Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare has been recognized as one of the top hospices in the country, as determined by a satisfaction survey completed by caregivers. Out of 1700 hospice organizations nationwide, Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare is one of only three in Ohio…
We proudly welcomed our first patient to the new Stanley C. and Flo K. Gault Inpatient Unit in mid-March. We are thrilled to be caring for patients and their families in this warm, home-like setting. While patients and their families…
Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare invites the community to join us on Thursday, April 16 at 2 pm for an observation of National Healthcare Decisions Day. This initiative is a collaborative effort of national, state and community organizations committed to ensuring that all adults…
Disabled American Veterans, Wayne County Chapter 44, presented an American flag to Christy Michaels, social services coordinator at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare. The flag will be used to honor veterans who receive care in the inpatient unit. Pictured are Richard Dobec,…
Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare is offering a free informational program about MyCareOhio on Monday, March 16, at 9 am at the Wooster office. MyCareOhio is a system of managed care plans selected to coordinate physical, behavioral and long-term care services for individuals…
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…
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…
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…
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…
