At Touching Hearts at Home, we celebrate the caregivers who bring compassion, dedication, and heart into everything they do. This month, we are proud to spotlight Jody Huenke, a devoted Care Partner whose journey into…

Some of the most honest conversations I’ve had in my life have taken place in hospice rooms. The air in those rooms is different—it holds weight, memory, urgency, and tenderness all at once. There’s a…

There’s a moment I often witness—quiet, sacred, unspoken. It’s the moment when a loved one realizes they don’t need to fill the silence anymore. I sat beside a woman once, her breathing shallow, her daughter…

At Touching Hearts at Home of Dayton and Springfield, every caregiver brings a unique blend of heart, resilience, and purpose to their role. For D’Asia Cheeks, caregiving began as a second job but quickly became…

You might think that dying looks like some cinematic scene—dramatic speeches, sudden clarity. But the truth is, it’s often very ordinary. And that’s where its sacredness lies. A client of mine, whom I’ll call Ellen,…

In the world of caregiving, it’s often the simple things—like a smile, a conversation, or a helping hand—that make the biggest difference. For Kara Bowers, caregiving is about showing up every day with compassion, positivity,…