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Diane Blake commented on Sondra C. Papatsoris, MSW's blog post Something to Share with my Volunteers
"How bout the Starfish Story maybe print it on a bookmark?"
Mar 7, 2011
Jennifer Thompson commented on Sondra C. Papatsoris, MSW's blog post Holiday appreciation gifts
"over the years I have done many things for my volunteers. Generally it was a nice christmas card (used positive promotions)and either a pocket day planner or motivational calendar. I also gave $10 Walmart gift card or $10 movie ticket gift card. I…"
Oct 29, 2010
Sondra C. Papatsoris, MSW left a comment for caecenia mclean
"What a small world. How are you connected to Hospice?"
Oct 28, 2010
Sondra C. Papatsoris, MSW replied to Courtney Johnson's discussion need some direction...
"I can understand how your volunteer may be feel as though her patient is struggling but it sounds like it's the volunteer that is having a struggle. Dementia patients can "wax and wane" in thoughout their disease process. If she doesn't want the…"
Oct 26, 2010
Ginger Askew commented on Sondra C. Papatsoris, MSW's blog post Holiday appreciation gifts
"I started doing a Potluck in January when the volunteer's aren't so busy with the holidays."
Oct 25, 2010
Courtney Johnson commented on Sondra C. Papatsoris, MSW's blog post Holiday appreciation gifts
"I work for a much smaller hospice. Last year we did a holiday luncheon as well... called it "Very Merry Volunteers," and invited the staff to attend as well as bring in their favorite holiday food... It was a great way for the staff members and…"
Oct 20, 2010
Kathy Berning commented on Sondra C. Papatsoris, MSW's blog post Holiday appreciation gifts
"Welcome to the field! We hold an annual holiday luncheon for our volunteers that includes a nice buffet and a centerpiece that always goes home with a lucky volunteer at that table. The centerpieces and room decor always have a theme: we've done…"
Oct 20, 2010

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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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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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