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Deb Brady & Erica Marks replied to Kris Scanlon's discussion Nonverbal patients
"The Memory Bridge Project might be a great start. We had a volunteer fall in love with this program and she not only brought the project to VT but also brought the founder. He did several community presentations to different audiences and it was a…"
Mar 19, 2009
Frances Shani Parker replied to Kris Scanlon's discussion How to make volunteer training hands-on or interactive?
"This NPR website audio posting called "Teaching the Young to Empathize with the Old” gives lots of ideas for teaching youngsters to be more empathetic toward the elderly. Simulations of what the elderly experience are used. Actually, the simulations…"
Nov 10, 2008
Jennifer L. Ellis, M.S., HS-BCP replied to Kris Scanlon's discussion How to make volunteer training hands-on or interactive?
"Our hospice only serves our own continuing care retirement communities. As a part of our initial volunteer training, I take them for a "safety walk-through" to show them things like fire doors/fire safe areas, fire alarm systems, strobe lights,…"
Nov 3, 2008
Kris Scanlon replied to Kris Scanlon's discussion How to make volunteer training hands-on or interactive?
"Thank you to everyone for responding! I love that there is such a variety of ideas! Don't be afraid to share more....."
Oct 27, 2008
Jeanne replied to Kris Scanlon's discussion How to make volunteer training hands-on or interactive?
"There is a game called The Go Wish Game from Coda(www.codaalliance.org) that we've used with volunteers and staff members. It can be used with multiple people or with one. Each deck has 36 cards. 35 cards describe things that people often say are…"
Oct 24, 2008
Frances Shani Parker replied to Kris Scanlon's discussion How to make volunteer training hands-on or interactive?
"One form of training that I highly recommend for healthcare workers is semi-sensory deprivation. Imagine life as a blur with moving shadows of people wearing fading faces. Large numbers of nursing home residents and other elders see the world this…"
Oct 13, 2008
Greg Schneider replied to Kris Scanlon's discussion How to make volunteer training hands-on or interactive?
"I agree with Frances. Role-playing is a good method for interactivity. Role-plays that create realism rather than just illustrating concepts or situations are more effective. There are also exercises for exploratory inquiry by the volunteers into a…"
Oct 13, 2008
donna miller replied to Kris Scanlon's discussion How to make volunteer training hands-on or interactive?
"i also struggle with continuing education topics. we've played the hospice jeopardy, i've brought in a massage therapist, and an aroma therapist. but , it's difficult to come up with fresh, informative topics."
Oct 13, 2008
Frances Shani Parker replied to Kris Scanlon's discussion How to make volunteer training hands-on or interactive?
"I would ask volunteers what specifics they want, starting with those who made the comments. Volunteers will "own" the training more if they see ideas of volunteers being implemented. For example, they might want to role-play different scenarios they…"
Oct 13, 2008
Kris Scanlon replied to Kris Scanlon's discussion Nonverbal patients
"Wow, Irene! This definitely gives some wonderful specifics on doing some very simple things that can help bridge connection and communication. Thank you!"
Aug 7, 2008
Irene Smith replied to Kris Scanlon's discussion Nonverbal patients
"Kris, Tanie and Francis

As touch support, I am often called in when other care givers are not sure what to do .Just like all of you when the dying person is non verbal or has inappropriate responses due to
dementia, confusion or reactions to…"
Aug 3, 2008
Kris Scanlon left a comment for Rose Blome
"Hi Rose - thanks for joining! Kris"
May 21, 2008
Kris Scanlon replied to Kris Scanlon's discussion Nonverbal patients
"Tanie, this helps MORE than a little, it helps a LOT! Hopefully it might provide insight for others too. Thank you"
May 8, 2008
Tanie Heitz replied to Kris Scanlon's discussion Nonverbal patients
"Kris,
Like Frances, I always speak to the patient as though they can hear what I am saying and pay attention to their body language. Not only their facial expressions but the entire body. (Being a CNA and having to give baths and do a lot of…"
May 7, 2008
Kris Scanlon left a comment for Rebecca Pharris
"Hi you!"
Apr 29, 2008
Kris Scanlon replied to Kris Scanlon's discussion Nonverbal patients
"Excellent, Cheryl - thank you!"
Apr 25, 2008
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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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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.

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