“The emotional pain I feel is far greater than any physical pain that I feel.” I will never forget hearing this. I had asked a woman in a nursing home
Category: Companion Volunteers
It’s Time To Pay More Than Lip Service To Recognizing Volunteers As Being Critical To Quality Of Life For People Living In Long-Term Care CommunitiesIt’s Time To Pay More Than Lip Service To Recognizing Volunteers As Being Critical To Quality Of Life For People Living In Long-Term Care Communities
The Real Impact of Well-Trained Volunteers For the past thirty years, I have extolled the real, positive impact that well-trained volunteers have on a person’s quality of life and care
How to Build Support for a Volunteer Program Among Care StaffHow to Build Support for a Volunteer Program Among Care Staff
Introduction Implementing a successful volunteer program in long-term care communities can significantly enhance the quality of life for residents, bringing fresh energy, companionship, and a sense of connection to the
Unlocking Revenue Growth Through Volunteer EngagementUnlocking Revenue Growth Through Volunteer Engagement
Strong volunteer programs can significantly impact the revenues and census of skilled nursing communities by enhancing the overall quality of care and the community’s perception of the nursing home. Strong
“Remember Me As HUMAN:” The Author in All of Us“Remember Me As HUMAN:” The Author in All of Us
Not Just a Book In the heartwarming embrace of Lucy Walsh’s newly published work, ‘Remember Me As HUMAN,’ we find not just a book, but a beacon of light on
Compassionate Volunteers Make Authentic DifferencesCompassionate Volunteers Make Authentic Differences
Building Authentic Bonds Introduction Creating strong, authentic bonds can have a transformative impact on everyone involved, but it is especially powerful in the context of long-term care communities. Compassionate volunteers
Building New Bridges Overcoming FearBuilding New Bridges Overcoming Fear
Overcoming hesitations in visiting the local long-term care community . Introduction It’s no longer a surprise to learn that loneliness is a pervasive issue among the people living in long-term
Embracing Long-Term Care Companionship 2023 and BeyondEmbracing Long-Term Care Companionship 2023 and Beyond
Reflecting on 2023 and Looking Forward to 2024 – Embarking on a transformative journey through Long-Term Care Companionship 2023 and beyond, we reflect on the past, embrace the present, and
“Cultivating Connection: The Key to Combatting Loneliness in Long-Term Care”“Cultivating Connection: The Key to Combatting Loneliness in Long-Term Care”
5 Reasons a Robust Volunteer Initiative is Vital for Long-Term Care Communities ____________________________________________________________________________________ Introduction: It is encouraging to see the number of authors who are posting articles addressing the issues
The Season of Family, Friends & GivingThe Season of Family, Friends & Giving
Why we need more companions in long-term care As the leaves turn brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold, and the air becomes crisper with each passing day, we find