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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
Ginger Askew replied to Patty Dunn's discussion TB Testing Requirements for Volunteers
"We are required to do a two-step (within 2 weeks of each other) initially and one step annually.  We pay for them.  We are also required to do a background check and drug screen which we also pay for."
Aug 19, 2011
Ginger Askew replied to Suzanne Rucker's discussion Need resources to train vigil volunteers in Volunteer Vigiling - Care in the Final Hours
"Hi Suzanne.  I received your training a while back and set it aside for a time when I could go through it and set it up for my volunteers.  I am ready to do that and went to get it and I absolutely do not know where I filed it.
 
I am really sorry. …"
Jan 21, 2011
Ginger Askew commented on Sondra C. Papatsoris, MSW's blog post Holiday appreciation gifts
"I started doing a Potluck in January when the volunteer's aren't so busy with the holidays."
Oct 25, 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
Ginger Askew replied to Courtney Johnson's discussion Staff that would like to volunteer.
"I have a few office staff who volunteer on their own time. They went through the full training."
Jul 1, 2010
Ginger Askew replied to Katherine Axtell's discussion Vigil programs
"I have been asked to start a similar program and would love to see input from those who are already doing this. I did find a little booklet by Barbara Karnes, RN called The Eleventh Hour. I have not read it through yet but I am hoping to use the…"
Jan 20, 2010
Ginger Askew replied to Judy White's discussion Suggestions for Increasing Volunteer Hours to make mandated 5% in Volunteer Management
"I believe education and support meeting hours can not be counted. If I am wrong - let me know - those hours would be helpful."
Dec 29, 2009
Ginger Askew left a comment on Volunteer Vigiling - Care in the Final Hours
"I have been given the task to begin a No One Dies Alone program. I am looking for training ideas for this program and am not sure where to start. Any ideas?"
Oct 19, 2009
Ginger Askew left a comment on Volunteer Management
"I am very interested in how other 's "supervise" volunteers. Do you make random visits, call families, etc???? I communicate frequently through email and keep copies in the vol. file, frequent check in calls as time allows (HA!). Any input?"
Sep 20, 2009

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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

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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  • Edson Oda February 17, 2013 at 3:20pm

    Hi Ginger

    Sorry for sending you an email out of blue.

    My name is Edson Oda.

    I’m a Graduate Film Student at USC (University of Southern California-Los Angeles).

    Recently I’m producing a Documentary Film about HOSPICE PATIENTS. It’s called: “Passion for Life”.

    Our intention with this documentary is to show how Hospice Patients can be great examples of courage and how they can inspire other people to enjoy life and live better.

    We also believe that this kind of Film can help and inspire other people who are also fighting for life. I mean, other Hospice Patients (and their Families) who watch this film will see they are not alone in this struggle.

    Since you are in this Hospice Community I was wondering if you  know any Hospice Patient, nurse or volunteer (from LA area) that could be interested in taking part in this kind of project.

    Or maybe you could give me an advise of what is the best way to reach these people.

    Any information would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks you very much for your attention.

    Edson Oda

    eoda@usc.edu

    www.edsonoda.com

  • Greg Schneider September 20, 2009 at 3:24pm
    Hi Ginger! So nice to connect the face of a name that is so familiar to me since you are HVA Member #24 and we just recently passed the 1,000th member mark. Thanks for your continued support of HVA!

    Greg Schneider
    President, HVA
    HCF Creator
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