THE CARES TOOL (by Kathrynn Thompson)

CARES TOOL (Compassionate Person-Centered Care for the Dying) : C=COMFORT Last month I introduced you to the CARES tool, an evidenced based practice tool to enhance the end of life care given by the bedside nurse. This month we focus…

Why Mindfulness Matters (brought to you by Ruth Frankenfield)

Gentle Reminders

Gentle Reminders

Happy Thanksgiving (by Ruth Frankenfield)

Happy Thanksgiving (by Ruth Frankenfield)

Therapeutic Touch

Everyday Grace (by Ruth Frankenfield)

Everyday Grace (by Ruth Frankenfield)

I recently read a quote from Wayne Muller, author of How Then Shall We Live, that reminded me of how vitally important it is to be awake and aware enough, to see, feel and appreciate the million tiny moments of…

Total Pain (by Kathrynn Thompson)

Total Pain (by Kathrynn Thompson)

There has been a lot about pain management and opioids in the news recently. It reminds me that when we talk about pain we primarily refer to physical pain. But there are many kinds of pain including psycho-social, spiritual and…

Thank you for all you give and all your gifts!

Thank you for all you give and all your gifts!