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Debra Heinzelman commented on Greg Schneider's video
"Very touched by this video and sending on to our local hospices and hospitals.  Every moment we wait to start a program, "no one dies alone", many are dying without companionship and love.  Thanks, once again, Greg!  Bless you!"
Nov 10, 2013
Debra Heinzelman commented on Irene Smith's blog post Comforting
"Just takes a moment to stop, listen and act.  Thank you."
Jun 16, 2012
Debra Heinzelman left a comment for Stan Goldberg, Ph.D.
"I can't wait to read this book.  Thank you, Dr. Goldberg.  I watch your videos on this website all the time.  Have learned so much.  Very appreciative."
Mar 25, 2012
Debra Heinzelman left a comment on Networking Group - Michigan
"Happy New Year everyone!  May we all continue to learn in 2012 and hope that joy and peace will be a part of our lives.  Take care of yourself!"
Jan 2, 2012
Debra Heinzelman replied to Patty Dunn's discussion TB Testing Requirements for Volunteers
"Sorry for a late reply.  With some groups -- TB's every six months and others every year."
Dec 3, 2011
Debra Heinzelman replied to Debra Heinzelman's discussion Happy Holidays to All! in Networking Group - Michigan
"Another Happy Holidays to everyone.  Take care of yourself.
 
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Dec 3, 2011
Debra Heinzelman left a comment on Networking Group - Michigan
"How is everyone doing?"
Sep 8, 2011
Debra Heinzelman left a comment for Susan M Case
"HELLO, SUSAN!  NICE TO HAVE YOU ONBOARD. "
Sep 8, 2011
Debra Heinzelman left a comment for Susan M Case
"Greg, I love your comment about the patient asking you to quit talking.  I have had patients that see right through anyone who tries to be nice to them just because they are in hospice.  A recent patient who is 88 just went white water rafting last…"
Sep 7, 2011
Debra Heinzelman left a comment for Susan M Case
"Welcome Susan!  I am going through the exact same thing with my father -- it seems that the harder I try to make sure he is happy, the less I accomplish.  I live in Marquette and my father lives in Grand Rapids.  The distance is devastating to me. …"
Sep 7, 2011
Debra Heinzelman replied to Debra Heinzelman's discussion Volunteer Coordinator Communication
"Great responses, thank you.  As a volunteer for many years, I have found that the hospice organizations that I have served where direct communication is allowed between the volunteer and the patient/family, that sometimes the family calls often for…"
Aug 21, 2011
Frances Shani Parker replied to Debra Heinzelman's discussion Volunteer Coordinator Communication
"Greg, Caller ID can be blocked by dialing *67 before you dial the number.
 
Nowadays, you can't trust Caller ID anyway. Scammers are adding any ID they want to add. It's called spoofing. Check out the video below. Wait for brief commercial to…"
Aug 20, 2011
Greg Schneider replied to Debra Heinzelman's discussion Volunteer Coordinator Communication
"Ginger, glad to hear that you agree...it just adds frustration for the patient/family (& volunteer), which they certainly would prefer be minimized.
I think it is good practice that families do not have the volunteer's phone number, however, with…"
Aug 20, 2011
Ginger Askew replied to Debra Heinzelman's discussion Volunteer Coordinator Communication
"Volunteers contact the patient/family directly to set up visit times - oh my,  being the middle man for that would be a nightmare!  We do discourage our volunteers from giving out their personal telephone number to avoid burn out due to needy…"
Aug 19, 2011
Debra Heinzelman left a comment on Networking Group - Michigan
"I get all my good advice from Greg!  He always puts things in perspective, as do you.  We are blessed to have you and Greg to support us in our journey to help others. Thank you."
Aug 6, 2011
Debra Heinzelman left a comment on Networking Group - Michigan
"Frances, thanks always providing wonderful information to us.  I truly enjoy reading everything you post!"
Aug 4, 2011
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 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

Posted by Irene Smith on January 28, 2019 at 5:45pm


When Your Massage Client Has Dementia  https://medium.com/@everflowing"


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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  • Susan M Case September 9, 2011 at 4:54am

    Hi Debra,

    Thanks for responding.  Frances also sent me an e-mail with several places to contact.  It's just such a shame that we're now into a time where more and more of us are beginning to have to care for our elderly and there really is nothing out there for the actual caregiver.   Personally, I've had to leave my home, my friends, my little cleaning job...my life.  I've come 400 miles to take care of my dad but, he has to take care of me monetarily!!  Now I'm told I should see a counselor...at $75 an hour!!!  I feel just as much of a dependent as he feels now!  I'm pretty sure neither of us are particularly happy to be dependent on some else now.  He thinks the counselor is a bunch of doo-doo.  (Not his word!!)  He thinks I should just call somebody from back home if I want to talk to somebody...God love 'im.

    Well, time to put my big girl pants on and get back now.  Thanks for the "eye" and I hope to "see" you again soon.

     

    Keep Smiling...Stay Happy!

    Sue

  • John Girdwood December 13, 2010 at 5:33am

    I live in Flint and our location serves the area surrounding Flint.  Nice to meet you.  On another note, I received an email that you were moderating a Michigan group.  How would I go about finding this?  I'm at a loss.  Thanks!

     

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