Celebrating Life is the Catch of the Day
“I was bored sitting in the house. I wanted to get out and do something.” When his hospice social worker suggested he go fishing at the pond on the hospice campus, “he lit up like a kid who just got…
Redefining Quality of Life
Don't get strong-armed. You have the right to choose your healthcare provider. Every day we are confronted with many choices. What should I wear to work? What should I eat for dinner? Some choices are easy but some choices are…
12 Tips on How to Help a Surviving Parent (and Yourself) Through Grief
By Bonnie Orlins, MSW, LISW-S, ACHP-SW Give the gift of patience and understanding. Listen to your parent and encourage conversation about your deceased parent. It is healthy to express and share feelings and memories. It is helpful to keep in…
Scrub Donations Will Circle the World
“There are so many stories attached to these scrubs,” says Ohio's Hospice of Dayton RN Dena Wenzler as she packs the clean, stacked scrub tops, pants, and jackets into boxes. “You can almost feel the impact the hospice care providers…
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton Helps a Mother Say “Thank You”
Two years ago, 32-year old Antwan Hurston celebrated a warm summer day on July 5 with friends at the Stillwater Parks Apartment pool. He nearly lost his life that day. This year, his mother wanted to make a point of…
“The Missing Man” is Honored at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton
Carole's Cafe at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton has added a tribute to Veterans in the dining area. "The Missing Man" table honors fallen, missing, or imprisoned military service-members. The table is set for one and includes symbolic items to remind…
What is “Normal” When Talking about Grief?
Intense grief can be a new and frightening experience. Most people feel like strangers in unfamiliar, uncharted territory when experiencing grief for the first time. Fear of “going crazy” may prevent the griever from asking others if this experience of…
Honoring the Outstanding Members of the Hospice Staff
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: SUNFLOWER AWARD - Diane Kovacs Diane was…
Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County seeks new volunteers
Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County invites interested community members to consider volunteering to support hospice patients and families. Hospice volunteers play a vital role with the Quality of Life teams serving hospice patients and their families, providing respite care, caregiver…
Starlight Therapy™ as an Effective Intervention at End of Life
In 2010, Hospice House nurse Kathy Emerson at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton proposed an experiment entitled “Star Therapy." The purpose of this therapy was to help relieve the symptoms often experienced at the end-of-life. Starlight TherapyTM uses a projector to project…
