From the beginning, hospice has been characterized by a curiosity about holistic and alternative approaches to care and has employed those proven to have effective outcomes. Now, in a time when the use of opioids for pain control has created…
It is flu season again. It is especially important for those caring for loved ones with chronic illnesses to avoid the flu virus. Caregivers may themselves experience compromised immune systems due to lack of rest and stress. If they contract…
Perfectly browned chocolate chip. Deliciously sweet sugar cookies. Dark-chocolate brownies, topped with swirls of cloudy white icing or unadorned and delectable. The “Cookie Angel” delivers them all. Ruth Grottle earned her “Cookie Angel” nickname from the staff at Ohio’s Hospice…
Sharing the holidays with loved ones enables us to reconnect and renew relationships that may become remote due to distance, the demands of jobs, parenting responsibilities or a myriad of other reasons. As families gather for the holidays, it is…
For many, an ever-lengthening marathon of holiday preparations and activities can be especially painful following the loss of a loved one. Even in the best of times, the holiday season can tax our physical, emotional, and financial resources. It should…
Only 6 percent of marriages in the United States has lasted more than 50 years. Russell and Blanche Fields might be surprised to learn they are part of such an exclusive group, as they just celebrated their 58th anniversary. The…
Hope for the Holidays Helps Those Who Have Lost a Loved One For those who are experiencing their first holiday following the loss of a loved one, the emotions of the holiday season can be overwhelming. Pathways of Hope at…
OUR MISSION: To celebrate the lives of those we have the privilege of serving by providing superior care and superior services to each patient and family. Here are seven ways you can support our mission and benefit patients and families…
Movies and television have highlighted some great teams. Fred and Ginger on the dance floor. Rhett and Scarlett during the Civil War. Sam and Diane at Cheers. Martha and Kenneth Rogers are another great team. They recently celebrated 72 years…
A new study finds that patients with heart failure who use hospice have fewer emergency room visits and experience fewer days in the hospital. The most recent American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association heart failure guidelines now recommends palliative/hospice care referral…