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Being there: contributions of the nurse, social worker, and chaplain during and after a death
- Authors:
- HODGSON Nancy A., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Generations, 28(2), Summer 2004, pp.47-52.
- Publisher:
- American Society on Aging
Modern dying often includes a struggle for control, with families having strong views on how and where members should die. Service provision must include a range of sensitive and appropriate interventions. Different frameworks can be the key. Discusses the 'being there' concept of interdisciplinary team members on hand for patients. The specific roles of nurses, social workers and chaplains are described. Concludes that such an interdisciplinary team approach is vital to the relief of suffering. Roles differ, but lines of responsibility are blurred, allowing seamless care and concern.
Here today and cyberspace tomorrow: memorials and bereavement support on the web
- Author:
- ROBERTS, Pamela
- Journal article citation:
- Generations, 28(2), Summer 2004, pp.41-46.
- Publisher:
- American Society on Aging
Examines methods for memorialising the dead and attaining bereavement support on the World Wide Web, noting where possible the extent to which older people use each option. Most web services are so new that very little is known about who uses them. Describes personal web memorials, which vary greatly, from the very simple to the greatly elaborate, and grouped memorial sites such as 'web cemeteries' where memorials can be posted. Other types of sites also provide opportunities to memorialise the dead. Many in the funeral industry have added web memorials to their services. Funerals can be broadcast over a webcam, allowing 'virtual' attendance by those who cannot travel. Online bereavement support is also much used. Concludes that web-based ways to memorialise the dead and gain access to community in bereavement appear very valuable, but older people are least likely to go online. Those who experience most losses and are most likely to benefit are least likely to have web access.