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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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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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What My Dog Taught Me About End of Life
Posted on December 26, 2017 by Andrea Gwosdow in Complementary therapy, Pet therapyMaxie was a therapy dog for more than 14 years and made over 300 visits, including trips to homes of Care Dimensions hospice patients. Watching how people responded to Maxie was a rewarding experience that I will always treasure. ...
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18 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 readingPet Therapy Dog Tessie Brings Comfort to Hospice Patients
Posted on March 20, 2017 by Tessie Pet Therapy Dog in Complementary therapy, Pet therapyWednesdays are the best day of the week! My human says in a cheerful voice, "Do you want to go to the Kaplan House and put smiles on people’s faces?" Off we go to visit patients at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, sometimes sporting a decorative outfit in addition to my harness and leash. ...
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. ...
Continue readingMusic Therapy with Nonverbal Patients: 'No Words Necessary'
Posted on March 21, 2016 by Katie Bagley, MT-BC, NMT in Complementary therapyIn my time with Care Dimensions as the music therapist based out of the Wellesley office, I have worked with a variety of patients experiencing varying needs at end of life. Music therapy can offer a mode of communication and connection apart from words. ...
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