"Aromatherapy is the holistic therapeutic application of genuine essential oils for enhancing the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health of the individual. Aromatherapy stimulates the body’s own natural healing abilities, encompasses the whole person, and is individualized for each patient.” …
by Sharon Metcalf, MSW, LSW, Manager of Social Workers I was blessed to act as Guardian for one of our Hospice of Dayton patients, Ella Simpkins, on a Dayton Honor Flight. The Honor Flight’s mission is to take Veterans of WWII,…
Ohio's Hospice of Dayton is proud to present author and physician Dr. Pauline Chen for an educational program on September 28. She will address "Compassion, Community and Patient Care" at the Ponitz Center, Sinclair Community College on September 28. As…
Ohio ranks 34th in the nation for the incidence of breast cancer according to recent data. With a death rate of 24.8 per 100,000 women, the state has the 4th worst rate in the nation. The staff at Ohio's Hospice…
For those who have lost a loved one, grief can sometimes resurface at unexpected times. Sharing the difficulties of loss with others who are traveling the same path can be helpful. Pathways of Hope of Hospice of Dayton offers a casual…
Flutters in your chest, stomach aches, dizziness, dry mouth, shortness of breath, feeling restless, problems falling asleep, a feeling of dread - all of these are common symptoms of anxiety. And anxiety is a very common part of grief. You…
Connie Crosby came to Pathways of Hope at Hospice of Dayton eight years ago following the loss of her husband. Sometimes her support group would convene in the café down the hall in Hospice of Dayton. A former gallery owner,…
Several construction projects are underway on the Hospice of Dayton campus on Wilmington Avenue. The projects are underway with a goal of improving campus accessibility and safety, and to enhance the experience of patients and visitors who come to the…
Good luck to two vibrant young ladies, sisters, Aan’Jayla and Aa’Leeyah Peterson as they head back to school. They volunteered in the Volunteer Services workroom for 2 days a week, and at Carole’s Café for 2 days a week through the…
Americans are living longer than ever before. Who will take care of those who can no longer care for themselves? Caring for Mom & Dad, premiering on Thursday, May 7 on WVIZ at 10 pm, seeks to answer these questions…
