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Ellen Rand replied to Greg Schneider's discussion California Governor Signs Landmark Right-To-Die Law [NPR]
"A terribly sad day for end-of-life care and the continuation of an unfortunate trend at the state level. Gov. Brown's statement really summarizes the false choices that are usually presented in favor of assisted suicide: that there's either…"
Oct 7, 2015
Ellen Rand commented on Greg Schneider's video
"An important message. Well done, Barbara Karnes!"
Aug 19, 2015
Janice Cleary commented on Ellen Rand's blog post Learning how to connect with people who can't communicate conventionally
"Unfortunately Ellen Medicare has cracked down on who they qualify for continued hospice care. Unless we see the "signs of decline" for the disease that they are enrolled under, then they often do become "discharged alive". However, on the other…"
May 28, 2015
Ellen Rand commented on Ellen Rand's blog post Learning how to connect with people who can't communicate conventionally
"Thanks for your kind words, Janice. Here's some irony: not long after this, Alice became a live discharge, because she had stabilized, though she was still in the nursing home. Was she any less in need of the kind of extra attention and care that…"
May 28, 2015
Janice Cleary commented on Ellen Rand's blog post Learning how to connect with people who can't communicate conventionally
"Thank you Ellen, volunteers forget the greatest gift they have IS their presence, their presence of caring and love. In your story you provided that calming, reassuring presence of another who cared!  You validated her concerns whether they were…"
May 28, 2015

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Support books $5 cost for patients, families, caregivers, staff

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

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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Just Published!!
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.

“This is a beloved book and beyond a book. It is an evocative, poetic, ecstatic, and inspirited sacred, experiential calling. A calling to you--YES, YOU.” 

— 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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