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6 Steps to Avoiding Hospice Work Burnout
Posted on December 20, 2016 by W. Ruben Exantus, Ph.D., M.Div. in Hospice careersW. Ruben Exantus, Ph.D., M.Div.For me, being a pastor is among the world’s most honorable professions and constitutes the highest privilege for a person of faith. However, fulfilling this privilege and discharging the pastoral responsibilities demands a lot of sacrifices and hard work, which often leads to burnout. I’ve served as a senior pastor of one congregation for nearly 12 years and now as ...
Continue reading3 Things Every New Nurse Should Know
Posted on December 20, 2016 by Amy Gray, RN, LICSW in Hospice careersAmy Gray (center), who has been a hospice social worker with Care Dimensions for seven years, recently graduated from Lawrence Memorial/Regis College of Nursing and has some advice for new RNs.After nearly seven years as a social worker in hospice, I recently decided to become a nurse. Being a social worker helped me understand patients’ psycho-social needs, but I wanted to understand the physiol...
Continue readingHelping Families with End-of-Life Challenges
Posted on December 20, 2016 by Laci Gentry, LICSW in Hospice, Hospice careersI always knew I wanted to be in a helping profession, as I love working, learning, and talking to people. During college, I found that social work was what I wanted to do. After working with children, teens, and victims of domestic violence, I found that these were great learning opportunities, but not a perfect fit for my personality. I began working with the geriatric population in various capacities and five years ago made my way to working as a hospice social worker, where I truly have found my calling. ...
Continue reading12 Ways to Manage Grief During the Holidays
Posted on December 5, 2016 by Nathaniel Lamkin, LICSW, ACHP-SWAt Care Dimensions, our specially trained bereavement counselors understand the toll that grief can take, especially at the holidays. You may feel overwhelmed, but with support, you and your family can still enjoy meaningful and joyful experiences during this holiday season. ...
Continue reading3 Tips for the Caregiver of Someone with Dementia
Posted on November 22, 2016 by Susan Haas, LICSW, ACHP-SW in CaregivingCaring for a loved one with dementia presents a host of challenges for the caregiver. Over time, the demands of 24/7 care become harder for the caregiver of the person with dementia. Here are three ways that caregivers can care for themselves. ...
Continue reading5 Ways to Help Grieving Teens
Posted on November 15, 2016 by Kristen Goodhue, MS, CCLS in ChildrenThe teen years can be difficult for anyone. Academic pressure, peer pressure, uncertainty about the future, self-identity and expression issues, and sexuality concerns are all part of teen’s everyday life. When a teen experiences the death of someone close to them, the grief can feel overwhelming, confusing, and very isolating. Here are five tips to help teens navigate their grief journey. ...
Continue readingReassurances: Signs From Departed Loved Ones Ease Grief
Posted on November 2, 2016 by Karen WakefieldKaren Wakefield's partner of 19 years—Chuck—died of end-stage kidney disease after having received hospice services at home from Care Dimensions for three months. Karen has welcomed the encouragement and healing she has received through participation in two of Care Dimensions’ six-week "Writing From the Heart of Grief" bereavement workshops, along with additional individual guidance. ...
Continue readingThere Are No Words: Grief Support Tips
Posted on October 24, 2016 by Cammy Adler-Roth, CCLS, LCSWWhen someone you love dies, it’s not uncommon for others to search for the right words to console you. Though meant in a good way, many comments such as “they are in a better place now,” or “everything will be okay” are often more hurtful than helpful. Rather than provide comfort, these types of statements can invalidate the painful experience of grievers. ...
Continue readingHospice Chaplains Bring Peace to Patients, Regardless of Beliefs
Posted on October 19, 2016 by Bob Hagopian, M.Div. in HospiceWe live in an increasingly non-religious society. Many people abandon organized religion. More people identify as spiritual, not religious. I believe God gave us faith; humanity created religion! ...
Continue readingMy Introduction to Reiki
Posted on August 25, 2016 by Lisa Conti in Complementary therapyBefore I started working for Care Dimensions, I had a vague idea of what Reiki was, as I recalled my massage therapist talking about a treatment she had a few years ago. She said the Reiki practitioner uses a very light touch to transfer energy that relaxes you and can have healing benefits. ...
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