Podcast appearances and mentions of howard block

Meet Carolyn Goodwin, food buyer for the Market at Bay Hay, and learn about the challenges and excitement of keeping a small market stocked with exclusively local food products. In this podcast, Carolyn joins host Bob Ross to tell us about the Market's evolving identity. From a tiny non-profit selling local produce at the ferry unloading area a few years ago, the market moved to a small refrigerator in the corner at Bay Hay and has now become a small but thoughtfully well-stocked market providing a remarkable variety of locally-grown foods and other products. With strong support and encouragement from owners CeAnn Parker and Howard Block, the Market at Bay Hay is thriving with excitement and new items almost daily. Credits: BCB host and audio tech, Bob Ross; editor and publisher, Diane Walker.

Meet Carolyn Goodwin, food buyer for the Market at Bay Hay, and learn about the challenges and excitement of keeping a small market stocked with exclusively local food products. In this podcast, Carolyn joins host Bob Ross to tell us about the Market's evolving identity. From a tiny non-profit selling local produce at the ferry unloading area a few years ago, the market moved to a small refrigerator in the corner at Bay Hay and has now become a small but thoughtfully well-stocked market providing a remarkable variety of locally-grown foods and other products. With strong support and encouragement from owners CeAnn Parker and Howard Block, the Market at Bay Hay is thriving with excitement and new items almost daily. Credits: BCB host and audio tech, Bob Ross; editor and publisher, Diane Walker.

Howard Block and I will be discussing how to talk about end of life care with a loved one, patient or friend.  It can be difficult to know how to approach the topic and exactly what to say.  We will discuss why it shouldn't be a conversation with  only your doctor but also your family.  Why is it important?  It is a topic no one wants to have but it can be so helpful knowing what a loved onewants when death is near. We both have had the experience of working with people who knew what they wanted and others who didn't.  We have learned the importance of this conversation and how it helps families.  We are talking about people saying exactly how much care they want whether full code or not.  We hope to remove some of the fear and uncertainty that people experience.  It is our goal for listeners to know it is their choice.

Today's guest is Howard Block, elder care patient advocate expert.  He is my go to person for any difficult situations with my elder clients.  He has been practicing in this field for over 20 years and his expertise is inspiring.  One of the issues we have been discussing recently is a person's wishes at the end of life and how to get facilities and family members to respect those wishes.  Howard has many stories, some heartbreaking, about patients and  families journeys to get medical professionals and administrators to respect those wishes.  We will discuss DNRs and how those wishes can be protected and respected.  Howard tells it like it is with humor and honesty.  This is a not to miss episode. 

I thought it would be good to continue our discussion on dementia.  This show, Howard Block will be here to discuss his work as an Alzheimer's  consultant and care manager to families.  He has worked extensively for the last  20 years in the field of dementia.   Howard approaches his work with dedication, committment and honesty.  He has helped many families through difficult times with kindness, compassion and humor. I met Howard through a mutual client and I am very grateful.  He is an inspiration in his unique way in which he works with Alzheimer's patients. Be sure to listen because Howard will not disappoint you with his  depth of exprience and helpful hints.