It’s Not Like the Movies
Death is a natural part of life. All of us are born; all of us will pass away. But few of us know what death actually looks like. Many elderly people now live alone or in nursing homes, and death…
8 Children’s Books About Grief and End of Life
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…
Are You a Member of the Sandwich Generation?
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…
Ways to Celebrate the Life of a Loved One this Holiday Season
The holiday season can be challenging to those who are grieving the loss of someone close. Holiday rituals and traditions are important symbols of security and family bonds. Because of this, holidays can be both a reminder of the loss of…
How to Help Someone Who is Grieving During the Holidays
The holiday season with traditions, celebrations and gatherings with family and friends is a landscape of painful landmines for those struggling with the death of a loved one. Supporting someone who is grieving during the holidays can be the most…
The Best End-of-Life Care May Not Cost a Penny
Thanks to community support, the best end-of-life care may not cost a penny. Not-for-profit hospices like us devote donor dollars to assure that anyone who needs end-of-life care can receive it regardless of ability to pay. In addition to superior…
Pharmacists Provide Superior Care & Services
The hospice pharmacist is a full member of the hospice interdisciplinary team. High-quality hospice and palliative care includes pharmacists who: Evaluate medication orders and ensure timely delivery of effective medications for patients. Counsel and educate team members about medication therapy…
The Rich History of Hospice and Palliative Care
There is such a rich history to the hospice and palliative care story - We invite you to take a journey with us as we guide you through the fascinating history of hospice and palliative care. By definition, the word hospice…
8 Tips for Keeping Connected to Those with Dementia
Loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer's benefit from interaction with others. Sometimes we may not know how to best communicate with those experiencing memory problems, which occurs with every form of dementia. Here are some tips for interacting with people…
Veteran Care at End-of-Life is Focus of Educational Symposium
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…
