In 2015, Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton and Ohio’s Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties volunteers honored 500 patients who were veterans with special tribute ceremonies; made 6,868 calls to bereaved family and friends and created 203 Memory Bears for 90…
Serious illness and end-of-life needs are unique. "Matters of the Heart" is designed to empower clergy and lay leaders to support their communities. Faith communities are called upon to support members of their congregations during times of serious illness and…
On this National Puppy Day we are pleased to share photos of Lincoln, our puppy in assisted pet therapy training. Lincoln is now 9 1/2 months old with a chocolate lab mother and unknown dad. He, his siblings and mother…
Every quarter we honor outstanding staff members for their contributions to our mission. Each of our disciplines is recognized as part of our Bouquet of Recognition. Here are our most recent recipients: CARNATION AWARD Two staff members earned Carnation recognition…
Personal Care Specialist Melinda Tobin has found a unique way to develop some special bonds with her patients and families. It started with a visit to the bookstore.“I saw the book and I thought it would be a good ice-breaker,”…
Care for Veterans at the end-of-life is the focus of a day long symposium for professional caregivers presented by Ohio’s Hospice. Call of Duty: Compassionate Care for Our Veterans at the End-of-Life offers continuing education credits for nurses, social workers…
For many, hospice is closely tied to cancer. It is true that cancer patients were among the first to benefit from hospice care. While hospice now serves patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, cancer patients continue to be among…
According to alzheimers.net, nearly 44 million people worldwide have Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia as of 2015. Many families try to care for their loved ones at home. Unfortunately, most caregivers lack the knowledge of how to help the patients…
Anyone who asks Betsy Stavnitski if she “used to be a nurse” will receive a quick response. “I am a nurse,” Betsy says proudly. Retired or not, Betsy will always be a perfect example of what a nurse should be.…
Our mission is to celebrate and honor the lives of those we serve at end of life. On this day, we remind everyone to Celebrate Life. It is easy to define our days by the worries, fears and problems that…