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Debra Fujita commented on Janet Anstett's blog post Hospice Volunteers Paid?
"I have been with Mercy Hospice for the past 6 years. We reimburse for volunteer mileage if requested at the same rate as employees. We also work together with the 6 other non profit hospice organizations to provide volunteer training 6 to 7 times a…"
Oct 15, 2008
Kelly McAndrew commented on Janet Anstett's blog post Hospice Volunteers Paid?
"Thanks so much - that'll be a great help for all these pre-med students!
Kelly"
Sep 26, 2008
Janet Anstett commented on Janet Anstett's blog post Hospice Volunteers Paid?
"Hi Kelly,

To the best of my knowledge, mileage is non-reimburseable, in any form. That is the way it has been for the 20 years I have been managing hospice volunteers, and haven't heard of any changes to that. What I do, is give them a…"
Sep 25, 2008
Kelly McAndrew commented on Janet Anstett's blog post Hospice Volunteers Paid?
"Hi Jan, sorry it's been so long to respond. What about reimbursement for mileage? With today's prices it's hard to ask a volunteer to travel. Would a gift of a gas card be exempt? Also, what do you do when volunteers have not lived in your state for…"
Sep 25, 2008
Janet Anstett commented on Janet Anstett's blog post Hospice Volunteers Paid?
"Hi Kelly,
Glad to hear from you...yes, RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) historically has paid their volunteers a stipend and also pay something toward their mileage. The mileage thing in todays world is certainly NOT enough! However, because…"
Aug 28, 2008
Kelly McAndrew commented on Janet Anstett's blog post Hospice Volunteers Paid?
"Hi Jan, I an a relatively new Hospice VC and had never heard of the RSVP restriction. Could you please point me in the right direction as to where I can find more info?
Thanks, Kelly"
Aug 28, 2008

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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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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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