When Marilyn and Mark Gustafson learned about the expansion of services for Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, they chose to make a gift to an organization that has made a significant impact in both their lives. Marilyn and Mark Gustafson made a…
Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, an affiliate of Ohio’s Hospice, is celebrating National Volunteer Week, April 18-24. The not-for-profit hospice is grateful for the contributions of its volunteers and the work they do each and every day to support our staff in providing superior care and superior services…
Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare announced the launch of a $2.5 million campaign to create dedicated building space to meet the needs of those in the community who are facing the end of life. The not-for-profit hospice is repurposing an existing building adjacent to its campus…
When the inpatient clinical team at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare mentioned that they were experiencing some discomfort to their ears from wearing masks throughout their shift, Beki McCurdy, manager of volunteer services, immediately sent out an email to all of the…
Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare is looking for crafters to make and donate activity mats for patients. Activity mats are comfort items for patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, as they can provide comfort or relief from feelings of anxiety, stress and…
When in-person volunteer opportunities were limited due to COVID-19 restrictions, volunteer Pam Ewald began sewing face masks for her immediate family members and the staff at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare. Ewald’s sister-in-law had fabric left from her mother’s quilting, and she…
When Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare paused its in-person volunteer opportunities because of COVID-19, volunteer Keith Ewald decided to make face shields for staff at the not-for-profit hospice. Initially, Ewald and his wife, Pam, were using page protectors to make face shields,…
In light of COVID-19, volunteers at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare are delivering medication and supplies, making face mask covers and face shields, and keeping in contact with patients by phone and through cards and letters. “This is a tremendous shift as…
During National Volunteer Week, April 19-25, Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare recognized its volunteers for the care and support they provide patients and families throughout the year. In 2019, 198 volunteers served more than 17,000 hours and made more than 7,000 patient…
At Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, volunteers are truly the heart of hospice care. They play a vital role as members of the hospice care team. During National Volunteer Week, April 19-25, 2020, we recognize our volunteers and thank them for their…
