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Committed to Volunteering, Making a Difference
Posted on September 14, 2018 by Anne Williams in Complementary therapy, Kaplan Family Hospice House, VolunteersIn 1980, she made a commitment to improve the lives and deaths of people with terminal illnesses and she continues to live out that commitment today. Volunteers at the Kaplan Family Hospice House say that Gail’s sense of humor and her kindness are evident in her interactions with patients and fellow volunteers. ...
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Taking a Walk That Matters for High School Classmate
Posted on September 4, 2018 by Kate Costin in Donors, Hospice, Kaplan Family Hospice House, Walk for HospiceI wanted to remember my friend and do something positive in her memory, so I thought, “What better way than the Walk for Hospice?” It would be nice if I could get some of our classmates together to raise money for hospice patients and their families in Debbie’s memory. ...
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Hospice Patient Gets Wish to Witness Daughter’s Wedding
Posted on August 29, 2018 by Rebecca Brackett in Kaplan Family Hospice HouseSpencer and her fiancé Joe had planned their wedding day for June 2nd and were pleased that all of their friends and family would be able to attend. But everything changed in early May when Spencer’s mom, Margaret, became severely ill and began receiving hospice services at home from Care Dimensions. Care Dimensions' staff suggested that if Spencer and Joe wanted to have a wedding ceremony with Margaret involved, the best timing would be that very day. Spencer and Joe didn’t hesitate, saying “Yes, we want to do this.” ...
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Hospice Volunteer: The Gift My Patients Give Me
Posted on August 14, 2018 by Meghan Gardner in Hospice, Veterans, VolunteersBeing able to make a connection with someone toward the end of their life can be more powerful than medicine. A key part of my religion is having and developing compassion. In the practice of hospice, the truest form of compassion is to be in the space that my patient is in. I let go of me and my needs and what I think is real and I enter their space. ...
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From Hospital Nurse to Hospice Reiki Volunteer
Posted on August 14, 2018 by Joan Charette, RN in Complementary therapy, VolunteersI am a nurse. I worked at North Shore Medical Center (formerly Salem Hospital) for 43 years, and I liked making connections with patients. While at the hospital, I observed a nurse who was a Reiki master. I saw how she calmed patients through Reiki. I told her that I was interested in learning Reiki and then began classes with her. ...
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Supporting My Community Through the Walk for Hospice
Posted on August 13, 2018 by Chris Culkeen in Donors, Walk for HospiceI’ve always strongly believed in giving back to my community, so when a friend of mine asked me in 1997 if I would donate a few hours of my time as master of ceremonies at the Walk for Hospice in my hometown of Danvers, MA, I immediately said yes. ...
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‘Volunteer Vikings’ Go the Extra Mile at Walk for Hospice
Posted on August 6, 2018 by Fran Clements in Donors, Volunteers, Walk for HospiceI meet a lot of people who want to give back to our organization because they are grateful for the compassionate care their loved ones received at end of life, and I too have been down that road and wanted to give back. After being asked to form a Walk for Hospice team, my husband, two sisters, and a couple of volunteers formed our team called the Volunteer Vikings. ...
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Why I Love Being a Hospice Aide
Posted on August 3, 2018 by Cindy Berry, CHPNA in Hospice, Hospice careersEvery workday, I meet hospice patients who are in the final stage of their lives. It’s my goal to make them feel a little less afraid and more like the people they were before they became ill. I make people happy as they near death, and if I can make them laugh, that to me is worth more than money. ...
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Ipswich Coach Woodworth's Legacy Lives On
Posted on August 2, 2018 by Maureen Woodworth in Donors, Kaplan Family Hospice HouseIn October of 2015, Doug was diagnosed with a rare brain disease and given three months to live. That’s when I called Care Dimensions. They immediately helped set my mind at ease. Care Dimensions allowed me to provide a wonderful experience for Doug in his journey through end of life. They allowed me and my family to enjoy every moment with Doug in a home-like setting and if there was anything we needed they were right there for us. ...
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Honoring Meme’s Memory at Walk for Hospice
Posted on August 2, 2018 by Glenn Boutchie, Jr. in Donors, Kaplan Family Hospice House, Walk for HospiceOn the morning of the 2008 Walk for Hospice, it was raining. Meme had said she wanted to go, but we figured the bad weather might change her mind. I woke her up and asked if she still wanted to go with us. “Of course,” she said. “It’s a beautiful day!” She was so happy that she was doing what she wanted to do. ...
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