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07.23.08, 11:52 AM New York City
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A shot in the dark, but... does anyone remember reading a story in the last few weeks about a volunteer program where people sit at the beds of dying patients who have no family, so they don't die alone? I thought it was in the NYTimes, but my searches are coming up empty... [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
New York City 07.23.08, 11:52 AM Flag
 

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no, but it sounds lovely. YOu could probably call your nearest hospital and ask for a social worker and they might know. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.23.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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Good idea, thanks! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.23.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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np and thank you - what a lovely thing to do [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.23.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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did you search with the word hospice? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.23.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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Is it this one? I read about them in the Times some years ago, and was all ready to volunteer when I got pregnant. Haven't felt quite ready for it since. www.shiraruskay.org/doula.html [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.23.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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I don't think that's it, but that could work too. Thanks! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.23.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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oprah mag, I believe. I read it in the letter column. why are you interested? are you going to volunteer? i don't think i could handle it... [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.23.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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Aha! I will check that right now. I was telling a friend about it, and she was interested. I don't know if I could do it either, but she's a very peaceful soul. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.23.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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^^ And thank you! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.23.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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