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How to Help a Grieving Child Return to School
Posted on August 31, 2017 by Care Dimensions Children's Program Staff in ChildrenAs summer draws to a close, the transition from a relaxed schedule to a more structured school routine can elicit a variety of emotions and anxieties for children and caregivers, especially those who have experienced the death of someone close. After a child experiences a significant loss, these feelings can be amplified and make the transition seem overwhelming. This article lists some tips to help your family navigate the back-to-school transition. ...
Continue readingEveryday Miracles in Hospice: Keeping Vigil, Telling Our Stories
Posted on July 27, 2017 by Jennifer Stuart, M.Div, LICSW in HospiceSometimes a chaplain's gentle touch can make a connection with a hospice patient As a hospice chaplain, I hear the most amazing life stories that transport us into a vivid history. One never knows where these visits will carry us. ...
Continue readingCare Dimensions Supports Bills to Help Hospice Patients, Families
Posted on July 20, 2017 by Lisa Conti in Health Care PolicyTwo Care Dimensions staffers joined hospice advocates from across the country to urge members of Congress to support legislation that seeks to increase access to hospice and palliative care for Medicare beneficiaries. ...
Continue readingHappily Ever After: Even Death Couldn't End This Love Story
Posted on June 7, 2017 by Lisa Conti in Hospice, Kaplan Family Hospice HouseGene and Helen Galipeau may have lived the consummate love story of their generation. Both born in 1924, they met and fell in love during World War II. That love grew during nearly 72 years of marriage and culminated in ultimate devotion to each other during their final day on Earth. ...
Continue readingHelping Grieving Children
Posted on June 6, 2017 by Care Dimensions in ChildrenMost children experience loss at some point in their childhood – a grandparent dies, a parent becomes seriously ill or a best friend moves away. Experts say that intense grief could last, on average, about two to three years in adults. For children, grief feelings can last even longer. ...
Continue reading18 Lessons of a Hospice Massage Therapist
Posted on June 2, 2017 by Susan Coffey, LMT in Complementary therapy, Hospice careersDuring my professional life as a massage therapist, many moments have touched my heart and reaffirmed my choice of careers, but none compare to those I have experienced while working with those who are dying. ...
Continue readingA Daughter Honoring Her Mother's Life Work
Posted on May 12, 2017 by Susan Mineo in Kaplan Family Hospice HouseMy mother, Gloria Mineo, was a champion and still is, even in her spiritual realm. She lived during the Depression for which, I don’t think I knew the full amount of strife and struggle of her beginnings. She was strong but soft. She was discipline. She was patience. She was an artist. She was the “glue.” She was a Mother. ...
Continue readingNurses: A Community Treasure
Posted on May 8, 2017 by Patricia Ahern, RN, MBA, FACHE in Hospice careersSomething about nurses causes folks to seek us out: in the grocery aisle, at the library, during exercise class, or the church banquet. There’s something about us. Our “nurse-ness” just lights up any place we’re at! It’s as if a neon sign is glowing, “Nurse here! Go ahead and ask your questions or tell me your story.” And we do so love those stories and questions. ...
Continue readingHospice Volunteer: Just Be Present. That’s Enough.
Posted on May 1, 2017 by Annette Pollack in VolunteersCare Dimensions hospice volunteer Annette Pollack shares a laugh with her patient.No expectations. Just be present. These two phrases have summarized my work as a hospice volunteer.I started my journey as a hospice volunteer over 20 years ago when I lived in Rhode Island and was raising a family and consulting part time. I went through the training and was assigned a 90-year-old patient. Our ...
Continue readingVolunteering for Hospice Brings Many Rewards
Posted on May 1, 2017 by Karen McBain in VolunteersI am a gardener, and one of the first things I noticed about the Kaplan Family Hospice House is its serene, peaceful setting. My uncle’s obituary mentioned that donations could be made in his name to Care Dimensions/Kaplan Family Hospice House. I had been looking for a way to give back, so I thought, “Why not volunteer?” I signed up for the hospice volunteer training that fall. ...
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