It is flu season again. It is especially important for those caring for loved ones with chronic illnesses to avoid the flu virus. Caregivers may themselves experience compromised immune systems due to lack of rest and stress. If they contract…
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…
If your New Year’s resolution involves making a positive impact on the lives of others, here’s a perfect opportunity – become a hospice volunteer. Hospice volunteers play a vital role with the interdisciplinary teams serving hospice patients and their families.…
Members of the Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County team were honored to participate in recent remembrance ceremonies at Ohio Living Dorothy Love. The program celebrated the lives of Dorothy Love residents who had passed away during 2018. Team members Liz…
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…
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…
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…
We are always grateful to our Medical Director, Dr. Mark Hess, for his hospice heart. Now we join in commending him for his service to the Health Partners Free Clinic in Troy. Dr. Hess was just honored as Volunteer Physician of…
For many, an ever-lengthening marathon of holiday preparations and activities can be especially painful following the loss of a loved one. Even in the best of times, the holiday season can tax our physical, emotional, and financial resources. It should…
