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, chaplains, and volunteers. They provide physical, emotional, and spiritual care to people at the end

. If they live far away, try volunteering or joining a local group of people with similar interests

Nurses Pastoral care services Social workers Trained volunteers The goal is to control

family, get out around people. Plan to be with friends or volunteer to help others who also may be

. Take a hobby-related class. It’s an opportunity to meet people with shared interests. Volunteer

. You can meet people by joining a club, taking a class, or volunteering. Where do I want to live long

because the blood must be tested for safety, just as blood from volunteer donors is tested. Blood from ... directed donors has not been shown to be safer than blood from volunteer donors. Talk with your

. Examples might be yoga, playing a musical instrument, volunteering, or painting. You may find that your

. Call and schedule your ride in advance. Drivers are volunteers who use their own cars

used to kill all your stem cells. Then you're given stem cells from a volunteer donor. Over time

volunteering Help you to improve your personal relationships Help you create a positive social network

group Volunteering with a community organization  Learning yoga or tai chi Spending time with

, volunteer work, or social activities. Practice coping methods, such as meditation and relaxation, to

. But they make the illness worse and make recovery more difficult. Get involved. Volunteer to

condition changes or you need support. Spiritual and social services Volunteer services

in your community. Think about volunteering to give support to others with HIV if you already have a close network.

you make a decision. A clinical trial is a research study that uses human volunteers to try to

, hobbies, and volunteer work. Focus on activities that aren’t related to the way a person looks

asked. Volunteer to drive to and from appointments. Think about what tasks you can do when they are in

necessary. Keep busy with mentally stimulating activities. Consider volunteering or taking a class