Podcasts about national hospice

In this episode, Dr. Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Dr. Aparna Gupta, DNP, FACHE, CPHQ, CRNP, the Vice President of Quality for the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, in Alexandria, Virginia.  Dr. Aparna Gupta, DNP, FACHE, CPHQ, CRNP, is the Vice President of Quality for the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, in Alexandria, Virginia.  Dr. Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, is the Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) Coordinator, Geriatric Oncology, at the Moffitt Cancer Center, in Tampa, Florida. She is a member of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association Communication Team and is a host of the GAPNA Chat podcast series.Discover GAPNA: https://www.gapna.org/Production management by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc., for the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association.Opening Music by:Optimistic / Inspirational by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com
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After a 40 year hospice career, Barbara Karnes knows a thing or two about end of life care. Today's special episode is part 3 of our 4 part series in honor of National Family Caregivers Month and National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Barbara calls her introduction to working with the dying “divine intervention” that occurred because of a random connection with a hospice worker. She spent five years working at the bedside, eventually moving into administrative positions and management. As a hospice educator, she supports family caregivers and end of life workers alike. Highlights from Barbara's interview include: A snapshot of Barbara's advance care plan and why she thinks goodbyes are important Her recognition of how hard it was to balance work life and family life as a young mother How Barbara sees hospice work as a privilege Connect with Barbara Karnes: Website: bkbooks.com Blog: bkbooks.com Shop her products: bkbooks.com Socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Pinterest YouTube Email: barbara@bkbooks.com Thank you to our series sponsor The Death Deck! Connect with the End of Life Deck and the Death Deck: Website: thedeathdeck.comhttps://thedeathdeck.com/ Shop: End of Life Deck Death Deck Socials for the Death Deck: Facebook IG Twitter (X) Hospice Navigation Services is here for you. If you have questions about hospice care or need to troubleshoot the care you're already receiving, book a session with an expert Hospice Navigator at theheartofhospice.com. Connect with The Heart of Hospice Podcast and host Helen Bauer Website: theheartofhospice.com Email: helen@theheartofhospice.com More podcast episodes: The Heart of Hospice Podcast

In honor of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month - and National Family Caregivers Month - we're featuring a special 4-part series with special guest Barbara Karnes, Hospice Nurse and End of Life Educator. In the first episode of the series, Barbara shares how she got started in end of life care back before the Medicare hospice benefit was established in the 1980's. Here are some highlights of this special episode: Barbara thinks she should have been a social worker but her mother talked her into nursing. She and her fellow hospice nurses learned how to provide their own self care without really knowing what it was. Barbara's aversion to causing patients any pain or suffering made patient care difficult for her. She believes it's important for hospice leadership to truly understand end of life work, and to have a comprehensive knowledge of hospice care. Barbara believes sacred rituals and beautiful memories can be created at the time of death. Connect with Barbara Karnes: Website: bkbooks.com Blog: bkbooks.com Shop her products: bkbooks.com Socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Pinterest YouTube Email: barbara@bkbooks.com Thank you to our series sponsor The Death Deck! Connect with the End of Life Deck and the Death Deck: Website: thedeathdeck.comhttps://thedeathdeck.com/ Shop: End of Life Deck Death Deck Socials for the Death Deck: Facebook IG Twitter (X) Hospice Navigation Services is here for you. If you have questions about hospice care or need to troubleshoot the care you're already receiving, book a session with an expert Hospice Navigator at theheartofhospice.com. Connect with The Heart of Hospice Podcast and host Helen Bauer Website: theheartofhospice.com Email: helen@theheartofhospice.com More podcast episodes: The Heart of Hospice Podcast

Qwynn Galloway-Salazar is the heart and soul of this week's Heroes Caring for Heroes episode. As an Army veteran, end-of-life doula, and the founder of In Their Honor, Qwynn has dedicated over two decades to elevating the quality of life for military, veteran, and caregiving communities. Her personal journey, however, took an unexpected turn when her husband, Jose, a retired combat veteran and law enforcement officer, faced a major medical emergency.Qwynn found herself thrust into a new role - that of a caregiver. Despite her extensive experience and expertise, Qwynn struggled to reconcile her professional identity with the deeply personal and emotional experience of caring for her own loved one. Her vulnerability and honesty in sharing this journey are both inspiring and heartbreaking as she navigates the challenges of maintaining her own well-being while supporting her husband through his recovery. Qwynn's story serves as a poignant reminder that even the most seasoned caregivers can find themselves in need of support and community.Throughout our conversation, Qwynn's resilience, compassion, and unwavering commitment to her family and her mission shine through. Her willingness to open up about the isolation and loneliness of caregiving, the importance of self-care, and accepting help from others offers a powerful message. Qwynn's journey is a testament to the strength and resilience of military and veteran caregivers, and her story will resonate with and inspire others who find themselves in similar circumstances.About Qwynn:Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar, known as Doc Q, is the Founder and CEO of In Their Honor. An Army Veteran and spouse to a Combat Veteran, she has devoted over two decades to enhancing the quality of life for military and Veteran communities. As an End-of-Life Doula Educator and Storyteller, Qwynn launched In Their Honor to collaborate with various stakeholders, ensuring Veterans and their families receive the care and support they need through the end of life. Her previous role as Co-Director of SAMHSA's Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families Technical Assistance Center underscores her deep commitment to this cause.Qwynn's influence extends across numerous initiatives focused on women Veterans, LGBTQIA+ Veterans, and end-of-life support. Notable roles include Lead Advisor for PsychArmor's “Caring for Veterans Through the End-of-Life Collection” and her ongoing contributions as a Creative Advisor. She is also involved with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization's End-of-Life Doula Council and the Compassionate Communities Think Tank. Her research and advocacy have earned her recognition as one of USA Today's 2024 Women of the Year and the inaugural Woman Veteran of the Year by Georgia's Department of Veterans Services, highlighting her leadership and dedication to making a significant impact.Support the showConfessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Sisterhood of Care, LLC Website: www.confessionsofareluctantcaregiver.com Like us on Facebook! Tweet with us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram! Watch us on Youtube! Pin us on Pinterest! Link us on LinkedIn!Tune in on Whole Care Network

Voting is a powerful way to influence the policies that impact your life. By participating in elections and advocating for change, you can help shape the future. Dr. Jesse Roach, NKF's Senior Vice President of Government Relations, and Lauren Drew, NKF's Congressional Relations Director, explain why your vote matters and how to get involved.   Dr. Jesse Roach is a strategist and clinician whose work focuses on improving access to kidney health by removing barriers to care through policy, partnerships, and research. He is currently the Senior Vice President for Government Relations at the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), where he leads the NKF's advocacy efforts. Dr. Roach received his medical degree and completed a residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed a combined fellowship in pediatric and adult nephrology at the University of Michigan Medical School. He resides in Washington, DC. Lauren Drew is the Director of Congressional Relations at NKF, and formerly worked at the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and on Capitol Hill. She's original from New Jersey and an alumna of the George Washington University and the Villanova School of Law.    Do you have comments, questions, or suggestions? Email us at NKFpodcast@kidney.org. Also, make sure to rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts.

Imagine facing the end of your life with a sense of peace and support. In this episode, Suzanne O'Brien shares her insights on creating an impactful and authentic death doula website that reflects your passion for end-of-life care. We explore user-friendly platforms like Squarespace and Wix, offering practical advice on presenting your services with clarity and genuineness. Discover how to use colors and images to resonate with your unique approach and learn about the necessity of proper training and resources to provide the highest level of service to patients and their families. Ever wondered about the crucial role of death doulas? Suzanne delves into the non-medical support they provide, encompassing emotional, physical, spiritual, and informational care. Reflect on your preparedness for end-of-life situations and listen to personal stories that highlight the importance of building trust through sharing credentials. We also discuss the comprehensive services offered by death doulas, from facilitating vital end-of-life conversations to creating vigil plans and offering spiritual support, demonstrating how they ensure a positive and comfortable end-of-life experience for everyone involved. Death doulas fill significant gaps left by traditional hospice care, providing extended, personalized support before, during, and after a loved one's death. Suzanne discusses the acceptance of doulas by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and the rigorous training they undergo. Learn about the affordability and availability of doula services, including teledoula support, and the importance of creating accessible end-of-life resources. Whether you're considering becoming a death doula or seeking support for a loved one, this episode offers valuable insights into the profound work of death doulas.       We dive into: (00:00) Build Death Doula Website (08:35) Benefits and Importance of Death Doulas (13:46) Comprehensive Services of Death Doulas (26:57) Creating Free End-of-Life Resources (33:03) End-of-Life Doula Services and Support       We want to hear from you!!! If you found this podcast helpful, Please Rate, Review, & Follow so we can reach more people.       Links mentioned in this episode: Doulagivers Institute The NEXT Free Level 1 End of Life Doula Training Registration LINK  The NEXT Free Doulagivers Discovery Webinar  Unsplash - Beautiful Free Images & Pictures Wix - Website builder Squarespace - Build your website   80-90% of a positive end of life depends on these two things: Knowing the basic skills on how to care for someone at the end of life and planning ahead - and BOTH Doulagivers Institute is giving you for FREE! Access them Below! Making your wishes known is one of the greatest gifts you can give to your loved ones. Download The Doulagivers 9 Choice Advance Directive now! It's FREE!     More about what we do at Doulagivers Institute - Click here!

09/15/24The Healthy Matters PodcastS03_E22 - Caring Beyond Cure - Exploring Hospice CareA birth is something that is often prepared for and certainly talked about without reservation, but conversations about death and dying can be difficult and something many of us would like to avoid whenever possible.  Although that's understandable, these conversations around end-of-life are likely among the most important ones we can have with those we love and our healthcare providers.Hospice might be one of the most misconceived subjects in modern healthcare, and is, in fact, something that can be a liberating and even joyful experience for the individual and their loved ones.  It not only involves the doctors and nurses who give the necessary medical treatments, but also social workers, spiritual caregivers, and complimentary therapists from various specialties including massage and music.  On the next episode of our show, we'll be joined by Dr. Mariam Anwar, MBBS, who will help us get a better understanding of hospice, what it entails, and the positive role it can play in end-of-life experiences for patients and their loved ones.  Death and dying is a weighty subject that all of us will need to address at some point in our lives, and we hope this episode sheds light on helpful ways this can be approached with grace, dignity, and compassion.  We hope you'll join us.For further learning:National Hospice and Palliative Care OrganizationEcumen HospiceMayo Clinic - Hospice OverviewGot a question for the doc or a comment on the show?Email - healthymatters@hcmed.orgCall - 612-873-TALK (8255)Keep an eye out for upcoming shows on social media!Find out more at www.healthymatters.org

Join us on Inspired Nonprofit Leadership as host Sarah Olivieri sits down with Sarah Quillen, Executive Director of the International Lyme and Associated Disease Society. In this episode, we explore turning around culture in nonprofit organizations. Learn valuable insights on strategic planning, forming effective partnerships, and maintaining institutional memory. Discover the importance of listening, flexibility, and collaboration in nonprofit leadership. Don't miss this engaging conversation packed with tips and strategies for nonprofit leaders facing daily challenges and opportunities.   My guest for this episode is Sarah Quillen MPA, CFRE, who took on the role of Executive Director at the International Lyme and Associated Disease Society (ILADS) and its sister organization, the International Lyme and Associated Disease Education Foundation (ILADEF), in February 2023. Sarah is dedicated to enhancing the impact and mission of these organizations, continuing their legacy of improving community health. A native New Yorker, Sarah holds a Master's in Public Affairs from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and is a Certified Fundraising Executive. With over 25 years of experience, Sarah has excelled in fundraising, public relations, and program development. Her impressive career includes notable positions at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Good Shepherd Hospice in Florida, Capital Caring, and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization in the Washington, DC area. Sarah's extensive background in interdisciplinary healthcare, combined with her passion for advocacy and community relations, makes her an ideal leader for ILADS. She is excited to connect with members, build strong partnerships, and continue driving forward the mission of providing the best and most comprehensive care for patients. Here's what to expect during the episode: Changing Organizational Culture Tips on Strategic Planning and Implementation The Importance of Collaboration and Partnerships Tips for Bringing in Major Donors Navigating the Challenges of Change Connect with Sarah! Website: http://www.ilads.org/ Facebook:http://fb.com/ilads.lyme Sponsored Resource Join the PivotGround newsletter for weekly tips and inspiration for leading your nonprofit! Access it here >> Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on LinkedIn. Connect with Sarah: On LinkedIn>> On Facebook>> Subscribe on YouTube>>

Sonnie Linebarger is the real deal. Here is here bio below: Hospice Consultant, Executive Coach, and Keynote Speaker with 20+ years of experience under my belt in the Healthcare Industry. In 2022, I left my role as the Chief Operating Officer of a National Hospice company leading 40+ locations in 25 states with 2500+ employees to start my own Consulting company, Evoke Greatness. I wanted to be able to serve organizations and leaders in a more meaningful way.I've spent the last 20 years in business leaning in, learning, refining, and evolving myself and my skills to be in service of others in their transformational journey.

Guiding Lights in the Passage from Life to Death with Judi Arasi Join us as we shine a spotlight on Judi Arasi, a remarkable graduate from the Dula Giver Practitioner program, whose journey into becoming a death doula is nothing short of inspiring. Judi shares the pivotal moment that propelled her towards this calling—the death of her mother-in-law—which revealed to her the pressing need for a more informed and compassionate approach to end-of-life care. Our conversation with Judi illuminates the critical role of death doulas in offering solace and support to families navigating this profound chapter of life, and underscores the burgeoning global recognition of death as an intrinsic human experience rather than a medical event. Listen in as Judi's personal narrative captures the transformative power of embracing one's true purpose in serving others during life's final moments.   In this heartfelt exchange, I reflect on the life-altering lessons learned from my vocation in end-of-life care. The profound privilege of being invited into the intimate space of people's homes during times of crisis has reshaped my outlook, instilling in me an appreciation for gratitude, forgiveness, and the art of cherishing human connections. I recount poignant interactions with patients and their families, emphasizing the deep bonds and the sense of extended family that emerges from this unique form of caregiving. This conversation culminates with the emotional recounting of being honored with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Volunteer of the Year Award for 2023, a testament to the significant impact that compassion and companionship have in the lives of those we serve. Tune in as we explore these touching moments and celebrate the indelible impact of end-of-life care on both the giver and receiver.     We dive into: (04:47 - 06:03) Discovery of Doula Calling (19:45 - 21:02) Supporting End-of-Life Choices With Doulas (23:16 - 23:51) Becoming a Doula     We want to hear from you!!! If you found this podcast helpful, Please Rate, Review, & Follow so we can reach more people.     Links mentioned in this episode: Doulagivers Institute The NEXT Free Level 1 End of Life Doula Training Registration LINK  The NEXT Free Doulagivers Discovery Webinar    80-90% of a positive end of life depends on these two things: Knowing the basic skills on how to care for someone at the end of life and planning ahead - and BOTH Doulagivers Institute is giving you for FREE! Access them Below! Making your wishes known is one of the greatest gifts you can give to your loved ones. Download The Doulagivers 9 Choice Advance Directive now! It's FREE!   More about what we do at Doulagivers Institute - Click here! Learn more about Judi - Click here!

Introduction In this compelling episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, hosts Matt Sabatello and Rich Johannesen are thrilled to welcome Sarah Quillen, the dynamic Executive Director of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS), for an insightful conversation on battling Lyme disease. Adding to the excitement, special guest co-host Ali Moresco joins the dialogue, bridging her passionate advocacy work with ILADS' mission. Guest Bio Sarah Quillen: With a robust background in nonprofit leadership, particularly in health and human services, Sarah brings over 25 years of experience to her role at ILADS. Her career is marked by significant contributions to organizations like the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Greater Washington, DC. A native of the Hudson Valley, NY, Sarah's personal and familial experiences with Lyme disease have deeply influenced her dedication to improving care and support for those affected by tick-borne illnesses. Ali Moresco: A fervent advocate for Lyme disease awareness and support, Ali has been a vocal presence in the community, continuously working to amplify the conversation around Lyme and associated diseases. Her collaboration with Tick Boot Camp and ILADS underscores her commitment to driving change and providing resources for those in need. Episode Highlights Introduction to ILADS: Sarah provides an overview of ILADS' mission, emphasizing its dedication to the diagnosis, treatment, and education of Lyme and other complex inflammatory diseases, celebrating 25 years of unwavering commitment to science, research, and education. Personal Journey: Sarah shares her personal connection to Lyme disease, reflecting on her upbringing in a region endemic to ticks and her father's challenging journey with Lyme disease and Babesia, including his participation in the Lymerix vaccine trials. Professional Pathway: Highlighting her trajectory from the fields of hospice and palliative care to her leadership role at ILADS, Sarah discusses the alignment of her professional expertise with her passion for advancing patient care in the realm of tick-borne diseases. Advocacy and Education: The conversation delves into the critical role of ILADS in educating healthcare professionals and the public about Lyme disease, with an emphasis on fostering a multidisciplinary approach to care and the importance of community engagement and support. The Power of Collaboration: Ali Moresco discusses the synergy between her advocacy work, ILADS, and Tick Boot Camp, highlighting the collective effort to raise awareness and support individuals affected by Lyme disease. Call to Action: The hosts and guests discuss the need for continued advocacy, education, and research to improve the lives of those dealing with Lyme disease, urging listeners to get involved and support ILADS' mission. Closing Thoughts Sarah and Ali leave listeners with empowering messages of hope and action, encouraging those affected by Lyme disease and their loved ones to seek comprehensive care, become educated advocates, and contribute to the growing community fighting for better awareness and treatment of tick-borne diseases. Resources International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) International Lyme and Associated Diseases Educational Foundation (ILADEF) Ali Moresco Podcast Interview Tick Boot Camp Podcast Episodes This episode was brought to you by Tick Boot Camp, dedicated to liberating individuals from the suffering caused by Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses through validation, community building, and education.

As we wrap up the month of February with our first-ever women guests, I'm excited for you all to learn and listen to the talented Sonnie Linebarger.  In this episode, you will discover the transformative journeys and insights of her life as a wife and #boymom.  In 2022, Sonnie left her role as the Chief Operating Officer of a National Hospice company leading 40+ locations in 25 states with 2500+ employees to start her own Consulting company, Evoke Greatness. Through my conversation with Sonnie, she and I embarked on explorations of parenting, kindness, and the perseverance required to instill solid values amidst the complexities of today's world. The perspectives shared by these leaders extend beyond the family unit, offering deep dives into the realms of financial responsibility, self-discovery, and overcoming the shadows cast by an absent father.Sonnie shares the paths that lead from financial hardship and personal rebellion to the peaks of financial independence and professional success. The personal stories relayed by our guests, including my own, underscore the significance of early life challenges in shaping our adult principles, revealing the importance of money management, self-reliance, and the wisdom of cutting ties with a troubled past. The conversation doesn't shy away from the delicate balance of career ambitions with the heart of family life, highlighting the adaptability of our relationships and the strength we garner from our partners.Within these discussions, we celebrate the teamwork found in our partnerships, the art of respecting each other's roles, and the necessity of communication to navigate the ebbs and flows of marriage and parenting. And for those eager to climb the professional ladder in healthcare, 'Evoke Greatness' offers riveting stories of adversity and achievement. Sunny Limebarger generously opens up about her experiences, providing a beacon of guidance for anyone looking to foster a united family core or seeking the clarity to elevate their executive presence. Join us for an episode filled with wisdom, laughter, and the kind of authentic sharing that can only come from those who have walked the path of challenge and triumph.Please don't forget to leave us a review wherever you consume your podcasts! Please help us get more dads to listen weekly and become the ultimate leader of their homes!

On today's episode, Melinda Gruber, Chair of the Board of Directors for the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, and Ken Albert, Chairman of the Board for the National Association for Home Care and Hospice Chair, join the podcast to discuss the future of both organizations and the continuum of care. Tune in to learn more about the affiliation between both orgs and what next steps lie ahead in 2024. For more information, please visit: https://www.nhpco.org/nahc-collaboration/

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a time dedicated to help the public understand the benefit of this type of serious-illness care and the importance of advance care planning. Our guest for this episode is Kelly Klein, M.D., Texas Tech Physicians Department of Family Medicine and associate professor in the TTUHSC School of Medicine. Dr. Klein explains the difference between hospice and palliative care, explains the process, and gives us suggestions on how we can approach this subject of advance care planning with family members.

November is a time for gratitude and remembrance — and it's also National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. It's a topic often surrounded by confusion, especially since many of us find it difficult to talk about. But the more we know, the more we can help ourselves and our loved ones — and the less intimidating and scary it becomes. In this episode, you'll hear an interview with a leading hospice and palliative care expert, Dr. Glenn Komatsu. Then join Crows Feet hosts Warren Turner and Jan M Flynn in a conversation about what it's been like for them as they've had family members in hospice care — and what those experiences have taught them. Show Link: National Hospice and Palliative Care Organizationhttps://www.nhpco.org/Support the show

Community members contemplated cycles of life and death with music, poetry, and personal reflections in observance of Dia de los Muertos, All Saint's Day, and National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. This year's offering focused on the loss of children, with remarks from local peer support group The Compassionate Friends - Houston Inner Loop Chapter. Contemplative music was shared by DACAMERA Young Artists and guitarist Jesus Lozano. Attendees were invited to bring a small memento, photo, or item to place on a community altar in remembrance of those who have passed on (no food, drinks, or live flowers please). About The Compassionate Friends When a child dies, at any age, the family suffers intense pain and may feel hopeless and isolated. The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family. TCF has over 600 chapters serving all 50 states plus Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and Guam, that offer friendship, understanding, and hope to bereaved family members during the natural grieving process after a child has died. Learn more about the Houston Inner Loop Chapter.

Each November, we celebrate National Hospice and Palliative Care Month; a time to honor and recognize the importance of these types of care and engage in courageous conversations with our loved ones and peers. On today's epsiode, Madison sits down with two NHPCO members to discuss their personal hospice stories and how difficult conversations led to their current roles in the hospice field.  Have a question you'd like to see answered on a future episode? Email podcast@nhpco.org 

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, so we're joined by Dr. Andrew Mayo of St. Croix Hospice to learn more about how hospice care fits into the healthcare continuum. As the  Chief Medical Officer at St. Croix Hospice, Dr. Mayo — great grandson of one of the Mayo brothers — knows how important hospice can be to patients at the end of their lives.In this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, Dr. Mayo and host Frank Jaskulke discuss some important factors of hospice care, including:The shift in public perception of hospice careWhat innovation in hospice care looks likeHelping patients live their best lives with the time they have leftTo learn more about St. Croix Hospice, go to www.stcroixhospice.com.Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Tune in for fluid conversations on the latest This Week in Moab! Colorado riverkeeper and environmental activist John Weisheit joins the program to cover the latest water issues in our region. Plus, check in with WabiSabi's Leah Bear who updates listeners on the community-based nonprofit's present and future. And later, Margie Swenson of Grand County Hospice joins the program in honor of National Hospice and Palliative Care month. // Music in this episode is 'As Colorful As Ever' by Broke For Free

“We really need to do our best to reach people who don't have access to palliative care in their communities, and this is an innovative way for us to do that,” Carey Ramirez, ANP-C, ACHPN, nurse practitioner and manager of advanced practice and supportive care medicine at the City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, CA, told Lenise Taylor, MN, RN, AOCNS®, BMTCN®, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, during a discussion about how telehealth is overcoming barriers and disparities that previously limited patients' access to timely oncology palliative care.  You can earn free NCPD contact hours after listening to this episode and completing the evaluation linked below.   Music Credit: “Fireflies and Stardust” by Kevin MacLeod  Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0  Earn 0.5 NCPD contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD), which may be applied to the care continuum, coordination of care, nursing practice, oncology nursing practice, psychosocial dimensions of care, quality of life, symptom management, palliative care, supportive care, treatment https://www.oncc.org/ilnaILNA categories, by listening to the full recording and completing an evaluation at myoutcomes.ons.org by October 20, 2025. The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of NCPD by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of NCPD by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.  Learning outcome: The learner will report an increase in knowledge related to telehealth-based oncology palliative care.  Episode Notes  Complete this evaluation for free NCPD. Oncology Nursing Podcast:  Episode 251: Palliative Care Programs for Patients With Cancer  Episode 135: ELNEC Has Trained More Than One Million Nurses in End-of-Life Care  Episode 41: Advocating for Palliative Care and Hospice Education  ONS Voice articles:  Bipartisan PCHETA Legislation Reintroduced in U.S. Senate  U.S. Senators Introduce Legislation for Earlier Palliative Care  Help Your Patients Prepare for the End From the Beginning  APRNs Can Lead by Example When Integrating Palliative Care in Practice  Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing articles:  Palliative Care: Oncology Nurses' Confidence in Provision to Patients With Cancer  Telehealth in Palliative Care: Communication Strategies From the COVID-19 Pandemic  Clinical Oncology Nurse Best Practices: Palliative Care and End-of-Life Conversations   Integrating Palliative Care in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Qualitative Study Exploring Patient, Caregiver, and Clinician Perspectives   ONS Palliative Care Huddle Card  ONS clinical practice resource: Palliative Care Communication Strategies  ONS book: Integration of Palliative Care in Chronic Conditions: An Interdisciplinary Approach  Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC)  Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA)  National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)    To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities.    To find resources for creating an ONS Podcast Club in your chapter or nursing community, visit the ONS Podcast Library.  To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org.  Highlights From Today's Episode  “If a person is uncertain of their prognosis or if a provider is uncertain of the goals that the patient has for themselves, that might be an appropriate time to consider palliative consultation. These are all important considerations for triggers that might make palliative a possibility for patients in those scenarios. The take-home message, though, is that the sooner that palliative care is involved, the more likely the patient and family are to benefit.” TS 2:51  “From a patient and family perspective, we frequently find that there are misperceptions regarding palliative care. Oftentimes, they'll conflate the word palliative with either hospice or end-of-life care. They unfortunately sometimes believe that they're one and the same. They demonstrate a lack of knowledge regarding the benefits, including the fact that palliative care can and should be provided alongside life-prolonging care.” TS 3:53  “Palliative providers do their best to help patients maintain hope throughout their disease trajectory, regardless of how well or how poorly things are going. I tend to view things in terms of climbing a sand dune: Living with cancer can sometimes feel like you're walking up a sand dune, either at the beach or at the desert, and there will be days where you take two steps forward and you might slide only one step back. There may also be days where you take two steps forward and slide three steps back. And you find, for example, that if you keep trudging toward the top, that because the winds are constantly blowing those dunes, the top you eventually reach might be different than the one you initially set out to reach. And I think that speaks to the changing nature of hope.” TS 6:08  “It's important to ensure that providers are aware of the local services available to them in their respective communities. [And] we often find that from an organizational or a structural barrier perspective, there are lack of access to palliative care in the community. We often find that outpatient programs may not be as robust, or you may find that there is great variation between outpatient programs with regard to quality.” TS 10:10  “We have multiple patient populations who unfortunately do not have equal access to palliative care. They include rural populations, those who come from low socioeconomic backgrounds. We find that male patients and/or patients who are older adults have lower access to palliative care. We find that those who might be either single or live alone, those who might have an immigrant status, those who don't speak English, those who might have certain cancer diagnoses. It may surprise some of you to know that those with hematologic malignancies actually have much lower rates of palliative referral than those with solid tumors.” TS 11:23  “There's a maldistribution of palliative care resources nationwide. We tend to see that many of the resources are in urban areas, and as a result, we find that a great many rural areas are left untouched. I think it's important for us to recognize that these social determinants of health exist. It's important for us to look intentionally at them and whether they affect some of our patient populations and to work together to overcome them.” TS 14:03  “Anecdotally, I've been doing telehealth for about five years and it's been quite well received. It decreases my no-show rates. It improves my ability to monitor patients over time, and it can be carried out safely.” TS 16:12  “It's important to recognize that telehealth can be utilized not only for a planned appointment that might be scheduled to surveil someone every two weeks or every month from a pain and symptom management perspective, it can also be utilized as a same-day possibility. So if, for example, we have a patient who's due to have an MRI tomorrow and their last MRI was stopped in part because they couldn't tolerate it due to pain or symptoms, we might have a primary team reach out to us and ask whether we can see that patient the day prior to their MRI and devise a plan with that patient so that they can tolerate the MRI more easily the next day.” TS 22:26  “Many of our patients no longer have the ability to get to and from their place of worship, and we can sometimes bring their clergy people to them via telehealth video. We also offer psychology services, psychiatry services, child life services, all via telehealth. And I think it's important to recognize that palliative care is actually made up of an interdisciplinary team, including all of the aforementioned specialists who can basically work together to improve the experience of the patient who is living with cancer and being treated for it.” TS 26:41  “Accept the inevitability of ups and downs. Learn from the downs and persevere. The outcomes are definitely worth it.” TS 28:11 

Welcome back to the NHPCO Podcast! After a hiatus, we are back with a new season and a new host, Madison Summers.  Over the course of 10 episodes, this season will focus on the evolution of the Hospice Benefit, tapping NHPCO staff and members for their expertise in the field and at the national level.  On today's episode, Madison sits down with NHPCO COO and Interim CEO, Ben Marcantonio, to discuss the origin of the benefit and where we're headed next as a community including program integrity efforts, changes in the prognosis and models of care, and the importance of unity. Have a question you'd like to see answered on a future episode? Reach out at podcast@nhpco.org  Thanks for listening!

An online transcript is available At the end of last year, The New Yorker and ProPublica documented fraud and mistreatment in some for-profit hospices across the country. The exposé shouted something that has been whispered for a long while in circles concerned with the care of the dying: hospice needs saving.Begun as a visionary mission run by charities, hospice care has morphed into a 22 billion dollar industry where margin trumps mission. On today's program, host Seán Collins discusses the state of hospice, its future, and ways to preserve quality of care when caring for people at the end of their lives. Guests are Drs. Ira Byock and Glen Komatsu, longtime hospice physicians and thought leaders in the field. ..Glen Komatsu, M.D.Chief Medical OfficerProvidence Hospice, Los Angeles CountyTorrance, Calif..Ira Byock, M.D., FAAHMPEmeritus Professor of MedicineGeisel School of Medicine at DartmouthAuthor, Dying Well (1997), The Four Things That Matter Most (2004), and The Best Care Possible (2012)Missoula, Mont. ..FURTHER READINGHow Hospice Became a For-Profit Hustle by Ava Kofman (New Yorker)Endgame: How the Visionary Hospice Movement Became a For-Profit Hustle by Ava Kofman (ProPublica)Joint statement from The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) responding to Ava Kofman's reporting.Dr. Tara Friedman's response to the New Yorker article (President, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine)Hospice Needs Saving by Ira Byock  (STAT First Opinion)Hospice Industry: Start with Apologies by Ira Byock (STAT First Opinion)National Hospice Locator  (Hospice Analytics)Hospice Compare (medicare.gov)A simplified description of the person from Dr. Eric Cassell's "The Nature of Suffering and the Goals of Medicine."..   

Artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithms are revolutionizing healthcare everywhere, including hospice and palliative care. Join our host, Jeff Howell, with healthcare executive and National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization board member, Dr. Katy Lanz, to discuss how hospice models need to adapt to the changing needs of patients and caregivers. Dr. Lanz chats about how data and AI can change how clinicians identify those at risk for mortality and create more predictive plans for crises, leading to more days of care at home. Listen in for insights on the future of caregiving in an AI-driven world and the crucial importance of the person-to-person aspect of care.See additional episode resources at Home Health 360.

Jill Venden grew up in Davenport, Iowa, graduating from Palmer College of Chiropractic as a Doctor of Chiropractic in June 1996.  While starting a practice in Davenport, Jill took on a part-time job as an adjunct instructor at a local college.  This is when the education bug bit her, and she remained in higher education for 15 years, ranging from an adjunct instructor, to Program Chair, Academic Director, and finally Assistant Director of Education.  While her career in education ended in the fall of 2017, Jill states she was fortunate to find her current position as a Volunteer Coordinator at Compassus where she is able to utilize her teaching skills, healthcare background, and her passion to help others.  At Compassus, she oversees the volunteer programs in the four Iowa offices: Cedar Rapids, Cedar Falls, Washington, and Davenport.  Jill is eager to add additional volunteers and grow her team to meet the needs of her organization!On a personal note, Jill is a grandmother of six, who enjoys gardening, travel, podcasts, and motorcycle trips with her husband Larry.Email: Jill.Venden@Compassus.comWork Cell: 928-899-8546Julie Sanders has a combination of more than 17 years of acute and post-acute care experience as a Respiratory Therapist as well as 10 years in the financial industry. As a Hospice Consultant, she is honored to be part of a team that assists the individual, providers, families, and the surrounding community with education and support regarding hospice and palliative care.National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization:https://www.nhpco.org/Connect with us! Let us know topics YOU want us to explore!Email: ipcc@sau.eduFacebook: facebook.com/SAUIPCC/Twitter: @sau_ipccWeb: www.sau.edu/institute-for-person-centered-careSt. Ambrose University is located in Davenport, Iowa, USA.

When we started planning for Season 5 of The Problem With Perfect, we identified topics we wanted to explore in depth- topics that were too big and too important not to give them the airtime they deserve. Thats why we dedicated the month of April to the critical end of life issues we all face at some point in our lives, either personally or on behalf of a loved one.Welcome to the fourth episode of this series we are calling What To Know Before You Go.. This week, our guest is Dr. Jaymi Meyers, a palliative care specialist and hospice medical director. Jaymi comes to us from the beautiful state of South Carolina, and is known as “the smart one” in Denise's family.Special Guest:Dr. Jaymi Meyers, MD is a family medicine specialist in Seneca, SC. Dr. Meyers studied at the University of Iowa and currently practices at Oconee Palliative Medicine and is affiliated with Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital. Show Notes:For more information about palliative care and hospice: National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization: nhpco.orgFor information about body donation programs by state - IEDS.online;Anatomy Gifts.org; Sciencecare.com

“People don't understand that there's a normal, natural way of dying. My materials are written to guide and support anyone who finds themselves addressing end of life situations. The goal is to help people have a positive experience so everyone involved will have a sacred memory to carry with them.” - Barbara Karnes, RN In this episode, Hannah Vale and Barbara Karnes talk about dementia and the end of life. Hospice doulas are playing a very important role in end of life care. Learn the signs to look for to know when a patient should call an end of life or dementia doula.  Barbara also talks about how interdisciplinary care teams can reduce the fear of dying by educating their patients and families and doing some things that are practical.  Learn about her resource and an exciting new project that will be released in 2024! Barbara Karnes, RN, is an internationally recognized author, speaker, thought leader and expert on end of life care and the dynamics of dying. Barbara was recognized in 2018 as a Hospice Innovator by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and was named the 2015 International Humanitarian Woman of the Year by the World Humanitarian Awards. If it has to do with death and dying, Barbara Karnes, RN is talking about it. Her articles have been featured in The NY Times, USA Today, The Huffington Post, Thrive Global, & The Washington Post, among others.  Awarded the NHPCO Innovator award for her decades as an end-of-life educator and for her iconic booklet, GONE FROM MY SIGHT: The Dying Experience (aka: "the little blue hospice book"). Barbara's career spans four decades and began as an early hospice pioneer during the AIDS crisis. In addition to the many years she has spent at the bedside caring for patients and their families as a nurse, Barbara has also served as executive director of hospice and various home-health agencies. She has also worked through the hospice ranks as patient care manager, clinical director, staff, nurse, and volunteer. Barbara is a dedicated end of life educator, training professionals, authoring resource materials, booklets, movies, and her fabulous blog. You may find Barbara's end of life resources for patients, families, and caregivers on her website:  www.bkbooks.com Barbara's Social Media Platforms: FACEBOOK  INSTAGRAM   LINKEDIN   Family Support Bundle and other resources we talked about on this podcast can be found on Barbara's website.  Website: bkbooks.com  Office #:  360.828.7132 Barbara's email address:  barbara@bkbooks.com Barbara's experience as a hospice care provider at the bedside of hundreds of people, and as an administrator overseeing the care of thousands, led to the 1985 publication of Gone from My Sight: The Dying Experience. Affectionately referred to in the industry as the “little blue hospice book,” Gone from My Sight has sold over 30 million copies worldwide, is published in 12 languages, and remains the leading resource on the market today educating families on the signs of approaching death.  In 2015, Barbara's film New Rules for End of Life Care was featured in film festivals around the world and was the recipient of 10 prestigious film awards.   Barbara's other award-winning publications and films include: The Eleventh Hour: A Caring Guideline to the Hours to Minutes Before Death A Time to Live: Living with a Life-Threatening Illness My Friend, I Care: The Grief Experience, You Need Care Too: Self Care for the Professional Caregiver How Do I Know You? Dementia at End of Life A Place in My Heart: When Our Pets Die Pain at End of Life: What You Need to Know About End of Life Pain and Comfort Management, BY YOUR SIDE: A Guide for Caring for the Dying at Home The Final Act of Living: Reflections of a Long-Time Hospice Nurse. Care for the Caregiver, DVD This is How People Die, DVD

Erin Whalen is a coach whose practice is focused on serving the people who work with the grieving and dying: bereavement professionals who need perhaps more than anyone to be seen, heard, and supported. Erin comes to coaching through the path of acting and the art of improvisation. She utilizes the tools she's learned through her artistic experience to help “fill the cups” of her clients and provide them with the communication skills they need to succeed. Erin's passion for coaching shines through her work, and her innovative approach to communication skills training makes her a leader in the field. Erin Whalen Erin Whalen, the founder of Compassionate Coaching, has guided teams of bereavement and end-of-life professionals toward being seen heard, and supported. Erin's dedication to effective communication and team building led her to present at the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organizations Virtual Conference twice and host events such as Playback Theater to unite a community of like-minded individuals.   KEY TOPICS IN THIS PODCAST: 0:02:49 Supporting bereavement professionals through team building and communication skills training 0:05:02 Building a community through creativity 0:06:43 Exploring how acting helped Erin become a better coach 0:10:17 Communication skills for bereavement professionals 0:15:11 Role-playing and compassionate coaching for professional growth 0:22:06 Challenges and rewards of Playback Theater 0:23:39 Art of storytelling through music, movement, and drama 0:25:33 Transforming lives through storytelling 0:28:56 Discovering the surprising benefits of creative expression in the workplace 0:30:37 Artful leadership: exploring the role of art in healthcare leadership and resilience.      KEY TAKEAWAYS Providing support and communication training can help individuals in challenging professions to stay motivated and committed to their work. Effective communication involves nonverbal cues and personal histories. Bereavement professionals must show empathy and genuine compassion to support those experiencing loss. Practice and feedback are essential in improving communication skills. Role-playing can create a safe environment for people to practice difficult conversations and receive constructive feedback. Actors must connect emotionally with their characters, even without shared experiences. The highest compliment is a genuine performance. Being present and aware of scene partners is key Playback Theatre uses music, movement, and drama to play back essential moments of a person's story, reflecting their emotional state. The process is improvisational and honors the storyteller. Trust, honesty, and creativity are essential for good leadership. Supporting caregivers ensures they feel valued and heard, leading to purposeful work     Memorable Quotes From Erin Whalen “It's all about the stories we hold. We can give and receive empathy through storytelling and reflection and creating a transformative experience.”   CONNECT WITH Erin Whalen Website: https://www.compassionatecoaching.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-whalen-compassionate-coaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/compassionatecoachingllc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erin_compassionatecoaching/

The word “palliate” comes from the Medieval Latin “palliare,” meaning to conceal, or to cover with a cloak. In the context of health care, a palliative approach is one that alleviates symptoms without curing disease. In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Kristin speaks with author Cindy Spence about her book Palliative Touch: Massage for People at the End of Life, how practitioners can protect themselves during this emotional work, and why pressure, pace, and frequency are important aspects when doing hands-on work. Cindy Spence has been a massage therapist specializing in oncology and hospice care since 1999. She believes in the power of choice and pursuit of optimal well-being at all phases of life, particularly during advanced illness and the dying process. Cindy's training includes a master's degree in Public Health and more than 100 hours of continuing education from institutions such as MD Anderson and Sloan-Kettering. Co-creator of Final Touch Training, Cindy is a member of the Society for Oncology Massage, The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. As a member of the Oncology Massage Alliance, she provides massage in the chemo infusion room at Baylor Hospital in Dallas. She is also author of Comfort Massage Basics; A Training Program for Nurses and CNA's in the Hospice Care Setting. Cindy finds food for her soul in deep connection with family and friends, quiet time at the beach, long walks with her dog (Pongo), dancing, books, and prayer beads.   Resources:   Palliative Touch: Massage for People at the End of Life: https://us.singingdragon.com/products/palliative-touch-massage-for-people-at-the-end-of-life   Final Touch Facebook: www.facebook.com/finaltouchtraining/       Host: Kristin Coverly, LMT is a massage therapist, educator, and the director of professional education at ABMP. She loves creating continuing education courses, events, and resources to support massage therapists and bodyworkers as they enhance their lives and practices. Contact her at ce@abmp.com.     Sponsors:   Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com    Healwell: www.healwell.org   Precision Neuromuscular Therapy: www.pnmt.org   AnatomySCAPES: www.anatomyscapes.com       Anatomy Trains is a global leader in online anatomy education and also provides in-classroom certification programs for structural integration in the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, Japan, and China, as well as fresh-tissue cadaver dissection labs and weekend courses. The work of Anatomy Trains originated with founder Tom Myers, who mapped the human body into 13 myofascial meridians in his original book, currently in its fourth edition and translated into 12 languages. The principles of Anatomy Trains are used by osteopaths, physical therapists, bodyworkers, massage therapists, personal trainers, yoga, Pilates, Gyrotonics, and other body-minded manual therapists and movement professionals. Anatomy Trains inspires these practitioners to work with holistic anatomy in treating system-wide patterns to provide improved client outcomes in terms of structure and function.                      Website: anatomytrains.com                        Email: info@anatomytrains.com             Facebook: facebook.com/AnatomyTrains                       Instagram: www.instagram.com/anatomytrainsofficial   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2g6TOEFrX4b-CigknssKHA       Healwell is creating community and a new kind of massage therapy practitioner all around the world. Check out our courses, join our online community, find us all over the social media universe, and bring your gorgeous self to the conversation!  www.healwell.org Instagram: @healwell_org Twitter: @healwell_org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/healwell/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Healwell.org Check out our podcast, Interdisciplinary, anywhere you get your podcasts!   Therapists who are drawn to Precision Neuromuscular Therapy are problem-solvers who want to learn new approaches, but also understand the “why” behind the “what”.  This desire resonates with our emphasis on the problem-solving process, rather than the teaching of a singular technique or approach. Led by founder Douglas Nelson, each PNMT instructor is a busy clinician with decades of practical experience.   We have taught hundreds of hands-on live seminars for more than twenty years, emphasizing precise palpation and assessment skills. PNMT online courses are another rich source of discovery and deeper understanding. Also available is a video resource library (PNMT Portal) with hundreds of videos of treatment, assessment, pathology, and practice pearls.   Learn more at www.pnmt.org   AnatomySCAPES—created by and for hands-on professionals. As therapists, we want more than labeled charts of muscles, nerves, and bones. We crave anatomy education that informs our touch, and we want the know-how for working with the “stuff” in between. We want the whole story. Led by AnatomySCAPES co-directors, and ABMP Massage & Bodywork magazine columnists, Rachelle Clauson (FRS Fascial Net Plastination Project) and Nicole Trombley (Equilibrio Massage), our in-person lab workshops are in sunny San Diego, not far from the ocean. We teach you what the tissues look like, feel like, how they move, and how they relate to their surroundings. Your eyes and hands learn to “see” what they could not see before. Come join us in the lab in 2023!   Website: www.anatomyscapes.com   FB: facebook.com/AnatomySCAPES   IG: instagram.com/anatomyscapes   YouTube: youtube.com/@anatomyscapes   Email: info@anatomyscapes.com

Where do you start when consoling those who are going through grief? Most people don't know where to start, so they stay away from that person.In this episode, I am joined by Barbara Karnes, RN. An internationally recognized author, speaker, thought leader, and expert on end-of-life care and the dynamics of dying. Barbara was recognized in 2018 as a Hospice Innovator by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and was named the 2015 International Humanitarian Woman of the Year by the World Humanitarian Awards.Throughout this episode, Barabara talks about why she chooses to write short booklets instead of long books. She also shares a few tips on how to console a friend who is grieving. Additionally, she'll share the role our personality plays at the point of death.Listen to episode 87 of Grief and Happiness to hear how you can support someone who is grieving! In This Episode, You Will Learn:Why Barbara writes booklets instead of books (01:03)Barbara's advice to people running grief groups (08:18)How to someone going through grief (17:26)Barbara's eye-opening view on grief (29:03)Resources:Books - End of Life Guideline Series: A Compilation of Barbara Karnes BookletsBook - You Need Care Too: Self Care for the Professional CaregiverBook - How Do I Know You? Dementia at End of LifeBook - A Place in My Heart: When Our Pets DieConnect with BarbaraFacebookInstagramLinkedInLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

November is National Family Caregivers Month, National Hospice and Palliative Care Month as well as National Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Hear from the experts on how to care for yourselves as well as your loved ones.

Hello listeners and welcome to another episode of I Couldn't Do Your Job. In this episode our hosts Amy and Cheri discuss both on a personal and professional level what this year's Hospice Month slogan, "Meeting You Where You Are" means to them. For more information on National Hospice and Palliative Care month please visit http://www.harborhospicemi.org or the national Hospice and Palliative care website http://www.nhpco.orgIf this message resonated with you please subscribe, share, and comment!As Cheri always says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"

This week's episode is a unique listen into the perspectives from some of Hospice of Davidson County's wonderful staff. The Theme for National Hospice and Palliative Care Month is "Meeting you where you are", so we decided to ask staff what that means for them and their work. A special thank you to those staff for coming on the podcast, many of them for the first time. For more information on the care provided at Hospice of Davidson County visit: hospiceofdavidson.org

On this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcome special guest, Barbara Karnes, RN. If it has to do with death and dying, Barbara Karnes, RN is talking about it. Barbara Karnes, RN, is an internationally recognized author, speaker, thought leader and expert on end of life care and the dynamics of dying. Barbara's career spans four decades and began as an early hospice pioneer during the AIDS crisis. In addition to the many years she has spent at the bedside caring for patients and their families as a nurse, Barbara has also served as executive director of hospice and various home-health agencies. She has also worked through the hospice ranks as patient care manager, clinical director, staff, nurse, and volunteer. Barbara is a dedicated end of life educator, training nurses and volunteers, authoring resource materials, booklets, movies, and her fabulous blog. Barbara's experience as a hospice care provider at the bedside of hundreds of people, and as an administrator overseeing the care of thousands, led to the 1985 publication of ‘Gone from My Sight: The Dying Experience'. Affectionately referred to in the industry as the “little blue hospice book,” ‘Gone from My Sight' has sold over 30 million copies worldwide, is published in 12 languages, and remains the leading resource on the market today educating families on the signs of approaching death. Barbara was recognized in 2018 as a Hospice Innovator by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and was named the 2015 International Humanitarian Woman of the Year by the World Humanitarian Awards. In 2015, Barbara's film New Rules for End of Life Care was featured in film festivals around the world and was the recipient of 10 prestigious film awards. Her articles have been featured in The NY Times, USA Today, The Huffington Post, Thrive Global, & The Washington Post, among others. Awarded the NHPCO Innovator award for her decades as an end-of-life educator and for her iconic booklet, GONE FROM MY SIGHT: The Dying Experience (aka: "the little blue hospice book"). Learn more: Instagram: @BarbaraKarnesRN Facebook: Barbara Karnes, RN Website: bkbooks.com Linktree: @bkbooks Learn More About DDJF: Website: DDJF.org Instagram: @DeeDeeJacksonFoundation Facebook: Dee Dee Jackson Foundation LinkedIn: Dee Dee Jackson Foundation Twitter: @DDJFoundation Leave a podcast review: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-love-show/id1282931846 Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/6X6zGAPmdReRrlLO0NW4n6?si=koXehESfSrSwA-zWi2vf-w Did you know that you can support DDJF while you shop on Amazon at no cost to you? Add DDJF as your selected charity via Amazon Smile: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/dashboard/ref=smi_nav_surl_mi_x_mkt Listen as a podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-love-show/id1282931846 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-Nd1HTnbaI Like Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/884355188308946/ Join our Official Facebook Page full of supportive community members: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1500933326745571/?ref=share_group_link Have you subscribed to our Podcast? Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/the-power-of-love-show/id1282931846 Spotify Podcasts : https://open.spotify.com/show/6X6zGAPmdReRrlLO0NW4n6?si=bhNl9GjJRxKXUvTdwZme6Q Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9wb3dlcm9mbG92ZS5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw Other podcasts: https://anchor.fm/thepowerofloveshow Visit the DDJF official website: http://www.ddjf.org/ Donate to DDJF (501c3): https://www.flipcause.com/hosted_widget/hostedWidgetHome/MTIxODI3 Check Out DDJF Merch: https://my-store-10253433.creator-spring.com/?# Join the Dee Dee Jackson Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1500933326745571 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepowerofloveshow/support

Community members contemplated cycles of life and death across cultures with music, poetry and personal reflections in observance of Dia de los Muertos, All Saint's Day, and National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Attendees were invited to bring a small memento, photo, or item to place on a community altar in remembrance of those who have passed on. Presenters included Acharya Bramdeo ji, Arya Samaj Greater Houston David Leslie, Executive Director, Rothko Chapel Rana S. McClelland, President & CEO, Houston Hospice Diana X. Muniz, Chaplain, Bayou City Hospice Juan Palomo, Poet & Guild Member, Rothko Chapel Tammy Zwahr, Bereavement Counselor, Houston Hospice Jesus Lozano, Guitarist, MECA Rice MusicMDs: David Nemoto, pianist; Serena Kim, violinist; Amara Anyanwu, violinist Houston Hospice is a nonprofit organization that provides uncompromising, compassionate, end-of-life care to patients and families across 13 counties in Texas. Since 1980, we have been committed to the highest quality hospice care for patients of all ages, races, ethnicities and places of origin, with or without insurance. Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is celebrated annually November 1 & 2 to reunite the living and the dead, where mourning is exchanged for celebration. Families create ofrendas (offerings) decorated with marigold flowers, photos of the departed, and the favorite foods and drinks of the family members being honored. The offerings are believed to encourage visits from the land of the dead as the departed souls hear their prayers, smell their foods and join in the celebrations! All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day, the Feast of All Saints, the Feast of All Hallows, the Solemnity of All Saints, and Hallowmas, is a Christian solemnity celebrated in honour of all the saints of the church, whether they are known or unknown. National Hospice and Palliative Care Month takes place in November, honoring the millions of nurses, home care aides, therapists, and social workers who make a remarkable difference for the patients and families they serve. These heroic caregivers play a central role in our health care system and in homes across the nation.

Various highlights of caregiving and caregivers for National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, as well as National Family Caregiver Month

Like all patients, military veterans bring their unique experiences and backgrounds with them as they navigate medical and end-of-life care. At Mayo Clinic, programs are in place to honor military service and care for veterans.Mayo Clinic Hospice is a partner of the We Honor Veterans Program run by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. The Hospice team provides the high level of medical, emotional, spiritual and social care that those who have served in the U.S. armed forces deserve. Team members recognize and honor the hospice patient's military service with a veteran pinning ceremony. Ceremonies are provided after approval by the patient and family and can include anyone whom the military member and family would like to participate, along with the hospice team.“It's just a small, simple way of saying thank you to a veteran,” says Loren Olson, a chaplain with Mayo Clinic Hospice. “We bring a pillowcase that represents their branch of the service and a small pin that they could put on a lapel, or a lot of them put them on their military hats. We bring a coin and a certificate from Mayo Clinic expressing our appreciation and we invite them to share their experiences in the military.”Building on the We Honor Veterans program, Charlie Hall, a Mayo Clinic security operations supervisor, helped develop a "Final Honor Walk" for deceased veterans at his Mayo Clinic Health System location in La Crosse, Wisconsin.Hall served in the Army as an active-duty rifleman with a combat tour to the Balkans and as a paratrooper with close to 100 military parachute jumps. In addition to his role as a security supervisor, Hall and his team in La Crosse meet with families of deceased veterans to arrange a “Final Honor Walk," where family and staff line the hallway to honor veterans while they are moved out of the hospital room in a flagged-draped cart. “The final honor walk is something that I wanted to develop,” explains Hall. “I had worked with the We Honor Veterans program in Rochester, with hospice, and the near-end-of-life things with veterans, all the great things they do there. I had the privilege of doing that, but I saw us being able to do a little bit more in an inpatient setting.” In addition to care at the end of life, it's important to acknowledge the unique needs of veterans every day in the clinical setting. Issues including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders are more common among veterans than the general population, and they often go hand in hand. More than 2 in 10 veterans with PTSD also have a substance use disorder, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. “If a veteran is wearing a hat that signifies their veteran's status if you will, that to me is the OK to come up and thank them for their service,” says Hall. “And I do that routinely here. It's usually a surprise to the veteran. They're usually extremely grateful. Probably the No. 1 thing is to acknowledge them. It's so important to make people feel at ease when care is coming, especially when there are some complex situations with medical care. There are some very sensitive conversations that have to happen. We all know that happens so much easier when we have great rapport with our patients.”“Honoring veterans is part of the culture at Mayo Clinic, at least in my experience,” says Olson. “One of the first things I learned as I came to work the hospice program was that We Honor Veterans partnership with the Veterans Administration is important to us. We want to spend time honoring our veterans. So I do think we have developed a corporate culture that just helps us to think of the specific needs of our veterans.” On this special Veterans Day edition of the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Olson and Hall join host, Dr. Halena Gazelka, for a conversation on caring for veterans.

I'm excited to welcome Alua Arthur to the podcast. Alua is a certified death doula who works with clients to develop end of life plans and provide non-medical support leading up to death. Her company Going With Grace staffs a team of death doulas that provide professional end of life support as well as courses, training, and retreats for future death doulas. Alua also sits on the Board of Directors of the End of Life Doula Council of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. On this episode, we talk about: exactly what a death doula does where fear of death comes from how to get over the fear of dying without finishing what you wanted to do actionable ways to acknowledge + deal with grief in all its forms  a genius practice for building resilience exactly how to show up for someone in your life that's grieving  how to stop letting fear of death limit your life  what a death meditation is + how it works  what your intrusive thoughts about death may be trying to tell you  realistic tips for navigating fears of oblivion and nothingness when you die  the impact of religious or spiritual beliefs on facing death  the one thing people who are the strongest at the face of death have in common exactly how to talk to kids about death without scaring them  tips for facing anxiety about leaving the people who need us most when we die  what to do if you're hesitant to get preventative medical care due to fears of finding out bad news and so much more!  We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you're listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Alua @going_with_grace on Instagram.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. Get your Healthier Together Deck today at healthyconvo.co and use code LAUNCHDAY to get 10% off, just right now to celebrate launch. This episode is sponsored by Paleovalley. Head over to paleovalley.com and use the code LIZM for 15% off. This episode is sponsored by Ava Jane's Kitchen Colima Sea Salt. Go to HealthierTogetherSalt.com to get your first bag of Colima Sea Salt for free.  This episode is sponsored by Pique. Get 5% off plus a free blooming teas pouch complete with premium Pique samples when you purchase 2 or more cartons from piquetea.com/LIZMOODY and use code LIZMOODY.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy.

Bonus episode alert! In honor of November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, UNLV Nursing alumna (and current ADR of South Dakota State University College of Nursing) Dr. Sarah Mollman explains how her personal experiences influenced her research into end-of-life care; how nurses can have difficult conversations with patients and families; and how a doctoral degree changed her career.

Join the FREE Hospice of Green Country event with Suzanne B. O'Brien RN on October 26th at 6pm EST Below!   Register Here: https://forms.hospiceofgreencountry.org/october-26th-suzanne-obrien-rn/   If your loved one got a terminal diagnosis today, would you know how to care for them?   Unfortunately most people would answer no.   Most end of life experiences are NOT going well today, and it is the lack of understanding about the natural process of end of life and the lack of skills on how to care for someone who is dying that is the main missing piece.   Doulagivers International has created a global platform to change that and it is offered for FREE!!!!   We have been dying for thousands of years, it is only in the last 100 that we have become so far removed from the awareness of death being a natural, sacred part of life's journey. In this episode, you'll hear about how Doulagivers is “filling the gap” between families and hospice care to provide the answer to a fragmented medical system and allow patients and families the best opportunity to have a positive passing. And for those of you who are caught in the same place and don't know the skills on how to care for someone at the end of life — don't fret, because we have a free live online training for you right around the corner!  (Take the End of Life Doula Training)     About Suzanne B. O'Brien RN Suzanne B. O'Brien RN is an award winning hospice and oncology nurse and proud founding member of NHPCO's ( National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization) End of Life Doula Council. A Council advancing Doulagivers/Death Doulas and Hospice Care to provide the best possible support to both patients and families. The Perfect Storm: 9 out of 10 people want to be cared for at home when terminally ill. Death is the number 1 fear in the world. People come on hospice services very late in their process. It is a culmination of these factors that are heavily contributing to end of life not going well for most. It is time to change that. As a former hospice and oncology nurse, who has had the honor and privilege to have worked with over 1,000 people at the end of life, I can tell you that the answer to end of life not going well is to bring back the truth about death (how it is a natural and sacred experience) and to teach family caregivers the skill of how to care for someone who is dying  BEFORE they ever need it. 80%-90% of a positive end of life is planning ahead: Learning the skills on how to care for someone who is dying changes everything. If you answered “I don't know how,” then read on - because I'm here to share with you the inspiring story of how Doulagivers is working with hospices to “Fill the Gap” in mainstream medical care so that every person has an opportunity to have a “Good Death.”   I know what it's like to feel scared and unprepared to care for your loved one at the end of life. I work with families on this everyday. It does not need to be this way. There is free training and support that is available to you right now. Do not wait until it is too late.

A lot of people don't want to talk about death and dying. Yet, talking about death doesn't mean it's going to happen, and it's usually better to talk about it before it happens – for everyone involved. Death and dying are something that a lot of people don't have a lot of experience dealing with. That's because, over the past several decades, as a society, we have moved death out of the home and into institutions.  For some, the information I share in this podcast may be an intellectual conversation/ information) – for others, it may hit the heart.  It's one thing to listen to information about death and dying when you're not right in the middle of it; compared to being in the middle of it and trying to learn more. Listening to and learning about death and dying can be harder when your heart is hurting.  Many of the most important things tend to range from education around what to expect, preparing by getting their finances straight, and getting advanced directives in order. There are many things to think about when preparing for the end of life— if you're lucky enough to have time to do so. In my experience, some people have the luxury of this time, and some don't. Those whose loved one dies unexpectantly are upset because they didn't have time to resolve unfinished business or get to a place of acceptance ~ compared to those families whose loved ones take months to weeks to ultimately die being upset that it's taking so long for death to come, because it's emotionally exhausting.  In this episode of This is Getting Old: Moving Towards an Age-Friendly World,  we will discuss end-of-life care— two different types of care; as well as the providers involved and the type of care provided.    Key points covered in this episode:  ✔️ What is the difference between End-Of-Life Care, Palliative Care, and Hospice Care? It can be very stressful when you or someone you love is diagnosed with a life-threatening, serious illness. For most people who go through this experience, it is helpful to understand what type of care and resources are available.  This information will help you navigate the system to get answers to the questions you have – or will have - and help you manage the uncertainty of what to expect next.  End-of-Life Care  End-of-life care is an umbrella term that refers to the process of addressing all the issues that come into play from medical care, social and emotional support, and the spiritual care that you may need either as the person dying or as a family member. Palliative Care  Palliative care begins early during the course of treatment for a life-threatening, serious illness, and it can be delivered at several points of care across the continuum of healthcare settings. This type of end-of-life care includes institutional long-term care settings (nursing homes and assisted living); home health, acute care facilities, and outpatient clinics. Palliative care has limited funding, and most palliative care programs need alternative funding.  Hospice Care Hospice care is comfort care when you reach the point in the disease trajectory where aggressive care or therapies are no longer a viable option. It's a service delivery system that provides interdisciplinary care for people with limited life expectancy—typically when you're given six months or less to live.  Hospice care also includes comprehensive biomedical, psychosocial and spiritual support as you enter the terminal phase of an illness or condition. Hospice care also supports you, your family member(s) understand what to expect as death nears. Luckily for people 65 and over or those with a disability,  Hospice care is funded by Medicare's Hospice Benefit.  ✔️  What Type of Healthcare Providers Provide Palliative Care?   Basic Palliative Care Basic palliative care is delivered by health care professionals who are not palliative care specialists—they are not “certified” in palliative care by a credentialing organization. Basic palliative care providers can be primary care providers and disease-oriented specialists, such as cardiologists or oncologists;  nurses; social workers; chaplains; and other providers (such as physical, occupational, and/or speech therapists).  Specialty Palliative Care Specialty palliative care providers are all those same provider types (interdisciplinary team), except they are certified in palliative care by a credentialing organization.  I look back on my career, Hospice was certainly part of the standard of care when I graduated as a nurse practitioner in 2000; but Palliative care was just coming into practice at that time in my area. I was lucky enough to work with a geriatrician who trained us to provide high-quality palliative care. Technically, that made me a basic palliative care provider because I didn't have a certification in that specialty.  ✔️  What Type of Care Does Palliative Care Provide? Physical: Physical care has to do with your physical symptoms of either respiratory distress, pain, difficulty breathing, or anything physically that occurs along the disease trajectory and/ or at the end of life. Psychological and Psychiatric: Psychological or psychiatric aspects are the emotional support helping you deal with the reality of the situation and any other psychiatric things that might come into play—if you have a longstanding psychiatric illness and/or end up experiencing delirium. Spiritual, Religious, and Existential: Everyone has a different way that they connect to their spirituality. The hospice and palliative care team is there to help ensure that all of those needs are met for you. Cultural: Many cultural things come into death and dying from needing to open a window at the moment of death, mourning family and friends around, compared to not wanting anyone to see you. The person dying and their family need to communicate these cultural customs to the team, so they can ensure those needs are met. Ethical and Legal: These ranges from advance care planning, deciding on a surrogate decision maker, to making sure that all advance care planning wishes are in writing. If ethical issues come up along the way, the patient and the family's autonomy is supported.  Care of the Imminently Dying: This care involves making sure that all symptoms are managed when death is imminent. This includes making sure the person is pain-free, doing what we can do to help with breathing, and talking to the family about what to expect and what changes to anticipate during the final days and weeks of life.  Bereavement: Bereavement happens after death. This service is to support your family member(s) in dealing with the different complex consequences that a death in the family can cause; and helping support you duing the process of grief and grieving for up to one year after the person dies. ✔️ Help Is Always Available If you or someone you love are going through end-of-life experiences—help is always available.  How to find a hospice and palliative care provider? National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization is a national organization that can connect you to palliative care providers. You can visit their website, enter your zip code or the type of provider that you're looking for, and you can connect with healthcare providers in your area. Medicare.gov   Check out the Medicare website and in the Provider Type section, select “Hospice Care”. Enter your zip code, and then it will tell you what providers are available in your area.      If you have questions, comments, or need help, please feel free to drop a one-minute audio or video clip and email it to me at melissabphd@gmail.com, and I will get back to you by recording an answer to your question.  About Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP, FGSA, FAAN: I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing ('96) and Master of Science in Nursing ('00) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) from the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) School of Nursing (SON). I genuinely enjoy working with the complex medical needs of older adults. I worked full-time for five years as FNP in geriatric primary care across many long-term care settings (skilled nursing homes, assisted living, home, and office visits), then transitioned into academic nursing in 2005, joining the faculty at UNCW SON as a lecturer. I obtained my PhD in Nursing and a post-master's Certificate in Nursing Education from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing ('11). I then joined the faculty at Duke University School of Nursing as an Assistant Professor. My family moved to northern Virginia in 2015 which led to me joining the George Washington University (GW) School of Nursing faculty in 2018 as a (tenured) Associate Professor. I am also the Director of the GW Center for Aging, Health, and Humanities. Please find out more about her work at https://melissabphd.com/.

Barbara Karnes, RN Barbara Karnes, RN, is an internationally recognized author, speaker, thought leader and expert on end of life care and the dynamics of dying. Barbara was recognized in 2018 as a Hospice Innovator by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and was named the 2015 International Humanitarian Woman of the Year by the World Humanitarian Awards.Barbara's experience as a hospice care provider at the bedside of hundreds of people, and as an administrator overseeing the care of thousands, led to the 1985 publication of Gone from My Sight: The Dying Experience. Affectionately referred to in the industry as the “little blue hospice book,” Gone from My Sight has sold over 30 million copies worldwide, is published in 12 languages, and remains the leading resource on the market today educating families on the signs of approaching death. In 2015, Barbara's film New Rules for End of Life Care was featured in film festivals around the world and was the recipient of 10 prestigious film awards. Barbara's other award-winning publications and films include:The Eleventh Hour: A Caring Guideline to the Hours to Minutes Before DeathA Time to Live: Living with a Life-Threatening IllnessMy Friend, I Care: The Grief Experience,You Need Care Too: Self Care for the Professional CaregiverHow Do I Know You? Dementia at End of LifeA Place in My Heart: When Our Pets DiePain at End of Life: What You Need to Know About End of Life Pain and Comfort Management,The Final Act of Living: Reflections of a Long-Time Hospice Nurse.Care for the Caregiver, DVDThis is How People Die, DVDEmail: Barbara@BKbooks.comWebsite: https://bkbooks.com/Inclusive Consulting Services: https://inclusiveconsultingservices.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/76504273/admin/

On this weeks episode, Cole and Chelsie sit down with Ryan Klaustermeier MSN, RN for a conversation surrounding his experiences in hospice work at the local, state, and national levels. Ryan is the Chair of the Next Generation Leadership Council, with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.  He is also the VP of Professional Services with AXXESS. He gives some great insight into how his work evolved into helping Hospice and Palliative care continue to grow and progress through advocacy and leadership. 

In this podcast, Edo Banach, president and CEO of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, talked about the positive and negative aspects of the proposed hospice payment rule for fiscal year 2023. He also addressed growing support for the community palliative care benefit and the government's concerns regarding hospices' long lengths of stay and high discharge rates. Banach advised members “to do the best job they can do at delivering the benefit every day” and said those hospices dedicated to bereavement services rise above the rest.Follow us on social media:Twitter: @McKHomeCareFacebook: McKnight's Home CareLinkedIn: McKnight's Home CareInstagram: mcknights_homecare

Edo Banach (President and CEO of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization) joins the show to discuss everything you need to know about palliative care vs. hospice.This episode is sponsored by the Institute of Healthcare Improvement. Learn more about how IHI is improving health and healthcare by visiting them at www.IHI.org.Watch this episode on YouTubeFind us on the web: Follow CareTalk on the Health Podcast NetworkFollow John on TwitterFollow David on Twitter About Edo Banach:Edo Banach is President & CEO of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.  He previously was the Senior Advisor and Deputy Director of the Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Associate General Counsel at the Visiting Nurse Service of New York.  Prior to that, Edo Banach was the Medicare Rights Center's General Counsel.  Edo has also practiced health law at the firms of Latham & Watkins and Gallagher, Evelius and Jones, and clerked for U.S. Judge John T. Nixon of the Federal District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.  Prior to attending law school Edo worked for the New York City Department of Homeless Services and Mayor's Office of Operations. Mr. Banach holds a B.A. from Binghamton University and a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.#hospice #palliativecare #musictherapy #cancertherapy #healthcare #healthcarepodcast #healthcarepolicy #healthcareindustry

Host Ankur Patel, MD, MBA, FAAFP, Chief Medical Officer, Tabula Rasa HealthCare, interviews Dr. Samira Beckwith. Dr. Beckwith has served as President and CEO of Hope Healthcare in southwest Florida for more than 30 years. Within the state of Florida, she served on the Transition Advisory Committee on Health and Wellness, the Florida Center for Nursing Board of Directors, and the Long-Term Care Advisory Committee. Dr. Beckwith has also served on the White House Conference on Aging, and on the boards of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and the National Hospice Foundation. She is the Founding President of the Florida PACE Providers Association and a Founding Director of the National Partnership for Hospice Innovation, as well as past president of the Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association. 

On this episode of Living Forever, Not An Option, Mary discusses with Francine Temkin the way hospice supports caregivers for National Hospice and Palliative Care month.

For this week's episode Rick Johnson joins the Cole to discuss his work, and the services offered through the Veterans Service Office in Davidson County, NC.  If  you would like more information,  have questions, or want to get in touch with Rick, please reach out by phone. (336) 242-2037, Or email him at Ricky.Johnson@DavidsonCountyNC.gov   Hospice of Davidson County is proud to partner with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through the We Honor Veterans program.  As a level 3 partner, Hospice of Davidson County provides Veteran centric care through respectful inquiry, compassionate listening, and grateful acknowledgment. In recognizing the unique needs of America's Veterans and their families, our goal is to accompany and guide them through their life stories toward a more peaceful end of life journey with the best care available. If you would like more information on the services provided by Hospice of Davidson County, please visit:  https://hospiceofdavidson.org/veteran-resources/

Robert Pardi was born in NYC and is one of those rare individuals who embraces change and lives what he calls “possibility in action” – taking his desire for transformation and putting it into action daily.  He received his MBA from Columbia University and was quickly recruited by the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, one of the largest sovereign wealth funds.  Shortly after, his wife Desiree, was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. Unfortunately, she passed 11 years later. After, throwing caution to the wind, Robert leapt from his comfort zone. He changed careers and moved to the same Italian village his great grandfather immigrated from over 100 years ago.   Robert is now a certified life coach, adjunct professor, international guest speaker, and the Author of Chasing Life - The remarkable true story of love, joy, and achievement against all odds. November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month head to nhpco.org to learn more. In this episode with Robert Pardi, you'll learn: -The risky endeavor of moving to Arizona without the immediate support of family or friends...02:28 -How to go about making new friends when you move to new places often...14:08 -What is required to maintain a real friendship...19:34 -Keeping the right perspective with our experiences, good and bad...22:51 -How to stay connected to what's important, whether near or far...33:13 -What makes us so afraid to be vulnerable in our lives...39:42 -How to live our fullest life in spite of our fears...48:45 -How certain parts of Italy have managed to retain a sense of community in real time (sans Facebook)...56:43 -And much more... Resources mentioned in this episode: -https://www.robertpardi.com (Robert's website) -Robert's book https://amzn.to/3BF4t15 (Chasing Life: The Remarkable True Story of Love, Joy and Achievement Against All Odds ) -Quandahl podcast w/ Rabbi Daniel Lapin -https://www.facebook.com/robert.pardi.lifecoaching (Facebook) -https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-pardi-63b05921/ (LinkedIn) -https://www.instagram.com/robert.pardi (Instagram) This episode is brought to you by UCAN: Next level nutrition. Maintain stable blood sugar levels for better health and performance. Save 20% on your order with code “JamesQ”

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. For this episode, Cole and Emmalee Speak with Amy Leonard and Kaitlyn McFadden about the Hospice of Davidson County Services. Amy and Kaitlyn, gives us a look at how the organization cares for its patients and families on a day to day basis. 

Edo Banach is the President and CEO of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). Edo joins How We Got Here for a conversation about hospice including its origins and why misconceptions about it persist. He also talks about where his passion for community-based support comes from and reflects on an end-of-life experience he was a part of that had a profound impact on his life. Edo, Chris, and Christina share what song they'd each like to hear at the end of their lives. Edo discusses three steps that can be taken to address gaps in hospice care delivery. Click here to learn more about NHPCO. This season of How We Got Here is sponsored by Anthem.