“I lost my mom and I was a grown-up,” Diane Miller, of Piqua, tells her granddaughters. “I know how hard that was on me. I can’t imagine how hard it is on you.” Makenzie and Cheyenne lost their mother the…
Understanding end of life and processing grief can be challenging for adults, let alone children. Explore these book titles below to help your child find a deeper understanding of loss and grief: Till We Meet Again For ages 4-8 years…
You may qualify and not even realize it. The term originated in 1981, coined by a social worker to describe women ages 30-40 who were providing simultaneous care for aging parents and their children. But a journalist further defined the…
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton is hosting an educational program for Advance Practice Nurses on August 26 that qualifies participants for six free hours of continuing education credit. Picnic Baskets, Palliative Care and Prescribing Practices will focus on pharmacology and has…
Hospice of Central Ohio staff joined in recognizing Vandana Patel with the Hospice Caregiver Award for May. The award is presented by Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Service and Vandana was nominated by a volunteer who serves as a patient companion with Hospice…
by Fran Jerisk, MS, LPC, Bereavement Counseling Professional Pathways of Hope The month of July includes the observance of Bereaved Parents Month. The loss of a child is a loss like no other. Parents who have lost a son or…
Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County invites interested community members to consider volunteering to support hospice patients and families in Shelby County. Applications are now being accepted for a new volunteer orientation slated for September. Hospice volunteers play a vital role…
Members of our clinical staff are about to have 24/7 access to the most advanced resource tool providing evidence-based clinical information that will help save time, standardize care and improve workflow. Starting this month, Lippincott Solutions will be available for…
Our Volunteers' mission is to enhance the quality of life for the patients and families we have the privilege of serving. They do that in many ways - one way is by giving comforting gifts or crafts to help patients…
Extreme heat can be extremely hazardous for the frail, elderly and those with chronic illnesses. Here are 10 tips to help beat the heat. Hydrate. Drink plenty of liquids, particularly water. Avoid caffeine and alcohol. Avoid the mid-day sun. If…
