Hospice volunteers find new ways to connect with patients during pandemic
‘A sense of peace’ Before the pandemic, hospice volunteers could hold patients’ hands and talk with them face-to-face. They’re still finding ways to keep patients comfortable—and that connection helps the volunteers, too. By Amy Halpern | December 21, 2020 Musician Nina Falk from the nonprofit A Musical Heart performs outside Casey House in Rockville. Photo by Lisa Helfert In February 2016, Tom Hall turned to his wife, Lisa, after dinner in Dupont Circle and told her he couldn’t figure out the 20% tip. They both knew right away that something was terribly wrong. Tom, a high-ran...
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