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Hospice Classes Set For Volunteers

Arkansas Department of Health Hospice program will be having a four-week series on Dealing with a Terminal Diagnosis' beginning July 31 and going through August 21.

Training will be offered for anyone interested in becoming a hospice volunteer, or learning more about providing support to others during this trying time.

One may learn about hospice philosophies: how hospice helps families and their loved ones cope with the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of dealing with a terminal illness.

Here is the schedule.

Week 1  July 31: Overview and history of hospice featuring Sandi Kiehn, LCSW, a hospice social worker, discussing The Stages of Grief.'

Week 2  August 7: Role of Spirituality in Hospice' by the hospice chaplain and staff. A field trip to funeral home.

Week 3  August 14: Role of the Volunteer in Hospice' will be discussed by Barbara Stone, a volunteer coordinator, and by staff and volunteers.

Week 4  August 21: Conquering Fears' including physical signs and symptoms by Janet Dunn, RN, a hospice specialist in Area V and the hospice coordinator.

If these topics are of interest or you would like to know more about volunteering, contact Barbara Stone at 1-800-825-7243 pin #77183 or Linda Daugherty at 870-777-3188.

Everyone is encouraged to attend this interesting and important training program at the home of Wayne and Linda Daugherty in Hope from 5 to 8 p.m. each week. Light refreshments will be served.