“Some nights they kill me before I wake up.” (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder -- PTSD)
The number of veterans receiving hospice and palliative care continues to become a major area of expansion for the Veterans Health Administration. You can find more information with video at the following blog post:
Hospice and Palliative Care Services for Veterans (Research, Video)
Peace,
Frances Shani Parker
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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.
“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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Thank you for sharing that information. It's great when people join together like music notes and sing one fine song!
Peace,
Frances
I just wanted everyone to know that some of the Veterans Hospitals are joining forces with outside Hospices. Our Hospice joined with a Veteran Hospital. Along with that came 2 days worth of heavy training on how to help Veterans at the end of their life. Veterans seem to have alot of PTSD at the end of life. Threw training, provided by the Veterans Hospital this has helped our staff understand the needs and what is expected at the end of life.
Thanks, Secundra. I'm sure your presence was appreciated. You never know when and how you inspire others.
Be love(d),
Frances
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