities can be especially painful following the loss of a loved one. Even in the best of times, the holiday season can tax our physical, emotional, and financial resources. It should…
Hospice of Dayton is now included in a select group of 60 hospices nationwide after earning accreditation with the National Institute for Jewish Hospice (NIJH). The accreditation links Hospice of Dayton with NIJH which provides staff training and insights on treating Jewish patients who…
Children experience and express loss differently than adults. They have special needs to enable them to move forward. Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D, discusses mourning needs for children who have suffered a significant loss. These mourning needs can help children heal through…
First DAISY Award Presented to Gail Satterthwaite Hospice of Dayton presented the DAISY Award for nursing to Gail Satterthwaite on Tuesday, November 12, in recognition of her extraordinary care for patients. The nomination, submitted by a family member of a…
Craig Turner, STNA, CHPNA, joined the Hospice of Dayton staff in 2007 as an STNA for Coming Home. In 2012 he became the PCS Excellence Mentor. Why do you choose to work at hospice and why do you…
Hospice of Dayton's expertise in caring for patients with life-limiting illnesses will be highlighted next week in Columbus. Hospice of Dayton staff members are among the featured presenters at the Midwest Care Alliance annual conference for home, hospice and palliative…
