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The Culture Connection: Muslim Practices at the Time of Death
The Culture Connection blog series covers various customs and practices that someone involved in end-of-life care might encounter. Last time, we…
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The Culture Connection: Finding Common Ground at End-of-Life
We live in an amazingly diverse country. We have people from all over the world, from various religious backgrounds, various racial groups and all…
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The Culture Connection: Judaism at End-of-Life
This blog series is about various customs and practices that someone involved in end-of-life care might encounter. Now we look at the Jewish…
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The Culture Connection: Muslim End-of-Life Practices
The fundamental belief for Muslims is the oneness of God and belief in Muhammad as the last Prophet of God. Islam is built on five pillars:…
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The Culture Connection: Buddhist End-of-Life Practices
Buddhism was founded by a privileged prince in what is now Nepal. As an adult, he left the palace and witnessed firsthand people who suffered…
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The Culture Connection: Finding Common Ground at End-of-Life
We live in an amazingly diverse country. We have people from all over the world, from various religious backgrounds, various racial groups and all…
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The Culture Connection: Jewish After-Death Rituals
This blog series is about various customs and practices that someone involved in end-of-life care might encounter. Last time, we looked at Jewish…
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As Seen on TV: Palliative & Hospice Care in Pop Culture
If you’ve ever watched an episode of Grey’s Anatomy, ER, or Law and Order, chances are you’ve seen a fictional character face death. Despite the fact…
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Voices of Hospice: Personal Stories of Connection
It is a profound and humbling privilege to serve those who are facing the final chapters of their lives, offering solace and support during a time of…
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Volunteer Makes a Connection Through Old Photos
A black-and-white photo of the Delaware River in New Hope, Pennsylvania, creates a spark of recognition for Mary, an Alzheimer’s patient who lived…
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Personal Remembrance for the Holidays
Throughout recorded time, people have used ceremony to help with acceptance of change. In our culture, we use the funeral ceremony to honor the…
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A Quick Guide to Putting Your Affairs in Order
In our culture, “putting your affairs in order” has become a euphemism for being diagnosed with a terminal illness.
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Danny - Connection Reduces Frustration
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Culture and Soul Part 1
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Volunteer Spotlight
The mission of Wittenburg University is for students to become responsible global citizens, to discover their callings, and to lead personal,…