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Hospice 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 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 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 readingLiving with Advanced Cardiac Disease
Posted on February 24, 2017 by Stephanie Patel, MD in HospiceAccording to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as 5.8 million people in the U.S. suffer from heart failure and one-fifth of them will die within one year of diagnosis. While these statistics can be daunting, there are ways to improve quality of life and make each day more manageable for those living with advanced cardiac disease. ...
Continue readingThe Surprising Joys of Hospice Work
Posted on January 18, 2017 by Lisa Alcock in Donors, Hospice, VolunteersCare Dimensions volunteer and donor Lisa Alcock of Weston and Gloucester, MAThere are endless opportunities to donate time and money to good causes. The mission statements are compelling and the reasons for committing to those charitable efforts are readily evident. Yet, when I was looking for a new chance last year to make a difference, Care Dimensions became my obvious choice.My decision was no...
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 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 reading3 Keys to Spiritual Care in Hospice
Posted on June 21, 2016 by Cynthia Robbins in HospiceHospice chaplains work within the realms of mystery and meaning. When you work with the soul of a person rather than their physical body, you are in a place that defies definition and is so vast in its importance, it can seem daunting. There are no specific protocols to follow, no prescribed systems for “fixing” what might be ailing the spirit of a patient. ...
Continue readingA Good Death Makes All the Difference
Posted on April 28, 2016 by Cynthia Robbins in HospiceOn April 3rd, my mom passed away. She had dementia so I had been traveling the journey of the gradual goodbye for many years. Mom really had not been a mom to me for quite some time. And yet, when the last two weeks of her life came, I was paralyzed by grief. Her kidneys and heart were shutting down and there was no turning back. This was it. ...
Continue reading10 Steps to Making the Most of Living with a Serious Illness
Posted on February 22, 2016 by Lisa Conti in HospiceIf you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a serious illness, life can become pretty scary and confusing. Here are 10 steps to help manage pain and symptoms and decide whether palliative care or hospice care is right for for you. ...
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