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…
“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…
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…
When Richard C. West earned five failing grades and one “A” his sophomore year in high school, his life was changed forever. His only “A” was in Physical Education. A coach took him under his wing and Richard became, in…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
