Hospice Care of Middletown

07/31/2025

❤️🤍💙 Honoring Our Veteran - William Hock ❤️🤍💙

We recently had the privilege of honoring Mr. William Hock and recognizing his dedicated service to our country.

Mr. Hock served in the Navy from 1960 to 1963, then continued in the Navy Reserves for four more years. Stationed at Yokosuka Naval Base in Japan, he was part of the Deck Force, working in maintenance. His service took him around the world—from Korea to Hawaii to various ports across Japan. He fondly recalled the “Asuka,” which appears to reference the JS Asuka, an experimental ship once spotted at the Yokosuka Naval Base.

Mr. Hock shared entertaining stories about the time-honored naval traditions for sailors crossing the equator for the first time, providing some insight into the strong bonds and unique experiences of life at sea.

Adding a personal touch to the ceremony, Mr. Hock’s son and daughter honored him with words of love, pride, and gratitude, and afterward, treated him to lunch at a local eatery he’s grown to love.

Please join us in thanking Mr. Hock for his sacrifice and service to our country. 🇺🇸

07/29/2025

We hope to see you all next week at National Night Out!

National Night Out will be here soon!! Be sure and join us on Tuesday, August 5th from 5-9 at Smith Park for a free night of fun!!! We'll have Gold Star Engle's Corner providing cheese coneys along with live music from Drive. We'll also have free Kona Ice and the Honey Hill Petting Zoo. Be sure to check out the Cincinnati Circus Zipline while you're there!!! This event is completely FREE!!

07/22/2025

💦 Making a Splash with a Wish for a Day 💦

Our Wish for a Day program gives our patients the chance to choose a meaningful experience that would bring them joy, and Rich’s wish was simple: an afternoon in the water! Thanks to Countryside YMCA, we made it happen!

Rich was joined by his hospice team, Betsy, Ryan, and Tracy along with friends and staff from Optimized Senior Living (Lebanon), for a relaxing afternoon enjoying the summer sun, cool water, and great company.

A heartfelt thank you to the staff at Countryside YMCA for their warm hospitality and support in making Rich's day extra special.

07/11/2025

We’re looking for a compassionate and qualified RN or LPN to join our team on a PRN basis for overnight Crisis Care shifts (12am–8am or 8pm–8am). This is a meaningful opportunity to work with the #1 five-star rated hospice in the nation, providing exceptional care and support to patients and families during critical moments. If you share our passion for dignity, compassion, and high-quality care, we’d love to hear from you. Hospice experience is a plus, but not required. Please send resume to: hriley@hcmiddletown.org

07/07/2025

Join us for Walk With A Doc!
This month’s walk will focus on menopause and midlife wellness, with special guest Dr. Elizabeth LeRoy, board-certified OB/GYN and certified menopause practitioner through the North American Menopause Society (NAMS).

Dr. LeRoy will share practical tips for managing menopause symptoms and staying healthy through midlife. After a brief talk, we’ll head out for a relaxing walk—open to all ages and fitness levels.

👟 Free and open to the community
🩺 Topic: Menopause & Midlife Wellness
🎤 Guest Speaker: Dr. Betsy LeRoy
💬 Walk, talk, and feel better—together!

07/04/2025

Wishing you a safe and joyful 4th of July!
Today, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering spirit that gave birth to our nation. As we celebrate Independence Day, may we never take for granted the freedoms we enjoy or the generations who have protected them.

07/02/2025

🕊️ Hospice Isn’t Just for the Final Days
Hospice care is available for months, not just days, and choosing hospice earlier can make a meaningful difference.

If you think it might be time for hospice, don’t wait—reach out today. We’re here to help, answer questions, and walk with you every step of the way.

07/01/2025

🌟 We are happy to share more exciting news — Hospice Care of Middletown has been named a 2025 Hospice CAHPS Honors recipient!

"The Hospice CAHPS Honors annual program shines a spotlight on high-performing hospices agencies that continuously deliver quality care. This prestigious program is based on performance scores by the Hospice Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS). . ."

To learn more visit: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quality/hospice/cahpsr-hospice-survey

06/30/2025

Thank you to Journal-News for highlighting our incredible team. We’re proud to be recognized as the #1 Five-Star rated hospice in the nation, based on Medicare’s Care Compare ratings. This honor reflects the compassion, dignity, and respect at the heart of everything we do.
Learn more at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare

A local care provider is ranked as the No. 1 rated hospice provider in the nation, according to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services family caregiver survey ratings.

06/28/2025

🌿Caregivers, take a breath.🌿
You show up with love, patience, and strength every single day, but you need to remember yourself, too.

Preventing caregiver burnout starts with small, intentional moments just for you.

Here’s your gentle reminder:
~ Step outside for five minutes of sunshine
~ Find a space to decompress and recharge
~ Drink water (yes, you too)
~ Take breaks (real ones)
~ ASK FOR HELP (it’s not weakness, it’s wisdom)
💜Remember: YOU deserve care, too. 💜

06/25/2025

☀️Stay Safe in these Extreme Temps!☀️

With temperatures soaring, please remember to take care of yourself and others:

• Stay hydrated! Make sure you are drinking water often, even if you’re not thirsty.

• Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during peak heat. When working outdoors make sure you take frequent breaks and pace yourself.

• Check on elderly neighbors, pets, and those without air conditioning.

• Never leave kids or pets in cars—even for a minute!

• Head to cooling centers or public spaces if your home gets too hot. (Public libraries are designated cooling centers.)

• Be patient with one another. Remember we are all navigating our daily lives a bit hotter, sweatier, and maybe little moodier than usual. 😉 Let’s give each other some grace. 💜

06/20/2025

Hope to see you tomorrow morning!

Walk with a Doc is now touring around town! 🏃

This month's walk will be held at Woodside Cemetery & Arboretum tomorrow, Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 9 a.m. The featured doctor this month is Dr. Kara Ciani, from UC Health, who will be speaking about Alzheimer's and Brain Health. ☀

Walk with a Doc is a monthly event (every third Saturday of the month) that includes a short talk by a doctor about a specific health topic, followed by a walk around the community. This event is designed to promote health advocacy and awareness, as well as community and connection. Walk with a Doc is made possible through a partnership with the City of Middletown Health Department, Middletown Community Foundation, Middletown Connect, and Hospice Care of Middletown. 🎉