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Kimberly mumper replied to Courtney Johnson's discussion Recruitment Questions.
"Our Berevement department does send out a brochure on Volunteering at the end of 13 months. I have found the best way to get Volunteers is posting ads on your local sites, I would say 70% of my volunteers come from that."
Nov 28, 2011
Kay Ross replied to Courtney Johnson's discussion Recruitment Questions.
"I did send letters to families and did not get any response. I think a personal call saying that there are patients who are in need of volunteers helps more than letters or flyers."
Nov 17, 2011
Vicki Lynn Stead replied to Courtney Johnson's discussion Recruitment Questions.
"I think maybe to begin with, just listen to your families.  I am sure, as I am one of those family members, that made up my mind to volunteer as a way to "pay back" all the care we received from hospice.  I think your staff will be able to identify…"
Nov 16, 2011
Courtney Johnson replied to Michelle Evernham's discussion Volunteer Continuing Education
"WOW you require 20 hours of continuing ed? I only do 2 hours... I just looked through the medicare regs and i am not seeing anything stating that you have to have 20 hours. I hope this helps."
Feb 2, 2011
Courtney Johnson replied to Laurie Dewhurst's discussion Do your volunteers give patients and families personal phone numbers? in Volunteer Management
"I always tell the volunteers to leave it to the professionals :)  and if their is anything that they can help out with we will let them know, rather then having the patient/family contact them personally... Glad i could help out Laurie!!!!"
Feb 2, 2011
Courtney Johnson replied to Laurie Dewhurst's discussion Do your volunteers give patients and families personal phone numbers? in Volunteer Management
"I don't allow my volunteers to give out their phone numbers. I always instruct them they must have boundaries with the family members/ patient.  :)"
Feb 2, 2011
Kremena Borislavova Kirilova replied to Courtney Johnson's discussion need some direction...
"The best thing that the volunteer can do is to be patient and consistent. It is hard to work with patients with dementia but it depends of their personal health and responsiveness. It will be great if the volunteer try to learn more about…"
Jan 19, 2011
Sarah Hamel replied to Courtney Johnson's discussion need some direction...
"I feel so lucky to have found it, so I am more than happy to pass it on!"
Jan 12, 2011
Courtney Johnson replied to Courtney Johnson's discussion need some direction...
"Wow... Thank you so much Sarah!!! This website is excellent..."
Jan 12, 2011
Sarah Hamel replied to Courtney Johnson's discussion need some direction...
"Hi Courtney-
I have an excellent resource:
www.dementiacarefoundation.org  they have amazing suggestions both for volunteers and family.  I have found their site extremely helpful.
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Jan 11, 2011
Tina Sherlock replied to Courtney Johnson's discussion need some direction...
"Dementia patients can sometimes be the biggest challenge.  I am an aide and deal with dementia patients on a daily basis.  I can tell you this; these patients are my biggest challenge to over come because they are different each day.  One day they…"
Jan 9, 2011
Courtney Johnson replied to Courtney Johnson's discussion need some direction...
"Thank you so much Francisca!!! That was very helpful. I went to the local Alzheimer's Association and picked up some reading material for her... :)"
Nov 4, 2010
Courtney Johnson replied to Courtney Johnson's discussion need some direction...
"Thank you all for all of your help!!! I love the websites Greg!!!

Courtney"
Oct 28, 2010
Greg Schneider replied to Courtney Johnson's discussion need some direction...
"I agree with Sondra.

Here are some places for more information on dementia and suggestions on how caregivers can deal with it:

Deal With Delusions and Dementia

Patience Is What You Need While Dealing With Dementia Patients

Dealing With Dementia…"
Oct 27, 2010
Sondra C. Papatsoris, MSW replied to Courtney Johnson's discussion need some direction...
"I can understand how your volunteer may be feel as though her patient is struggling but it sounds like it's the volunteer that is having a struggle. Dementia patients can "wax and wane" in thoughout their disease process. If she doesn't want the…"
Oct 26, 2010
Ginger Askew replied to Courtney Johnson's discussion need some direction...
"Has she tried playing music from the patient's era, or coloring (not children's pictures but geometric shapes)? I would suggest taking the coloring with and the volunteer starting out doing it herself and see what the response is."
Oct 25, 2010
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Posted by Janice Willett on August 4, 2020 at 6:07am
 If any individual or organization needs support books for patients, caregivers, families, staff during this time of crisis, "Dying w/o Crying" and "Affairs of the Heart” are reduced to cost ($5 ) on jiwillett.com. Utilized by Pastoral Care of many health facilities including MSKCC and UPMC. For large orders DM for bulk rate. Stay well. Chaplain Janice  (Radio,TV,Media info @ jiwillett.com)
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When Your Massage Client has Dementia

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Providing massage for dying persons presents multi level challenges to me as a practitioner. One of these special challenges is working with persons experiencing dementia. One of the blog posts that has been archived earlier is titled The Lost Pause. https://medium.com/@everflowing"…

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by Rashani Rea & Kathy Douglas

Those who companion suffering daily, such as hospice nurses and volunteers, will surely appreciate this beautiful work. With 62 original art collages by Rashani Réa, five beautiful chapters by Kathy Douglas, and a foreword by Jean Watson, this exquisite book is a peaceful refuge for contemplation, inquiry, reflection and inspiration for those who traverse the joys and sorrows of nursing.

Kathy Douglas, RN, MPH-HA is a nationally recognized nurse leader, filmmaker and entrepreneur. 

Rashani Réa is a prolific artist and musician, a creatrice of sanctuaries and a respected spiritual mentor.

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— Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Living Legend (AAN)

“Those who companion suffering daily need to turn inward to metabolize what they have witnessed. This exquisite book, filled with beautiful images and poetic wise words, is the inspiration and support needed to grow a wise heart.” 

— Frank Ostaseski, founder and director of the Metta Institute and author of The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully

“In this unique time of the COVID-19 pandemic, this book should be considered a tribute to the tremendous courage being displayed by nurses around the world. There is much wisdom conveyed throughout by those who have been there serving others with such grace.” 

— Greg Schneider President, HVA, co-author of The Changing Face of Hospice Volunteering in Hospice and Palliative Care 

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