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Malena Hinze commented on Greg Schneider's blog post Attracting New Volunteers
"We use electronic visit forms and my volunteers love it!"
Jul 28, 2011
Malena Hinze replied to Judy White's discussion Suggestions for Increasing Volunteer Hours to make mandated 5% in Volunteer Management
"I place an ad for office volunteers and have them come help out. Volunteer Administration work counts toward the 5%."
Dec 28, 2009
Malena Hinze left a comment for Kathleen Moen
"http://www.businessballs.com/teambuildinggames.htm#team-building-ga...

This is a website with tons of activities and ice breakers. =)"
Sep 29, 2009
Malena Hinze left a comment on Volunteer Management
"I stay in touch with my volunteers through e-mail, but that is because I recruited them through the internet so they are all computer savvy. I often make calls and I send a monthly email to all giving them updates. I call it a Volunteer update…"
Sep 21, 2009
Malena Hinze left a comment on Volunteer Management
"I have bi-monthly meetings (2 hrs) with volunteers. I use the first half to check in and see how everyone is. I ask about how their visits are going and what they are feeling (this part is always shorter then I would like). Then I do some activity.…"
Sep 21, 2009
Crystal H. replied to Malena Hinze's discussion Need Ideas for Bi-monthly Volunteer Support Meeting in Volunteer Management
"I used to have monthly staff meetings and now I put them down to quarterly. I run it similiar to a regular hospice team meeting. I ask about their patients/assignments. Update them on information. Ask if the had an interesting problem come up or…"
Mar 23, 2009
Frances Shani Parker replied to Malena Hinze's discussion Need Ideas for Bi-monthly Volunteer Support Meeting in Volunteer Management
"Malena, these are some general meetings tips I can give you from the perspective of a volunteer and former school principal:

(I am not clear on what you mean by "open discussion and processing.")

1) Set your objectives about what you hope to…"
Mar 23, 2009
HVTO replied to Malena Hinze's discussion Need Ideas for Bi-monthly Volunteer Support Meeting in Volunteer Management
"Sounds like a good time for planning future meetings. Take a survey at the meeting of things the volunteers would most like to learn. With a list of 10 items you can have several meetings planned in advance and targeting their interests.

You might…"
Mar 23, 2009
Debra Fujita replied to Malena Hinze's discussion How much time to Volunteers need between patients? in Volunteer Management
"It depends upon the volunteer and the amount of time that the volunteer had spent with the patient prior to the death.
When I have a volunteer that has spent several months with a patient I always ask the volunteer if they need some time off to…"
Mar 23, 2009
Frances Shani Parker replied to Malena Hinze's discussion How much time to Volunteers need between patients? in Volunteer Management
"Absolutely, there should be no set time frame for a volunteer to return. The volunteer is usually in the best position to make that decision to return or even not return. Also, a decision might be made to try another type of hospice volunteering,…"
Mar 19, 2009
Greg Schneider replied to Malena Hinze's discussion How much time to Volunteers need between patients? in Volunteer Management
"In the majority of cases volunteers that have received proper training in self-care and are supported by their hospice and its volunteer community will be able to make this assessment on their own. Volunteers in their first year of service are the…"
Mar 19, 2009
Frances Shani Parker replied to Malena Hinze's discussion How much time to Volunteers need between patients? in Volunteer Management
"I think the amount of time before a new patient is assigned to a volunteer after a previous patient has died depends on the relationship the volunteer had with the patient and the coping skills of the volunteer. Other variables involve the…"
Mar 19, 2009
Crystal H. replied to Malena Hinze's discussion How much time to Volunteers need between patients? in Volunteer Management
"It depends on the volunteer. Some are able to start back right away and others need a little time. The volunteer will let you know just ask if they would like some time before being assigned again."
Mar 19, 2009
HVTO replied to Malena Hinze's discussion How much time to Volunteers need between patients? in Volunteer Management
"Excellent question.

There are a lot of variables.
I think it depends on the amount of time the volunteer has been with the patient (days vs years). The volunteer has the option to refuse to do more patient care for awhile but it would be great if…"
Mar 19, 2009
Malena Hinze replied to Elizabeth's discussion Volunteer Placement in Volunteer Management
"Our volunteer request form has a box titled - No volunteers available at this time."
Mar 19, 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 1:38pm

    Hi Malena

    Sorry for sending you this message 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

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