During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are experiencing grief, even though they may not have experienced the death of a loved one or friend. This is known as a living loss. It is important to identify these symptoms and learn…
Ohio’s Community Mercy Hospice volunteers may not be able to make patient visits during COVID-19, but they won’t let that keep them from showing care and support for their patients. Several volunteers are calling their patients and family members to…
Volunteers at Ohio’s Community Mercy Hospice make an impact on the lives of patients, their families, and the staff every day. During National Volunteer Week, April 19-25, Ohio’s Community Mercy Hospice took a moment to recognize its 63 volunteers. “Our…
With so many unknowns and information changing rapidly about the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to assure you that the dedicated healthcare professionals at Ohio’s Community Mercy Hospice remain focused on providing individualized care and a calming presence to patients and families, while employing the guidelines set…
Ohio’s Community Mercy Hospice is looking to mobilize an army of crafters who can sew face mask covers to help with the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) healthcare workers are facing throughout Ohio and the nation as they treat patients with COVID-19. “Many crafters are reaching…
On Sunday afternoons, patients and families at extended care facilities in Springfield and Urbana have been introduced to a couple of new volunteers – Cheeto, a friendly orange cat, and Tagalong, an Alpine goat. Along with their human mom, Mindy…
Snow, ice and cold temperatures in the winter can bring new challenges for health and safety. Slipping on icy driveways and sidewalks can result in broken wrists, arms or hips. These tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
From the flu to an injury, winter can bring new challenges to staying healthy, especially when you are caring for a loved one. When you have a loved one with a compromised immune system, it is even more important to…
“Sometimes I feel like I’m on an emotional roller coaster. There are times when I’m feeling better and seem to be doing OK. Then it seems like out of nowhere, I’m down and feeling overwhelmed. Is this normal?” The emotional…
We celebrate life’s stories every day through the experiences we are privileged to share with our patients and their families. Each new season brings a new chance to Celebrate Life’s Stories with loved ones. During the winter, there are opportunities for…
