More than 30 years ago, Gwynne Gibson, along with several other members of the community, saw a significant need in Washington Court House for comprehensive and compassionate end-of-life care. Springing into action, with no office to speak of, they began…
The Matters of the Heart series continues on Wednesday, Oct. 30, with a session on the topic of “Supporting Those Who Are Grieving at the Holidays.” Matters of the Heart is designed to empower clergy and lay leaders to support…
Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare hosted its 10th annual grief camp, Aug. 5-9, for children, ages 7-12, who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The day camp was held at Ohio’s Hospice Lifecare in Wooster. During the week-long camp, bereavement…
Bereavement means that we are deprived, robbed or stripped of someone or something of high personal value. In other words, it’s the objective state of having suffered a loss. Grief refers to our internal and external reactions to loss. Mourning is the way…
Bereavement means that we are deprived, robbed or stripped of someone orsomething of high personal value. In other words, it’s the objective state of having suffered a loss. Grief refers to our internal and external reactions to loss. Mourning is…
Community Care Hospice will hold its 15th Annual Golf Classic on Friday, Sept. 27, at Snow Hill Country Club (11093 State Route 73, New Vienna, Ohio 45159). Proceeds from the event will support patient care and services at Community Care…
For Pastor Keith Clary, working for Ohio’s Hospice of Fayette County was an experience in healing. Speaking candidly with patients and their families who were facing the toughest time of life was exactly what he needed to heal after his…
Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County is seeking new volunteers who want to help serve its hospice mission. New volunteer orientation is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 18, from 9:30 am to 2 pm at 550 Summit Ave., Suite 101, Troy, Ohio. …
According to the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the Baby Boomer generation is giving the most hours of volunteer service in the U.S. The hours senior citizens give toward volunteering do not go unnoticed. A majority of volunteers…
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton will hold its new volunteer orientation on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, in the Community Room at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton (324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45420). Additional volunteer orientation sessions will…
