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It’s Never too Late to Say ‘Thank You’ to our Nation’s Veterans
Posted on November 6, 2017 by Patricia Ahern, RN, MBA, FACHE in VeteransAmericans across the country celebrate Veterans' Day on November 11, a special day to salute the men and women who bravely served our country in the military. These fellow Americans have made profound sacrifices in defense of freedom and they deserve our heartfelt thanks and appreciation. Honoring our nation’s veterans includes supporting them throughout their entire lives, especially at the end. ...
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Hospitality: Cultivating Inclusion in Spiritual Care
Posted on October 23, 2017 by Rona Tyndall, M.Div. in HospiceOur spiritual self is the part of each individual that is unique, the innermost part of each of us that searches for meaning. As life draws to a close and grief is woven into the fabric of our days, that search for meaning becomes increasingly urgent. Hence, dying and grieving are every bit as much spiritual events as they are medical events. People are created to love and to help each other. The chaplain’s question, “How is your spirit?” is an invitation to spiritual companionship with our patients as they search their lives for meaning. ...
Continue reading‘Do Your Job’ Takes on Special Meaning for Ipswich Man
Posted on September 29, 2017 by Lisa Conti in HospiceFor Ipswich native and New England Patriots fan Steve Brown, “Do your job” is more than a popular phrase; it’s a philosophy to which he has subscribed through five bouts of cancer over 32 years. For his entire adult life, Steve did whatever it took to provide for his family. The adversity started early, but like a true Patriot, he met it head-on every time. ...
Continue readingHospice Aide: Every Day is a Reward
Posted on September 20, 2017 by Elena Connelly, CNA in Hospice careersI have been a certified nursing assistant (CNA) for 25 years, and a hospice aide at Care Dimensions for the past 10 years. Every day is a reward for me because I get to help people who really need it. I knew from an early age that I would devote my life to helping others. I had a traumatic experience that shaped who I am, and only recently have I been able to share it. ...
Continue readingHospice Nurses Make 'Regular Day' Special for Patients
Posted on September 5, 2017 by Patricia Ahern, RN, MBA, FACHE in Hospice, Hospice careersHospice nurses bring comfort to patients at end of life. I recently got to accompany two of our hospice nurses on patient visits at long-term care facilities. It was a great morning. ...
Continue readingHow 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. ...
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