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Judi Edens replied to Julie Cranz's discussion 11th Hour/Vigil Volunteer in Volunteer Vigiling - Care in the Final Hours
"Very nice having a harpist volunteer!  I am Judi Edens at Agape Hospice Care, Inc.  We have started a Pet Therapy Volunteer Program.  We have had a tremendous success with this type of volunteering!  We have cats and dogs and even a couple of horses…"
Dec 29, 2011
Judi Edens replied to Julie Cranz's discussion 11th Hour/Vigil Volunteer in Volunteer Vigiling - Care in the Final Hours
"Hi everyone.  Please tell me about this training.  I would love to take this training.  How could I find out where and when a training session takes place?  I am the Volunteer Coordinator for Agape Hospice Care, Inc. in Carrollton, Georgia.  I also…"
Dec 29, 2011
Kathy Berning replied to Julie Cranz's discussion How do Iretire a volunteer graciously? in Volunteer Management
"I concur with Ms. Parker. It is very difficult to address but having done so many times during my career, it is unavoidable. The safety of patients and the volunteers is paramount. Our position description for Patient Support Volunteers defines…"
Oct 20, 2010
Kathleen Moen replied to Julie Cranz's discussion Volunteer Do's and Don'ts in Volunteer Management
"I would be interested in this Do's and Don'ts list as well. Is that what you sent to Julie?
Kathleen"
Jul 14, 2010
Julie Cranz replied to Julie Cranz's discussion How do Iretire a volunteer graciously? in Volunteer Management
"That is what she is currently doing....her voice and writing are very hard to understand (former stroke). Thanks, Dale!"
Jul 13, 2010
Dale replied to Julie Cranz's discussion How do Iretire a volunteer graciously? in Volunteer Management
"How about asking her to make 'tuck in' calls from her home?"
Jul 13, 2010
Jennifer Thompson replied to Julie Cranz's discussion How do Iretire a volunteer graciously? in Volunteer Management
"I dido what Frances said, It is never easy to terminate a relationship with a volunteer, especially if that volunteer has been so dedicated. But you have an ethical responsibility to address this. Safety for both the patient and the volunteer is at…"
May 28, 2010
Frances Shani Parker replied to Julie Cranz's discussion How do Iretire a volunteer graciously? in Volunteer Management
"While it is important that this devoted volunteer continue to feel needed and productive, your primary focus as an administrator is always about meeting patients' needs first. Being a caring human being, however, requires that you handle this with…"
May 28, 2010
Julie Cranz replied to Julie Cranz's discussion Annual Mandatory Volunteer Inservice in Volunteer Management
"Thank you! I agree. But wanted to be fair to all volunteers and especially those who do "show up.""
May 11, 2010
Jennifer Thompson replied to Julie Cranz's discussion Annual Mandatory Volunteer Inservice in Volunteer Management
"I have sent info to the volunteer for review, because while we say mandatory, they are still volunteers. We have had this conversation here in tulsa with a hospice volunteer group that we hold from time to time and none of us have been dinged by…"
May 11, 2010
Julie Cranz replied to Julie Cranz's discussion Annual Mandatory Volunteer Inservice in Volunteer Management
"AS always, thanks for the great ideas! Another thing, if there are volunteers who do NOT or can NOT attend the mandatory sessions, do you mail them a packet to review to "sign-off" for credit, or do they simply go in the inactive file due to…"
May 11, 2010
Frances Shani Parker replied to Julie Cranz's discussion Annual Mandatory Volunteer Inservice in Volunteer Management
"Don't forget annually to assess volunteers on what they want to do. Many times inservices are held based on what people assume are other people's needs. In addition to stating their needs, volunteers may also know of local consultants, including…"
May 10, 2010
Georgia Place replied to Julie Cranz's discussion Annual Mandatory Volunteer Inservice in Volunteer Management
"I am having one on Bereavement and Anticipatory Grief - presented by our Hospice Chaplain."
May 10, 2010
Jennifer Thompson replied to Julie Cranz's discussion Annual Mandatory Volunteer Inservice in Volunteer Management
"Over the years I can do in-services on just about everything. I usually only require administrative volunteers to attend in-service such as HIPPA that related to what they do. generally, in-services are more aimed at patient care volunteers. Some…"
May 10, 2010
Julie Cranz replied to Dale's discussion Ideas for getting to 5% - fast?
"Yes. Especially in rural areas, I encourage our direct care volunteers to call the patients at least once to week to see if they need anything, etc. They do not have to travel just to achieve volunteer hours."
Apr 29, 2010
Julie Cranz replied to Dale's discussion Ideas for getting to 5% - fast?
"Hi Dale. We serve about 100 patients per day and have around 30 direct care volunteers. We typically run 17% so that is well over the 5% mark and I can tell you that our biggest number of hours are also administrative. Here are few things we do:
A…"
Apr 29, 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


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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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