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Siri D. Khalsa replied to Ellen Schattner's discussion How to get patients to want a volunteer
"Our hospice doesn't do anything specific for patients during the holidays. But I like the idea.  We do provide a deli tray for the family from a local restaurant after a patient passes. 
I'm so glad you are passionate about your role in the team.…"
Dec 3, 2013
Ellen Schattner replied to Ellen Schattner's discussion How to get patients to want a volunteer
"Great information that I will use.  As our census is also low, some of the volunteers have pursued  other volunteer positions (not in Hospice). We are a relatively small Hospice and do not have much work for a volunteer  in the office.  

I was…"
Dec 2, 2013
Siri D. Khalsa replied to Ellen Schattner's discussion How to get patients to want a volunteer
"Hi Ellen:  What I have found is that patients and families may not want a volunteer initially. So much going on, thinking about 1 more person in the home is more than they can handle. So I have members of the team ask again a week or two…"
Dec 2, 2013
Frances Shani Parker replied to Ellen Schattner's discussion How to get patients to want a volunteer
"I want to add some clarification on racial matters because occasionally I am involved in social media discussions with nursing home and other healthcare staff members (not involving volunteers) who feel they are obligated to accommodate patients'…"
Nov 17, 2013
Greg Schneider replied to Ellen Schattner's discussion How to get patients to want a volunteer
"Hi Ellen,
My experience is similar to Frances (loved the story Frances!!).  As I am sure you know, many patients and their families have never heard of hospice or palliative care, let alone a hospice or palliative care volunteer.  I believe some…"
Nov 17, 2013
Frances Shani Parker replied to Ellen Schattner's discussion How to get patients to want a volunteer
"Ellen, I have found that patients who say they don't want a volunteer often change their minds after trying one out, even for a day. These are two examples that actually happened to me.

1) One white man, a patient in a Detroit predominantly African…"
Nov 17, 2013

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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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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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