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Reflections on a Vigil Erica Breen, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Recently, Brattleboro Area Hospice volunteers completed a vigil with a client who lived alone. A vigil is when we offer a continuous, comforting presence over the final hours and days of a person’s life, while they are actively...
By Erica Breen, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Recently, Brattleboro Area Hospice volunteers completed a vigil with a client who lived alone. A vigil is when we offer a comforting presence over the final hours and days of a person’s life, while they are actively dying. In the...
Ruth Nangeroni, Hospice Care Coordinator My most memorable hospice client was a man, S, who was basically all alone in the world. He’d estranged himself from his family and had no real friends to speak of. Childhood abuse suffered in mental health hospitals had left S with...
Responsibilities A 16-hour per week position providing bereavement volunteer and client support. Reports to the Bereavement Program Coordinator. Functions Coordinates bereavement support groups, including launching, promoting, and supervising volunteer facilitators and directly facilitating groups. Assists with monthly volunteer support gatherings. Assists with coordination of public events (i.e., Memorial Garden Service,...
~~ Our support services are non-denominational and inclusive of all ~~ We serve those who are atheistic or agnostic; spiritual seekers who are not religious; and those with specific religious beliefs. Clients who have particular religious doctrinal needs will be referred to the appropriate community clergy...
We are excited to announce a new offering here at BAH…. One of our volunteers, Josh Vajcovec, has graciously offered to facilitate a meditation group for volunteers here at 191 Canal Street! The benefits of meditation are well-known and without question...
Brattleboro Area Hospice Covid Protocols as of September 26, 2023 The health and safety of our clients, volunteers and staff are very important to us. These protocols were developed with some CDC guidance and their recommendations for healthcare professionals, which we, BAH volunteers and staff, are considered to...
Reiki Bringing Comfort and Peace by Fran Freeman In January 1993, living in Boca Raton, Florida, I received word that my mother, who lived in Massachusetts, had lung cancer. Without hesitation my husband Don said, “Well, you have to be with her.” I took...
ACCEPTING MY FATE (of failing health and the end stage of life, so that I can achieve calm and peace, and reduce fear and anxiety). Written by GS (Feb. 2023) SATISFIED – Be satisfied with what I’ve accomplished and the good things in life. Express gratitude. POSITIVE –...
Surrounded by Love By Kelly Salasin The year after my mother died, I stumbled into a heart-wrenching exhibit at a small museum in my town. The show was entitled, "Surrounded by Family and Friends," and consisted of life-sized portraits depicting the final days of loved ones with those...