Comments on: Funding for Massage in Eldercare and Hospice http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/stillness-motion/2008/01/18/funding-for-massage-in-eldercare-and-hospice/ The Art of Massage Therapy for Special Populations Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:24:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=wordpress-mu-1.2.5 By: Sandra http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/stillness-motion/2008/01/18/funding-for-massage-in-eldercare-and-hospice/#comment-51 Sandra Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:32:26 +0000 http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/stillness-motion/2008/01/18/funding-for-massage-in-eldercare-and-hospice/#comment-51 I was a hospice volunteer for one year and yes, "it rocked." Unfortunately the facility closed down so I went to a hospital where I now massage dying and seriously ill patients and their family members. This experience has taught me a lot, it is most rewarding and fulfilling. My plan is to do it as long as I can. Sandra I was a hospice volunteer for one year and yes, “it rocked.” Unfortunately the facility closed down so I went to a hospital where I now massage dying and seriously ill patients and their family members.
This experience has taught me a lot, it is most rewarding and fulfilling. My plan is to do it as long as I can.
Sandra

]]> By: Tina Bross http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/stillness-motion/2008/01/18/funding-for-massage-in-eldercare-and-hospice/#comment-19 Tina Bross Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:51:32 +0000 http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/stillness-motion/2008/01/18/funding-for-massage-in-eldercare-and-hospice/#comment-19 Hello, As the Supervisor of Holistic Services at Hospice of Cincinnati, I would like to comment on the priceless contribution of volunteers. I oversee a paid staff of 4 (1 LMT, 1 art therapist, 1 music therapist, and 1 holistic RN) and a volunteer staff of about 60! We provide art, music, massage, Healing Touch, Reiki, aromatherapy and pet therapy to our patients. On average, we have nearly 600 patients in our program on a daily basis. If it were not for my selfless, generous, loving volunteers, we would not be able to meet the needs of but a few patients. My volunteers share stories with me all the time about the value and richness of their time spent with our patients. Their 'compensation' may not come in the form of a paycheck, but rather from the love, compassion, nurturing and healing that takes place. Some of my volunteers are retired, some are newly out of massage school. Some are older, some younger - and we all have bills to pay, but volunteering has touched them in a place deep in their hearts and I am grateful for their dedication to our patients. I hope that all that have an interest in the hospice population consider giving some of your time, talent, love, and energy to those at the end of life. Volunteering ROCKS!!!!! :)

Hello,
As the Supervisor of Holistic Services at Hospice of Cincinnati, I would like to comment on the priceless contribution of volunteers. I oversee a paid staff of 4 (1 LMT, 1 art therapist, 1 music therapist, and 1 holistic RN) and a volunteer staff of about 60! We provide art, music, massage, Healing Touch, Reiki, aromatherapy and pet therapy to our patients. On average, we have nearly 600 patients in our program on a daily basis. If it were not for my selfless, generous, loving volunteers, we would not be able to meet the needs of but a few patients. My volunteers share stories with me all the time about the value and richness of their time spent with our patients. Their ‘compensation’ may not come in the form of a paycheck, but rather from the love, compassion, nurturing and healing that takes place. Some of my volunteers are retired, some are newly out of massage school. Some are older, some younger - and we all have bills to pay, but volunteering has touched them in a place deep in their hearts and I am grateful for their dedication to our patients. I hope that all that have an interest in the hospice population consider giving some of your time, talent, love, and energy to those at the end of life. Volunteering ROCKS!!!!! :)

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