Martha Smith
@CompassionHome
Berks Visiting Nurses Bereavement Coordinator and Spiritual Counselor/Hospice Chaplain
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Unexpected kindness: Blankets, blankets, blankets, given many blankets because the hospital is so cold. Sometimes they are warmed.
Unexpected kindnesses: Scott, the unit nurse, called operator so I could make a long distance call to let me daughter know I was ok.
Unexpected kindnesses: Blood work nurse was very gentle. And quick.
Unexpected kindnesses: Registration nurse Debbie made sure I knew where I was in the list for treatment. She was very comforting.
Unexpected kindnesses: The insurance checker gave me a warm blanket and put it around my shoulders.
Hospice patients and families have felt very vulnerable for a long time. Supporting them and offering our help is our privilege.
Learned many good lessons in my adventure in the ER yesterday. Being sick makes us vulnerable. We need help. Be ready to receive.
Take a look at my blog today: compassioncomeshome.blogspot.com
Caregivers need support every day. What are the best ways for family and friends to help the primary caregivers?
What are the best resources for family education on death and dying?
Suicide Prevention for Seniors: Signs of stress that could lead to self harm or suicide? Isolation is one key.
Suicide Prevention for Seniors: How can we help seniors to cope with the feelings that might lead to self harm or suicide?
For healthcare professionals and caregivers meditation can provide useful self-care. There are many styles and methods.
The weekend retreat on Zen for Christians focused on meditation practice to quiet the mind and provide a way for self-care.
Open for service to people of all faiths or none, they offer a place for private stays and retreats.
The Jesuit Center is now used as a resource for spiritual guidance in the region and as a home for some active and some retired priests.
Berks County is fortunte to have the Jesuit Center in Wernersville. A beautiful estate donated by the Brady family, it is a real treasure.
I value getting to know other cultures and styles since in our work we serve all traditions and backgrounds of faith and meaning.
Take a look at Morning Star Zendo, Robert Kennedy. He has two excellent books. Zen Gifts for Christians is the most recent.
Lead by a Jesuit priest who is also a world-respected Zen master, we practiced for hours a day.
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