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The profession of helping people through the process of dying is growing in the U.S., as "death doulas" seek to change opinions on death.

Author of the article: Marie Conboy Publishing date: Apr 26, 2021  •  7 hours ago  •  4 minute read  •  Article content In conjunction with National Volunteer Week, FCSS hosted the Mayor’s volunteer recognition event for those nominated in the Canmore community This year’s virtual celebration recognized approximately 50 Canmore Volunteers both from 2020 and 2021. Canmore Mayor John Borrowman opened the evening welcoming the 80 viewers who tuned in at home munching on goodies on Zoom on April 22. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. ...

It seemed like a case of very bad timing that a small Cache Valley women’s choir dedicated to comforting terminally ill patients in their final hours was formed last spring just before the cornavirus pandemic. The all-volunteer group, called the Cache Valley Threshold Singers, had only visited one patient before their unique service became impossible to perform. Choir members could no longer safely gather to sing together, and even had they chosen to risk it, local care facilities were no longer allowing visitors. Turns out the impossible had a workaround in the form of technology that h...

‘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...