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Janet L Kostielney replied to Melissa Woods's discussion New Volunteer Coordinator
"My agency doesn't allow this anymore. In fact, we cannot even give our LTC facility staff members COOKIES unless they are accompanied by an in-service! No more lunches with docs, either, without an inservice. Medicare considers it 'bribery.' So,…"
Jan 25, 2011
Janet L Kostielney replied to Melissa Woods's discussion New Volunteer Coordinator
"I can access THIS page, but I can't write on the blog for my volunteers that the company recommends we create! And...can't get paid for the time working on it at home. Good grief. Chamber lists...yes, I send to every contact I can find. You never…"
Jan 25, 2011
Janet L Kostielney replied to Melissa Woods's discussion New Volunteer Coordinator
"Diane, many of my volunteers are students at Valpo University, Indiana University Northwest, Purdue North Central, and Indiana University South Bend. Most of them do not have cars! That presented a challenge. So, I've "updated" our program and now…"
Dec 31, 2010
Janet L Kostielney replied to Melissa Woods's discussion New Volunteer Coordinator
"Hearing stories of "how I came to be here" are a favorite thing of mine; thanks for sharing. This forum is becoming (for me) exactly what I'd hoped...an opportunity to ask questions and share info with people facing the same daily challenges that I…"
Dec 28, 2010
Janet L Kostielney replied to Melissa Woods's discussion New Volunteer Coordinator
"No problem! And feel free to copy any and all. If there's no 'reference' listed on any piece, it's something I wrote. I'm working on the January 2011 volunteer newsletter today and hope to send it out tomorrow. I'll make sure you're on my list!…"
Dec 28, 2010
Janet L Kostielney replied to Melissa Woods's discussion New Volunteer Coordinator
"Definitely understand! Steal those cars!!
And if you're just having a bad day...The first thing I tell the folks who come for training is "100% of our patients die. If that will trouble you, maybe you should reconsider becoming a hospice volunteer."…"
Dec 28, 2010
Janet L Kostielney replied to Melissa Woods's discussion New Volunteer Coordinator
"Absolutely! I'll upload some examples.
As to Chambers...most of them list their members and their contact info on chamber websites. "Open to the public!!" So that's where my volunteer gets her information. For the rest, we use www.switchboard.com…"
Dec 28, 2010
Janet L Kostielney replied to Melissa Woods's discussion New Volunteer Coordinator
"I've only been a volunteer coordinator for hospice for six months...but I have 20+ years behind me as Director of Marketing for non-profits and for-profits...both of which usually gave me a $0 budget for the volunteer portion of the job! I've…"
Dec 28, 2010
Janet L Kostielney commented on Liz Roth's blog post patients wife would like to volunteer
"We have a stipulation that a volunteer must not have lost anyone close to them for more than a year before they can begin volunteer training. I thought that stipulation came from Medicare...but I'm only 8 months into this position, so I could surely…"
Dec 15, 2010
Janet L Kostielney replied to Melissa Woods's discussion New Volunteer Coordinator
"Melissa, I, too, work for a for-profit hospice company; no newspapers or radio stations will publicize my press releases...except for the ones that offer free training. They remove any text about any other topic. So, I use VolunteerMatch a LOT, and…"
Dec 15, 2010

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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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Just Published!!
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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