Hospice Articles

1). The Heart of Grief By : Sammy
Hospice patients come to our care after being cut, burned, and poisoned. Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation treatment are the normative methods of care for most of the patients who enter a life-threatening disease. Hospital staff members are trained to be aggressive about curative care. Hospice care is a phase of care whereby aggressive treatment is no longer appropriate.
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2). Imprints on the Soul By : Sammy
When I was a resident Chaplain at the University of Kentucky, I would often baptize those who were dying. On one occasion, I was given the task of baptizing an aborted child that did not make it through labor. I was given a small fetus that was not much bigger than my thumb. I remember wondering what this infant's mother looked like and who was the father.
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3). Characteristics of Soul By : Sammy
At the dawn of spring, I am reminded by my children the joy of anticipating new life. They will usually see a flower or two that has made its way through the soil to a world beyond itself. What starts out as a seedling or bulb is transformed by nature's capacity to evolve. Inside each of us lies dormant an awareness, an identity, an ability to grow beyond what we appear to be.
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4). Where Souls Meet By : Sam Oliver
The more you understand about any subject, the more interesting it becomes. As you read this article you'll find that the subject of human beings meeting in soul is certainly no exception. This is done in several ways: You can do this as you care for a dying loved one. You can do this in putting a bandaide on a child who is hurt. You can do this when you offer forgiveness to someone who has harmed you.
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5). The Spirit of Soul By : Sammy
When was the last time you closed your eyes and simply paid attention to the inner world in you? As you close your eyes and pay attention to your inner self, insight is awakened. You are able to become conscious of what infuses our external world. Each of us has individual awareness or ways we interpret the world around us. Because of our unique experiences of the world, we take in multiple images across the span of a lifetime.
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6). The Nature of Soul By : Sammy
It is the nature of soul to grow, to heal, and to love. As we enter into the world, we emerge as a tiny child. We are open. We do not have conditions placed on us by our parents or ourselves. We have not closed ourselves off from any possibility. It is though the world lay at our feet. We are a bundle of unconditioned purity. As we age, conditions are placed on us to direct us along our paths intended to keep us from harm.
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7). The Sound of Soul By : Sammy
Have you ever wondered if soul has a sound? We may experience the sound of soul more than we know. Any time you move your attention to the inner dynamics of what lies behind your body and your mind, your soul will reveal itself to you. Soul can be experienced outside your body and your mind as well. Just the other day, I was riding in my car with my friend Suzanne.
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8). Approaches to Care in Physician Assisted Suicide By : Sam Oliver
There is a growing interest in suicide. When people start looking for more information about suicide, you'll be in a position to meet their needs. This article is a brief description of much information on this subject. Let's start with 3 levels to discern in the act of euthanasia. There are three levels to discern in the act of euthanasia: 1. One is a patient who is comatose or brain dead.
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9). Death Resources By : Sam Oliver
This interesting article addresses some of the key issues regarding death resources. A careful reading of this material could make a big difference in how you think about death resources. Each of us find ourselves wondering about dying. This introspective look at our future engages our hearts and minds to enter into what we cannot embrace. This journey into one's soul is one of insight.
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10). Its a Social Service to Empower Those We Care For By : john mce
People with physical or psychological problems often need help with their everyday lives but still wish to be as free and self-governing as possible. Care workers can provide this practical support on a daily basis without stifling the person, and as the industry advances we are seeing very encouraging improvements from both the giver and receiver of social services such as care.
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