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The Heart of Hospice Podcast

Hosted by Helen Bauer, BSN RN CHPN

The Heart of Hospice podcast is dedicated to helping personal and professional caregivers who are caring for someone with serious illness. We"re here to provide information and education so people can make informed choices about end of life care.

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All Episodes

00:51:50

How to Use Five Wishes to Make Your End of Life...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/09/08

Joanne Eason, President of Five Wishes, knows it’s important to document our end of life wishes so our voices are heard when we can’t speak for ourselves. Five Wishes was established over 25 years ago through a series of listening tours, asking people what was important to them. From those results, the Five Wishes document was formed with guidance from the American Bar Association and other palliative care providers across the U.S. It's designed for individuals to use when sitting down with

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00:54:48

Home Funeral Director Glenda Villegas Educates About...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/09/01

Home funeral director Glenda Villegas helps families to create meaning with home funerals. After learning valuable lessons about what it’s like to plan a funeral for the unexpected loss of a loved one, Glenda started a career working in the funeral industry. She first worked in pre-need cemetery sales, then moved on to family services where she learned how to serve families at death. During these years, Glenda learned the funeral industry inside and out. She realized her path led to

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00:43:11

Sociavi is a Revolutionary Device to Keep Older...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/08/25

Sociavi founder Paula Muller realized the need to keep her mother connected with all the activities of her family living internationally. That need planted the seed for the Sociavi device. #senioradult #cognitivedecline #dementiacaregiver https://theheartofhospice.libsyn.com/sociavi-is-a-revolutionary-device-keeping-older-adults-connected The name Sociavi comes from the Latin word “share” and “unite”, demonstrating their mission of keeping seniors and their families closer together despite

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00:46:52

My Modern Tribute Helps You Tell Your Life Story

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/08/18

Today’s guest is Sarah Turner, CEO and founder of My Modern Tribute. They’re writing life tributes that provide opportunities to celebrate and honor a life while we’re still alive. Over the years, Sarah learned that we all have stories to share. We’re all interconnected by a shared human story. Sarah believes that everyone deserves a space to express their feelings, and understands the importance of empathy and warmth. My Modern Tribute offers writing services for anyone looking to have a

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00:47:38

Melanie McMillion Finds Meaning After Decades of...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/08/11

Melanie McMillion has found meaning in her decades working as a hospice counselor and community educator. Melanie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and has worn a lot of hats as a hospice worker. She worked as the Director of Psychosocial Services, leading a 45-person interdisciplinary team of social workers, counselors, and spiritual care counselors to coordinate psychosocial, spiritual, and bereavement services. As a hospice worker, she was an advocate for her team. Educating her

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00:40:32

Share Your Life Story With the Legacy Letters Journal

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/08/04

The Legacy Letters Journal is a passion project that created meaning for Kera Sanchez after losing her mom. Here’s how Kera describes the mission of the Journal. “This guided journal is designed to help individuals create a personal legacy for their loved ones to cherish after their time is up. The journal prompts users to reflect on their life experiences, values, and beliefs, and to record these thoughts and memories in writing.” The Legacy Letters Journal contains thoughtful prompts to

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00:58:42

Navigating Death with Gabby Jimenez of The Hospice...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/07/28

Hospice nurse and EOL doula Gabrielle “Gabby” Jimenez of The Hospice Heart talks about navigating a complicated death, managing grief, and finding your way through the most difficult losses. As an end of life doula, nurse, educator, and author, Gabby has guided many families. She says "Meet them where they are, not where we want them to be". End of life workers strive to support the patient and caregivers in the ways they need during what can be a confusing time. Fear, family dynamics, and

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00:41:46

Medical Equipment is Important for the Comfort of the...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/07/21

Chris Magliocca of National HME knows providing medical equipment for hospice patients is all about service, empathy and quality of life. Part of the service provided by hospice care is what’s called DME, Durable Medical Equipment. DME includes items like wheelchairs, walkers, canes, oxygen, hospital beds, Hoyer lifts, bath equipment, and other pieces of equipment. While DME is 10% of the internal cost of a hospice patient for the agency, it means so much more to the patient and caregiver

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00:46:02

GrandPad Brings Quality of Life to Super Seniors,...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/07/14

GrandPad founders Scott and Isaac Lien recognize how important it is to make older senior adults feel confident and stay connected. Scott’s 80-year old mom was easily frustrated by technology, sharing with him that she felt stupid trying to use online video chat and social media sites. The father and son team founded a company and created a device that provides a myriad of ways to support older adults. While the tech might be designed by 20-somethings, the designs of GrandPad are tested and

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00:48:13

Leilani Maxera Shares How to Plan for a Good Death,...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/07/07

The death of Leilani Maxera’s grandmother changed her, propelling her into a career path she hadn’t predicted. Now she’s a social worker, a home funeral advocate, and a grief worker supporting families who have experienced Medical Aid in Dying. Hospice was never offered to her grandmother, and this made Leilani an outspoken advocate for advance care planning and end of life care. She’s also a spokesperson for home funerals, and sits on the board of the National Home Funeral Alliance. Leilani

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01:24:50

A Physician's Perspective of Death, Money, and...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/06/30

Hospice physician and podcaster Jordan Grumet is sharing how his work with hospice patients creates deep conversations about end of life planning, money, and life. Dr. Grumet is currently an associate medical director at Journeycare Hospice. After years of blogging about financial independence and wellness, Jordan launched the Earn & Invest podcast in 2018. In 2019 he received the Plutus Award for Best New Personal Finance Podcast and was nominated in 2020 for Best Personal Finance Podcast

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00:42:25

A Physician's Perspective of Death, Money, and...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/06/30

Hospice physician and podcaster Jordan Grumet is sharing how his work with hospice patients creates deep conversations about end of life planning, money, and life. Dr. Grumet is currently an associate medical director at Journeycare Hospice. After years of blogging about financial independence and wellness, Jordan launched the Earn & Invest podcast in 2018. In 2019 he received the Plutus Award for Best New Personal Finance Podcast and was nominated in 2020 for Best Personal Finance Podcast

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00:45:05

Sue Ryan Understands the Challenges of a Caregiver's...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/06/23

Sue Ryan has been walking a caregiver’s journey for 40 years. Now she’s teaching others how to thrive while caring for a loved one. Sue is the founder/owner of Sue Ryan Solutions, a company that offers guidance for non-professional caregivers, helping them to be confident. Caring for various loved ones through the years and now caring for her husband has taught Sue deeply valuable lessons about thriving while providing care. She knows what it’s like to be isolated, scared, and acting

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00:44:32

Mi Alma Supports Grieving Families in Unique Ways,...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/06/16

Mi Alma is helping grievers by bringing together friends, family, and coworkers to provide the help they need most. Co-founders Jordan and Scott Arogeti realized we’re not very good at supporting grievers. They’ve created a place that provides opportunities to record legacies through photos, videos, and memory sharing. It was important to Jordan and Scott that Mi Alma’s services provide a sense of intergenerational connection. Mi Alma was also created with the purpose of making loss feel

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00:50:19

Making End of Life Care Better with Dr. Ira Byock ,...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/06/08

Physician Dr. Ira Byock is a voice for change in the hospice industry, and an advocate for quality end of life care. His many years of experience in hospice medicine, coupled with the compassion he has for people dealing with serious illness, have made him an industry leader in the U.S. According to his website (irabyock.org), he is “Founder of the Institute for Human Caring at Providence St. Joseph Health. Dr. Byock is Active Professor Emeritus of Medicine and Community & Family Medicine

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00:40:52

Hospice is Making End of Life Care Better for...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/06/02

1 in 4 Medicare hospice patients is a military veteran. Frederick Health Hospice is going the extra mile to meet the unique needs of veterans at the end of life. While Frederick focuses on care, comfort, and hope, they also focus on the needs of U.S. veterans in their community. Executive director Carlos Graveran, an Army veteran himself, created a Hospice Veteran Liaison position to provide more robust care for military veterans in the Maryland community. Navy Veteran Eric Jorgensen serves in

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00:50:52

Soaring Spirits Helps Widows Know They're Not Alone,...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/05/26

Soaring Spirits International is built by widowed people to support widowed people. Michele Neff Hernandez built the non-profit organization she needed when her husband died unexpectedly, leaving her with a blended family of six kids to care for as she managed her own grief. Michele realized she needed to connect with others who reflected the same kind of grief and loss she was experiencing as a young widow. Now Soaring Spirits has expanded to include multiple projects, including Camp Widow,

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00:46:09

Postal Service for the Dead Eases Grief Through...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/05/19

Write a letter to someone you’ve lost, and send it to Postal Service for the Dead! End of life doula and artist Janelle Ketcher founded Postal Service for the Dead to be an ongoing, collective project where people send letters to anyone in their life who has died. People write letters to someone special to them who has died and send them to the Postal Service for the Dead. If the writer wants to keep the letter private, they leave the back of the envelope blank. If the intention of the writer

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00:58:27

Death Doulas Work to Support the Dying, Episode 158

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/05/12

Death doulas Jo-Anne Haun and Karen Henderickson are bringing value to the care of people with serious illnesses. They’re the co-founders of Death Doula Network International (DDNI), a passionate community committed to connection, support & education for ANYONE interested in Death Literacy & Positivity. As a team Jo-Anne and Karen are pragmatic and heart-centered Death Educators and facilitators, Licensed Willow EOL Educators™, speakers and end of life doulas. With training in

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00:49:53

Human Composting is the Burial Alternative of the...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/05/05

Today’s guest Katrina Spade is changing the landscape of death care as CEO/founder of Recompose, an organization offering human composting as an environmental-friendly alternative to traditional burial and cremation. Katrina is the founder and CEO of Recompose, a public benefit corporation leading the transformation of the funeral industry. She’s the designer and inventor of a system that transforms the dead into soil (aka human composting). According to the Recompose website, Recompose

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