It’s Not Like the Movies
Death is a natural part of life. All of us are born; all of us will pass away. But few of us know what death actually looks like. Many elderly people now live alone or in nursing homes, and death…
HAIRSHOW Outrageous 4 Slated September 27
Get ready for HAIRSHOW Outrageous 4! Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton will present HAIRSHOW Outrageous 4: Generations of Hair – Generations of Care on Wednesday, September 27, featuring hair creations and costumes celebrating styles from decades and eras of the past.…
Mother’s Message Honors Social Worker Josh Meeker
"I have never met such an outstanding person that loves his job and always does 100%, all the time," wrote a patient's mother in her TULIP nomination for Ohio's Hospice of Dayton social worker Joshua Meeker. Josh's efforts for both…
What You Need to Know When Choosing a Hospice – Questions to Ask About a Hospice Care Team
During Hospice and Palliative Care Month, it's important to understand that not all hospices are created equal. There are major differences, and it's important to know about them because it can impact patient care. A leading consumer publication cited several…
Youngster Shares Her Hospice Heart
Jana Huber’s mother is in hospice care. As a visitor to the Dayton Hospice House while her mom was receiving treatment, Jana decided to put her time and energy to work for other kids who may be in her situation.…
Community Care Hospice Offers Growing Through Grief Support Groups
Community Care Hospice is offering grief support groups that will meet weekly on Tuesdays starting Tuesday, September 12 and continuing through Tuesday, October 17. Growing through Grief is a six-week support group open to anyone in the community who has…
Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare Invites You to a Community Screening of “Being Mortal”
Join us for a free screening and discussion of the PBS FRONTLINE film Being Mortal at the Wooster Community Center on Thursday, October 26, at 4:30 pm. Based on the best-selling book by Atul Gawande, MD, this documentary explores the hopes…
Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County Slates River Walk Memorial
On Sunday, September 17, 2017, Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County Generations of Life Community Bereavement Resource Center will be offering a River Walk Memorial at The Stillwater Prairie Reserve in Covington, Ohio. Friends and family members are invited to join…
High-Tech Robotic Animal Assisted Therapy Benefits Patients
There were quite a few questions from patients in the Memory Care Unit at Spring Hills Assisted Senior Living Facility in Middletown. “How old is she?” “What is her name?” “Where does she live?” “What does she weigh?” The focus…
Serve First. Then Lead.
I’ve always believed that truly great healthcare organizations are led by those who understand the value of humble over hierarchical, of listening over lecturing. That’s why, when we decided to form an alliance of not-for-profit hospices across Ohio, we put…
