“Despite the loss of sensation in her fingers, she could feel Fitz’s soft coat of fur with the back of her hand.”
~ Hospice Volunteer on observing a client’s interaction with Fitz during a pet therapy visit.

“Today I read to Jane for almost an hour. It was a beautifully written story and we were both transported from the here and now.”
~ Hospice Volunteer on the power of reading as a form or creative and expressive arts.

“It was an incredible experience. As soon as I started playing music, her eyes were focused, she was intently looking at me ~ following all my movements ~ smiling and nodding. Her family got teary because she had not been like that for a very long time.”
~ Hospice Volunteer on playing music during a home visit with a client with Alzheimer’s

“Reiki incredibly improves the quality of my life. It won’t lengthen it, but it won’t shorten it either and there will be no side effects. Plus, I get the added benefit of meeting some very terrific human beings. To me, what more can you ask for - except the opportunity to spread the word.”
~ Hospice client on receiving Reiki Treatments

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