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…
Back in the mid-1970s, Fran invited some local movers and shakers to sit at her kitchen table to talk about bringing hospice care to our communities. In 1982, when we served our first patients, Fran was in the very first…
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…
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,…
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 Community Mercy Hospice is offering Hope for the Holidays,…
Pathways of Hope at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton hosted its 27th annual Camp Pathways, June 21-23, at Camp Joy Outdoor Education Center in Clarksville, Ohio. Camp Pathways is a bereavement camp for youth, ages 7-17, who have experienced the death…
When someone dies, many people struggle with what to say to grieving family members or friends. They want to help and support the bereaved, but they don’t know how to do so. Sometimes, they make insensitive, judgmental comments that are…
From the beginning, hospice has been characterized by a curiosity about holistic and alternative approaches to care and has employed those proven to have effective outcomes. Now, in a time when the use of opioids for pain control has created…
For those not familiar with him, Dr. J. Kevin Ahern has a long history of service to the Clark and Champaign County communities. He currently serves as the Medical Director for Ohio’s Community Mercy Hospice and was formerly the Chief…
The holidays can be very difficult for grieving children, especially during the first year of the loss of their loved one. No matter what the specific holiday is, one major quality is celebrating it with one’s family in the traditions…
