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Community Care Hospice extends sincere appreciation to the community for donor and volunteer support that has enabled the organization to celebrate twelve years of service to Clinton County and surrounding communities. Pictured left are members of the Community Care Hospice…
Athleen Buhrman spent her nursing career providing care for residents of nursing facilities. Now she is a resident of Brookhaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Honor and appreciation ceremonies were recently held to recognize Athene by the Nursing Honor Guard of…
Larry Smith has one rule in life. He does not give up. Every time he checks one item off his bucket list, he adds another. Larry was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer seven years ago. His pancreas was removed, which…
Ohio's Hospice of Dayton volunteer Judy Cole has touched the lives of hundreds of patient families over the years by creating handcrafted Memory Bears from the belongings of loved ones who have passed away. For the past two years, she…
Hospice care is a philosophy that embraces family members, providing care for them along with hospice patients. We recognize that a life-limiting illness impacts everyone in the family circle. That’s why support for family caregivers is a major focus of…
Social workers play a central role in holistic hospice care that addresses the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs of patients facing the end-of-life and of those who love them and are facing loss. Social workers focus on enhancing quality…
Some people complain that technology can be dehumanizing. Those people have not yet had the privilege of meeting PARO. PARO is the nickname of an advanced interactive therapeutic robot that is being used at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton with patients…
A gentle touch can sometimes be the best medicine for patients. Massage therapy is one of the complementary therapies available to Ohio’s Hospice patients. It can be hugely beneficial. “People who have pain or want a holistic approach taking as…
“In times of difficulty, we tell the stories again. If there’s a crisis, we tell the stories. It’s a human need; it strengthens our souls." So begins a nuanced discussion about listening and sharing – for patient and care giver…
FIFTH ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE WALK/RUN SUPPORTS VITAL PROGRAMS FOR COMMUNITY The 2016 Annual 5k Remembrance Walk/Run invites teams and individuals to walk in memory of or honor of loved ones is slated for September 10, 2016. Participants are invited to organize…
