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53 people are interested
Knit or Crochet for Alzheimer's Patients
ORGANIZATION: Traditions Health
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53 people are interested
At Cadence Hospice, we are looking for volunteers who can knit or crochet items for hospice patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's and/or Dementia. We would like to be able to offer hand-knitted and hand-crocheted items that would act as comfort items but also serve as an activity to divert them from other behaviors. Patients with Alzheimer's and Dementia may have outbursts, they may exhibit physical anxiety, they may exhibit repeated motions (picking at their skin, picking at their clothing, removing tissues from the tissue box, etc.), etc. Volunteer created items such as twiddle muffs, fidget sleeves, busy mats, etc. would contribute immensely to alleviating some of the agitation they may experience. We would also love to have someone knit or crochet blankets or shawls for patients for warmth and comfort. It can often be cold year round in a facility so the need is year round.
We are looking to collaborate with someone who is proficient and may have some ideas about what we can create for our patients.
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About Traditions Health
Location:
500 S. Main St., Suite 500, Orange, CA 92868, US
Mission Statement
Traditions Health provides Hospice services. Our goal is to help patients have the best quality of life possible surrounded by the people they love. Our healthcare professionals are there when patients need us, providing the care they need in the place they want to be - home. Hospice services includes visits by a skilled nurse, medical social worker, chaplain, therapy team as appropriate, volunteer services and other services as appropriate.
Description
Hospice care is about living! When a patient is diagnosed with a life limiting illness, the patient and family may become overwhelmed with planning, emotions, questions, and fear. The Traditions Health hospice team provides support and guidance to patients and their families to address each of these needs throughout their end of life journey. We walk with the patient and their loved ones each step of the way, providing the education and care they need to have the best quality of life possible.
Our team is passionate about building relationships with our patients and their loved ones so that we know what matters most to them. Whether the need is physical, spiritual or emotional, our compassionate hospice experts are available to provide the necessary support. Comfort and dignity are the anchors of hospice care. Our clinicians are highly skilled at recognizing and managing symptoms early, in most cases allowing the patient to remain comfortable at home throughout the end of their life.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Health & Medicine,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Multiple locations Orange, CA 92868
(33.78659 ,-117.8751 )
DATE POSTED
March 25, 2022
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- Crocheting
- Knitting
- Quilting
- Elder care
- Veteran Care
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- flexible around your schedule and availability