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If your big sister with special needs developed cancer, where would you turn? Connie Mullen Franks of Wooster turned to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, a decision that she says made all the difference for her sister, Pam. The story Connie tells…
Hospice of Dayton is reaching out to members of the clergy to better serve the needs of the terminally ill in the community. Hospice of Dayton recently conducted a survey of community clergy seeking feedback on how to best meet…
Members of the clergy are invited to meet with Hospice of Dayton on Wednesday, December 10 at the Sinclair Community College Ponitz Center to discuss how best to partner in addressing the needs of those terminally ill in the community. …
Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare and Brookdale Place in Wooster are partnering to bring a series of caregiver support meetings to the community. The programs are scheduled on the first Wednesday of the month. The programs are free of charge and include…
Hospice of Fayette County has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in home care. The accreditation award recognizes Hospice of Fayette County’s dedication to…
New research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reinforces the benefits of hospice care for patients with cancer facing a poor prognosis. The study, led by Dr. Ziad Obermeyer, a physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in…
National Children's Grief Awareness Day will be observed on November 20, 2014. This day is set aside to bring attention to the fact that support can make all the difference in the life of a grieving child. It provides an…
One in four of all deaths in the U.S. are Veterans. Veterans Day was celebrated this month. For those serving veterans with life-limiting illnesses at Hospice of Dayton, veterans day is every day. As a We Honor Veterans participant, Hospice…
Premier Health and Ohio’s Hospice, comprised of Hospice of Dayton, Hospice of Miami County, Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties and Innovative Care Solutions* palliative services, have announced a clinical collaboration to enhance the availability and services of palliative care…
It’s an all-too-common situation. A family is at the bedside of a loved one who is seriously ill and nearing the end of life, and each member of the family has a different idea of what should be done and…
