The Hospice Community Forum (HCF) is open to all members of the hospice community and is sponsored by the Hospice Volunteer Association (HVA), the world’s leading association for hospice volunteers and managers.

Jewels of Silence
by Ashana
Jewels of Silence: meditations on the chakras for voice and crystal singing bowls is transcendent music of exquisite beauty, depth and sensitivity that quiets the mind and gently carries you into a state of deep rest and relaxation, to the very center of stillness within your being. Perfect for healing, meditation, prayer, yoga, bodywork.
"Ashana and Thomas’ music first opens your heart and then gently guides you deep into the realm of spirit through the angelic combination of her celestial voice and resonating crystal bowls. The Jewels of Silence utilizes this exquisite combination to effortlessly guide you on a tranquil journey to the depths of your soul. The beauty of this CD is its simplicity – while the mind is gradually taken deeper and deeper into silence with each successive track, your consciousness is taken to higher realms within." -- Greg Schneider, HCF Creator
"This is true meditation music - from the heart calling hearts. Jewels of Silence has a beautiful alchemy of stopping me with an invitation to open my heart to Silence - to fall into Forever. I whole heartedly recommend - give yourself a gift that opens the heart." -- Tom Hatcher, MAABS
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Does anyone know of a video that could be used for an inservice for visitor volunteers who struggle a bit with ways to interact with a dementia patient who is non-verbal?Continue
From Fear to Faith, A Caregiver's Journey
by Joyce Marie Sheldon

Ms. Sheldon's book takes you on a journey from fear to faith, from tears to triumph. It creates a valid lesson for dealing with any type of loss - loss of job, relationship, financial security and the illness and death of a loved one.
Ms. Sheldon is an author, and an inspirational speaker specializing in keynotes, conferences, retreats and workshops for hospices, home care agencies, and family caregivers. These are a few endorsements of From Fear to Faith:
"This is a moving book of inspiration for all caregivers which validates their universal
feelings. Through heart-wrenching poetry and uplifting prayers, this book takes
the reader on one woman's journey from fear to faith and the glorious recovery of
her own body and spirit. An important read for all those caring for the sick, the
elderly, and the dying."
~ Tom Golden, Author of A Man You Know is Grieving
"This book is a tasteful collection of poems, prayers and meditations that I think
would be useful to any caregiver dealing with end-of-life issues. It is very much
in the spirit of palliative care—where you may be unable to add days to the life,
you add life (and meaning) to the days. Reading how one couple achieved this would
be both comforting and inspirational to others in a similar situation."
~ Roger Woodruff, Director of Palliative Care, Hospice International
"I read, I wept, and was helped. Bless you!"
~ Christiane Northrup, MD, Author of Mother-Daughter Wisdom
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