Wholistic Health in Hospitals and Hospice

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Comment by Sandra Kay Farnham on August 6, 2009 at 12:33pm

I am not ready to die but I do try to live as if I have a year to live. I have read Elisxabeth Kobbler-Ross books. Being an eleventh hour vouleteer has opened my eyes a lot. When my time comes I hope it will be swift and painless. I have left instructions that I am to only get pain medicine when the time comes. I want the suffering for the ones around me to be over as soon as possible also. My problem is how can I get the point across to nurses that have been tought only that extending life every second that it can be is the number one pryority when the patient has said, "I am ready to go". If I hand them a book to read they won't. I think I am going to ask my supervisor to have a meeting with the director on that floor to see if she can find out where he stands and go from there.

Comment by Nurit Nardi on August 6, 2009 at 9:28am

I believe that the way of passing is a delicate and complex one, also for the therapist (somehow you are dealing with your own mortality as well). Have you looked at any of Eliszabeth Kobbler-Ross books? Just for background knowledge-

All the best-
Nurit

Comment by Sandra Kay Farnham on August 5, 2009 at 6:24pm

Some of the RN's where I see some patients in the hospital that are at the end of their life do not want me to see the patients because when I do,"they go down hill fast." I relax them and sometimes use some acupressure points that help "let go". The patients are suffering during the time they say they do not want me to go in the rooms. How do I get them to understand the transaction from this life to the next is going to happen no matter what? What is wrong with it being fast instead of lingering slow and painful for the patient and the families? Is anyone else having this problem? I do this for a hospice and everyone including the family members are grateful. I am frustrated especially today. A patient that has been in and out of the hospital for over a year and a half is going to die today or tomorrow. I did get them to let me in to say good bye, but was not allowed to touch the patient. This patient is a very gentle kind, still saying this is God's will it will be ok. A smooth, fast transition is what is diserved. Not suffering.

Comment by Scott Kingsbury on July 28, 2009 at 8:54am

For anyone interested in developing their reflexology thumb walking technique you may visit www.orthoflexology.com
Click on the blue screen titled "Reflexology Fundamentals Introduction" there are 2 chapters from the DVD you may watch for free to improve or develop your thumb walking technique, the hip-sciatic/pelvic/knee-leg chapter is there as well and can be used for anyone presenting hip, sciatic or leg challenges. This area also works great for knumb toes.

All the best.

Scott

Comment by Lucy Burns, MDiv, NCTMB on July 24, 2009 at 7:53pm

I'm a chaplain and massage therapist and I work for a holistic hospice where I use bodywork and energy work with the patients. I love it! I'm doing Irene Smith's course on massage in hospice at the beginning of August - www.everflowing.org Has anyone else done that?

Comment by Carl W. Brown on July 11, 2009 at 8:45pm

I have volunteered to East Bay Hospice for 4 years. I specialize in pain management from a holistic perspective. I enjoy working in a hospice environment becasue it is no longer about being right but about the client.

Comment by Barbara Coughlin-Martin on July 10, 2009 at 6:31am

I just joined this community and found this group. I've been involved with touch therapy for cancer patients and survivors for years now, and it's delightful to join others with the same interest.
I did have a contract position with a local hospital but the program was cut because of to financial issues in 6/08. I've ben trying to keep a volunteer program alive ever since, but it's a struggle to keep the hospital invested in the service.

Comment by Maria Troia on July 9, 2009 at 5:46pm

Thanks, Michelle! These sound like great ideas. I've made a note of them and will pursue it. Thanks again!

Comment by Michelle Burroughs on July 9, 2009 at 6:21am

The company I contract with is Nationwide so I do not believe that they use grant money. If you are in a smaller community a lot of times you can go to local organizations and request a matching grant. Lions clubs, United Way, Rotary Clubs are good starts. You will need to be very specific on how the funds will be used and why there is a need.

Comment by Maria Troia on July 8, 2009 at 2:32pm

Sandra,

Thank you for opening up this group. I am approved by the NCBTMB as a CE provider and I teach AMMA Therapy(r) (Korean bodywork). AMMA was being used in the hospital setting some years ago in NY, where I trained. Eventually I hope to introduce AMMA to hospitals in AZ where I now live. If anyone has experience or suggestions for initiating a hospital-based program, I would be grateful for any insights.

Thank you,
Maria Troia, MSEd, LMT, NCTMB, CH
www.KIRAHolistic.com

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