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Community Hospice & Palliative Care recognizes National Volunteer Month
04/05/24 at 03:15 AMCommunity Hospice & Palliative Care recognizes National Volunteer MonthJAX Chamber, Press Release; 4/3/24 As April marks National Volunteer Month, Community Hospice & Palliative Care reaffirms its dedication to promoting and celebrating the invaluable contributions of volunteers. Volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization, providing companionship and a compassionate presence to patients and their families during challenging times. Throughout the month, Community Hospice & Palliative Care will spotlight individual volunteers and their inspiring stories through various social media platforms. These narratives will highlight the profound impact that volunteers have on the lives of those they serve and showcase the diverse ways in which they enrich our community. Editor's Note: Use this spark your own planning and recognition for your all-important hospice and palliative care volunteers!
Central Dauphin football building connections with residents at Grane Hospice
04/05/24 at 03:00 AMCentral Dauphin football building connections with residents at Grane Hospice ABC TV 27 WHTM, Harrisburg, PA; by Amber Charnoff; 4/2/24 Volunteering is a cornerstone of the Central Dauphin football team and over the past 15 years the team has donated their time to Grane Hospice. ... Central Dauphin seniors Kannyon Miller and Elijah McDonald have enjoyed interacting with the residents at Grane. ... Coach McNamee enjoys stepping back and watching these relationships develop. ... “It’s so much fun watching them in action and seeing that room with the interactions between the players and the residents,” McNamee said. “There’s no doubt it’s a win-win. The residents are really enjoying it and our players are really enjoying it.”
April 21-27, 2024 National Volunteer Week: NHPCO's outreach suggestions & recognition ideas
04/02/24 at 03:00 AMApril 21-27, 2024 National Volunteer Week: NHPCO's outreach suggestions & recognition ideasNHPCO website, for April 21-27, 2024The U.S. hospice movement was founded by dedicated volunteers and volunteer commitment continues to be a core part of the Medicare Hospice Benefit today. This National Volunteer Week, April 21 – 27, 2024, we’re shining a light on the dedicated, compassionate volunteers who brighten the lives of the patients and families we collectively serve.Editor's Note: Download and use NHPCO's pdf for numerous In-Person Recognition Ideas and Virtual Recognition Ideas.
Here’s what a doctor says actually happens when you die
03/28/24 at 03:00 AMHere’s what a doctor says actually happens when you die United Business Journal, by Nidhi Dhote; 3/26/24Death is the great equalizer; it’s a subject that intrigues and terrifies us in equal measure. Throughout human history, we’ve pondered what lies beyond the threshold of life, seeking answers in religion, philosophy, and science. Yet, despite all our advancements, the mystery of death remains largely intact. ... In this article, we’ll delve into what happens to our bodies when we die, as explained by medical professionals.
Meaningful conversations to have with your loved one
03/28/24 at 03:00 AMMeaningful conversations to have with your loved oneMediaFeed.org, by Merritt Whitley; 3/27/24“One of the most important concepts in the field of grief and loss is that people drift in and out of the awareness of dying,” says Kenneth Doka, a senior consultant to the Hospice Foundation of America, and professor emeritus of gerontology at the graduate school of The College of New Rochelle. “Sometimes they do talk about it, sometimes not. The dying one should control the agenda. Don’t force conversations on them.” When your loved one feels ready to talk, the following suggestions can be comforting ways to begin a conversation: ...
Hospice of Santa Barbara offers insights into family grieving
03/28/24 at 02:00 AMHospice of Santa Barbara offers insights into family grievingSanta Barbara Independent, by Hospice of Santa Barbara; 3/26/24Grieving the loss of a family member is a deeply intricate emotional journey. Shared bonds and histories make family grief especially unique. Family grief extends beyond the individual and intertwines with the collective fabric of shared experiences, roles and responsibilities. ... It is common for death to change the family dynamic. This can be a result of several factors, including age, relationship, role, difference in coping mechanisms, heightened stress and emotions, and unresolved family issues which can lead to the resurfacing of past grievances.Editor's Note: CMS Hospice COPs §418.3 defines: "Bereavement counseling means emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual support and services provided before and after the death of the patient to assist with issues related to grief, loss, and adjustment." The interdisciplinary team needs to understand individual and family grief, within the scope of their roles and responsibilities with family members.
Meet the 'Flower Lady': Crafting bouquets of comfort and compassion for hospice patients
03/22/24 at 03:00 AMMeet the 'Flower Lady': Crafting bouquets of comfort and compassion for hospice patients NBC 5 On Your Side, by Mike Bush; 3/19/24 In the heart of Evelyn's House, a hospice facility dedicated to providing comfort in life's final moments, resides 79-year-old Anne Hensley, affectionately dubbed the "flower lady" by staff and patients alike. ... Her lifelong passion for floral artistry has since blossomed into a symbol of solace and compassion within the halls of Evelyn's House. ... For Anne, her role as the "flower lady" is more than just arranging bouquets; it's a labor of love rooted in empathy and understanding.
Student-run Arizona non-profit uses origami to connect with hospital [and hospice] patients
03/21/24 at 03:45 AMStudent-run Arizona non-profit uses origami to connect with hospital [and hospice] patients The State Press, by Pippa Fung; 3/19/24The Wishing Crane Project, founded by Arizona student Charles Zhang, serves hospice and hospital patients through art. In the story of Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes, a young girl tried to fold 1,000 paper cranes in the hopes that it would help her push through a terminal illness. Years later, students across Arizona and at ASU are folding their own cranes [and writing hopeful messages] to support others through their difficult journeys.
Beautiful people: Busy 14-year-old still finds time to volunteer for local hospice [creating legacy books]
03/18/24 at 03:00 AMBeautiful people: Busy 14-year-old still finds time to volunteer for local hospice [creating legacy books]
[Eleventh-Hour Program] Volunteers provide companionship to patients reaching the end of life
03/15/24 at 03:30 AM[Eleventh-Hour Program] Volunteers provide companionship to patients reaching the end of lifeCharleston Area Medical Center, Vandalia Health; 3/13/24Established in April 2023, the Eleventh-Hour Program was designed to ensure no patient passes alone in the hospital. The first Eleventh Hour vigil was held on Easter Sunday in 2023. Since then, the companions have participated in 14 vigils in six nursing units at CAMC Memorial and General hospitals.
Responding to Soul Injury: Tools for hope and healing
03/15/24 at 03:00 AMResponding to Soul Injury: Tools for hope and healing Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing; by Deborah Grassman, Abi Katz, Luann Conforti-Brown, Josephine F Wilson, Angie Snyder; 3/13/24Soul Injury is defined as a wound that separates a person from their real self, caused by unmourned loss and hurt, unforgiven guilt and shame, and fear of helplessness or loss of control. Tools and interventions have been developed to guide people impacted by Soul Injury. This study assessed the effectiveness of 12 tools and interventions, ... The Anchor Your Heart tool was the most frequently used tool and had the most enduring utilization across time and settings.Editor's Note: Click here for The Anchor Your Heart Tool identified in this article. Share this research and article with your clinical teams and bereavement counselors.
Last Writers craft legacies, embrace stories in hospice care
03/08/24 at 03:00 AMLast Writers craft legacies, embrace stories in hospice care The Daily Texan, by Sabrina Ye; 3/6/24 At local hospice homes, a passionate group of volunteers task themselves with writing memoirs that celebrate the richness of patients’ experiences. This heartfelt service they provide not only preserves legacies but highlights the timeless beauty of storytelling. UT Last Writers volunteer to converse with hospice patients and capture their life stories.
Writing condolence cards supports nurses as well as deceased patients’ families
03/01/24 at 03:00 AMWriting condolence cards supports nurses as well as deceased patients’ families ONS Voice, by Casey S. Kennedy; 2/29/24During extended treatment and end-of-life care, patients, their family and caregivers, and the healthcare team can form close bonds and relationships. Those ties are abruptly severed when a patient dies, leaving each party to grieve alone. For healthcare professionals, sending a condolence card can provide closure for themselves and support for a deceased patient’s family, a team of nurses reported in an article published in the December 2023 issue of the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing.
Hospice gardens bloom thanks to planting efforts from schoolchildren
02/27/24 at 03:30 AMHospice gardens bloom thanks to planting efforts from schoolchildrenDorset Echo, by Katie Heyes; 2/25/24Patients at an end-of-life care hospice got to see the early blooming of flowers planted by Dorset students last autumn. In September last year, students from Beaminster School, St Osmund's C of E Middle School, and Thomas Hardye School gathered to plant bulbs on Weldmar Hospicecare's Inpatient Unit gardens at the site in Dorchester.
Eagle Scout keeps hospice patients warm
02/26/24 at 03:00 AMEagle Scout keeps hospice patients warm ABC News KAALTV, by Rachel Mantos; 2/23/24A service project for one Rochester Eagle Scout ended with a heart-warming friendship after a kind gesture to Mayo Clinic hospice patients. Lars Ingram got the idea to help out hospice patients for his Eagle Scout project from his father, a Mayo Clinic hospice physician. ... After the blankets were delivered to 100 patients, Ingram received word one of them was also a former Eagle Scout.
[No One Dies Alone Volunteer] A 'national treasure': St. Peter's Health volunteer has spread smiles and care for over 50 years
02/23/24 at 03:00 AMA 'national treasure': St. Peter's Health volunteer has spread smiles and care for over 50 yearsIndependent Record, by Sonny Tapia; 2/20/24A volunteer with an infectious smile, care in her heart and a willingness to put others first has partially called it quits after 53 years at St. Peter’s Health. Helen Bunkowske is retiring from part of her duties at the hospital that included walking patients to their rooms for appointments and helping stressed-out patients before a surgery, but is continuing her work with the hospice program and the No One Dies Alone program through the hospital.
Petals for Patients blossom smiles to hospice patients
02/19/24 at 02:15 AMPetals for Patients blossom smiles to hospice patientsKNWA & KFTA News, northwest Arkansas, by Elena Ramirez and Brad Horn; 2/15/24When Becky Davis decided to retire, she wanted to help those in hospice in some capacity, and she found it in Petals to Patients. Volunteers of Circle of Life, a hospice center, put together bouquets from donated flowers for hospice patients every week.
This hospice volunteer program is transforming end-of-life care for inmates in Maine
02/19/24 at 02:00 AMThis hospice volunteer program is transforming end-of-life care for inmates in MaineYouTube - News Center Maine, video news; 2/16/24The prisoner hospice volunteer program started in 2001 as a partnership among the Maine Hospice Council, Maine State Prison, and Maine Department of Corrections.
The Last Portrait: Local photo exhibition captures different takes on dying [Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., New Hartford, NY]
02/14/24 at 03:00 AMThe Last Portrait: Local photo exhibition captures different takes on dyingUtica Observer Dispatch, by Amy Neff Roth; 2/9/24... The 26 black-and-white photos, taken by local photographer Mark DiOrio, all capture moments in the life of someone who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. “I wanted to photograph them because they’ve been given news that nobody wants to hear,” DiOrio explained. “They’ve been given the news that it’s going to be their time soon. And when you’re given that kind of news, you have choices to make on how you handle it. I felt that these people, what they had to say and the emotions that they communicated in that moment were invaluable.”
NHPCO publishes Culturally Sensitive Communications to Enhance Care Delivery: A resource guide for healthcare professionals
02/06/24 at 04:00 AMNHPCO Publishes Culturally Sensitive Communications to Enhance Care Delivery: A resource guide for healthcare professionalsNHPCO Press Release; 1/30/24The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s (NHPCO) Diversity Advisory Council (DAC) published Culturally Sensitive Communications to Enhance Care Delivery: A Resource Guide for Healthcare Professionals. ... It contains information from a multitude of NHPCO resources, such as the Hospice Through The DEI Lens report, Inclusion and Access Toolkit, Black and African American Outreach Guide, Chinese American Resource Guide, Latino Outreach Guide, and LGBTQ+ Resource Guide, as well as information from additional external research sources.
Craft a memorial pillow for your loved one at this DeKalb workshop
01/25/24 at 04:00 AMCraft a memorial pillow for your loved one at this DeKalb workshopShaw Local News Network; 1/22/24The DeKalb Public Library will partner with Northern Illinois Hospice to host a workshop for patrons to create pillows out of a loved one’s shirt. ... Attendees can create up to two pillows out of a T-shirt or button-down shirt. Sewers will be available to assist. Participants should not bring denim, jackets or thick fabrics. Bereavement information and support will be provided.Editor's Note: Explore this lovely, meaningful activity for your hospice's bereavement care, volunteer services, and community outreach.
Cutting hair, growing care: Stylists volunteer for hospice patients
01/24/24 at 04:00 AMCutting hair, growing care: Stylists volunteer for hospice patients Montrose Press, by Katharhynn Heidelberg; 1/22/24... [Kathy] King is among several stylists who volunteer to cut hospice patients’ hair — just a way, they said, of giving back by making others feel good. ... “Contributing is probably the highest gift you can give,” said King. “As far as HopeWest goes, I lose the word sometimes as to what they do, and what they do for the community. I’m just so proud to (volunteer) for them.”
MV residents serve on MLK Day of Giving
01/18/24 at 04:00 AMMV residents serve on MLK Day of GivingMega Valleys Progress, by Vernon Robison; 1/16/24
Longfield Hospice collects more than 3,000 Christmas trees
01/17/24 at 04:00 AMLongfield Hospice collects more than 3,000 Christmas treesBBC News, West of England, by Rhiannon Yhnell; 1/15/24For a voluntary donation, people around Gloucestershire have had their trees taken away by volunteers from Longfield Community Hospice in Minchinhampton. Every year trees are taken to recycling sites where they are turned into a multi-purpose mulch. So far more than 3,000 trees have been collected in four days. ... [The amount of money is] a bit of secret at the moment but we've raised more [than last year's] just under £50,000 ... for hospice care. [Approximately $63,000 in US dollars]
MLK day of service - Annual cards of caring workshop for Sanctuary Hospice volunteers
01/15/24 at 04:00 AMSanctuary Hospice Volunteers: MLK day of service - Annual cards of caring workshopVolunteerMatch.org; 1/10/24Editor's Note: While this post invites volunteers of Sanctuary Hospice in Independence, OH, it provides a creative service to imagine for your hospice volunteers.Everyone loves to receive cards of encouragement-especially when they are handmade! Do you enjoy using your creative talents and artistic abilities to make someone smile? Join Sanctuary Hospice for a Day of Service on #MLK Day MONDAY January 15, 2024, at our 5th Annual Cardworkshop virtually to help reduce the social isolation of our hospice patients.