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PODCAST

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

01:44:40

Steve Litwer Shares The Music Between Us, Episode 080

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2021/03/01

Volunteers hold a special place in hospice care. Musician Steve Litwer is sharing the stories of his patients, and how he found healing for himself from those who couldn’t be healed. In his book “The Music Between Us: Memoir of a Bedside Musician” Steve tells how we connect with music on a deep level through the years of our lives. After retiring from a busy career, Steve donated his time and talent as a bedside guitarist volunteering at local hospice agencies. He found that as he served

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00:36:00

How to Get the Most Out of Your Advance Care...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2021/02/19

Do you think your advance care plan is complete? It’s way more than a one and done conversation! Along with the big decisions like your health care proxy and resuscitation status, there are lots of details to communicate to your healthcare providers, your proxy, and your family. It’s important to know what’s legally acceptable in the state or province where you live. And what about the smaller decisions? Issues like feeding tubes, dialysis, blood transfusions, artificial ventilation, and

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01:35:18

Inspirationista Sherrie Dunlevy Helps You Live Your...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2021/02/15

When Sherrie Dunlevy experienced the death of her infant son, she learned the hardest lessons that grief can teach. As a best selling author, speaker, and coach, she now guides grieving women to live their best lives. Her book “How Can I Help? Your Go-To Guide for Helping Loved Ones Through Life’s Difficulties” offers actionable solutions for being there with someone who’s had a loss, whether it’s a death, divorce, or a tough diagnosis. Sherrie teaches us that what we say doesn’t have to be

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00:15:54

Hospice Volunteer Steve Litwer Shares His Story in...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2021/02/05

Author Steve Litwer shares stories of his hospice volunteering as a bedside musician in his new book “The Music Between Us: Memoir of a Bedside Musician”. Serving others by playing his guitar helped him find healing and perspective for his own life. His connections with his hospice patients motivated him to share their stories along with his own. Steve’s love for music is woven through each chapter of the book, as he talks about his encounters with patients who never knew how much they

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01:16:25

Ending Well with Patient Advocate Althea Halchuck,...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2021/02/01

End of life issues are complicated. Mediator and patient advocate Althea Halchuck of Ending Well Patient Advocacy talks with us about the challenges she sees people face. According to her website, Althea has been advocating for the vulnerable and the dying for over 20 years. She has mediated in LA County “helping seniors challenge bill collectors and negotiate fair settlements. As a Long-term Care Ombudsman, [she[ has advocated for and educated seniors. [She] has mediated disputes between

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00:15:34

Information for Caregivers from Family Caregiver...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2021/01/22

The Family Caregiver Alliance is a great resource if you’re one of the 42 million personal caregivers across the U.S. Whether you need information on caring for someone with dementia, resources for advance care planning, or patient advocacy, the FCA website can help you. According to the FCA website, “The mission of Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) is to improve the quality of life for family caregivers and the people who receive their care. For over 40 years, FCA has provided services to

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00:31:18

A New Year's Message from The Heart of Hospice,...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2021/01/08

We’re flexing our gratitude today to get 2021 started. There’s no easier way to boost your self care wellness than practicing thankfulness. We all know 2020 was challenging and at times, even heartbreaking. In this New Year’s message, Helen and Jerry remember all the ways the past year helped us to grow. Our Connection Moments campaign allowed us to encourage and support healthcare workers all over the country. There have been opportunities to attend conferences virtually and find new

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00:26:14

How to Access Your Hospice Provider 24/7, Heartbeat...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/12/25

Hospice agencies care for their patients all day, every day. What should patients and caregivers expect from on call services during the night, weekends, or on holidays? We’re talking about “on-call” services in today’s episode. Being a seriously ill person or a caregiver for someone who’s seriously ill is very isolating. It can feel like there’s no one else in the world awake, no one who cares what you’re going through. Your hospice team is available to support you every hour of every

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00:17:56

PallMusic.org Provides Comforting Music for Body,...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/12/18

Music can improve quality of life for people experiencing a serious illness. The American Palliative Music Council provides “complementary and alternative uses of music in palliative care treatment for persons and families coping with serious illness from the time of diagnosis.” Under the leadership of Certified Palliative Music Planner™ (CPMP) Glenn Dewitt, the organization has free downloadable music playlists to promote quality of life for patients and caregivers. PallMusic.org also offers

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01:28:53

Finding Your Self Care Energy with Dawn Renee of...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/12/15

You’ll love the energy of this episode’s guest - Traveling Caregivers founder Dawn Renee. For the last 5.5 years Dawn has been a live-in caregiver caring for a friend with stage 4 ALS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (aka Lou Gherig’s disease). Navigating caregiving at whatever level you are needing can easily be one of the most challenging tasks you may experience. According to her website (travelingcaregivers.com), Dawn is a” holistic caregiver, Reiki energy and Ayurvedic practitioner who

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00:26:27

It's Time for a Holiday Self Care Check In, Heartbeat...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/12/11

We’re overdue for a self care check in, so in today’s episode Jerry and Helen are sharing the good and bad of their self care for the holiday season. The last few months of the year can be a time of unhealthy eating, extra commitments, and short sleep. All the “extras” can take a toll on our self care. It’s important to remember that it’s so much harder to get your self care habits back on track than it is to maintain those habits. Keeping up your self care activities during the holidays

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00:35:49

How to Make the Holidays Less Stressful, Heartbeat...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/12/04

Feeling a little stressed by the holiday season? Jerry and Helen talk about having a plan to keep yourself healthy - body, mind, and spirit. While all the holiday fun is tempting, it’s a good idea to keep some balance with your habits. Self care is so important! Stick with routines for sleep and nutrition. Find ways to feed your spirit even if your faith family isn’t gathering during the pandemic. Your journey still matters. The Heart of Hospice remembers that. We have more support for

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00:51:14

How are We Doing Today? - The Ugly Reality of Ageism...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/11/27

Ageism is an ugly reality in the U.S. healthcare system. Today we’re talking about how you can identify ageism in how you talk to and care for your patients. Healthcare providers often speak to older patients as if they were children, or incapable of understanding details about treatments or diagnoses. Speaking in a way that is patronizing or condescending to your patients is offensive. Find ways to speak to patients that are respectful, and don’t ignore them if there’s a third person in

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00:42:02

Creating New Holiday Traditions When You're Grieving,...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/11/20

The 2020 holidays are going to feel different, especially for people who are grieving the death of a loved one. The loss of someone you love along with changes due to the pandemic can make it necessary to create some new traditions. You don’t have to let go of the rituals that you love, just find new ways to add meaning. If you’re not able to travel, using tech tools like Facetime, Zoom, Google Meet, and Skype can make the distance seem smaller. Even a three way call using your smartphone

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01:51:12

Plan Your Best Care with the Help of Vital Decisions,...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/11/15

Vital Decisions knows how important it is to decide and document advance care plans before a crisis arises. CEO Leah Puccio shares the mission of the company, and how their skilled clinicians assist individuals to make their wishes known. Vital Decisions has helped over 300,000 people to consider their end of life wishes and get them written down in a legal format. Through the My Living Voice program, you can utilize a secure online platform to choose a healthcare proxy, tell what matters

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00:19:27

Get to Know the Dougy Center for Grieving Children,...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/11/13

The Dougy Center for Grieving Children helps to meet the unique grief needs of children and teenagers. Today we’re talking about all the resources the Center has to support parents, educators and communities as they care for grieving kids. According to the Dougy Center website, the organization “provides support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and their families grieving a death can share their experiences. We provide support and training locally, nationally, and

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01:10:03

Valuable Lessons From the Heart of a Caregiver with...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/11/01

Matthew Curlewis’s heart shines in today’s episode. You won’t want to miss the wisdom he shares about his caregiving experience with his terminally ill father. The restrictions of the corona virus complicated the anticipatory grief Matthew and his family experienced. He shares what he’s learned about collaborating with a healthcare team and being an advocate, reminding us all to not to “miss the moments” of being together when everything seems overwhelming. If you click here, you can listen

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00:13:48

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/10/30

During the month of November, the healthcare industry celebrates National Hospice and Palliative Care month. The theme this year is “The Faces of Caring”. While hospice and palliative care professionals are wearing masks to keep us all safe during the COvID-19 pandemic, they’re still providing compassionate care to seriously ill patients. If you’re part of a hospice agency and want to celebrate the month, you can participate in Social Media Action on November 6th by posting what your agency

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00:25:20

Every Member of the Hospice Team is Essential,...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/10/23

Thanks to the corona virus, we're using a lot of new terms - social distancing, COVID-19, pandemic, non-essential. While some members of the hospice team have been excluded from the care of patients, every discipline is essential to providing excellent patient care. The IDT members most likely to be blocked from seeing patients and families are chaplains, social workers, aides, and volunteers. Jerry and Helen want to remind hospice team members that all roles are necessary when it comes to

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01:22:26

Lisa Newburger Brings Humor to Difficult Topics at...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/10/15

You’re going to laugh and learn in our interview with Licensed Independent Social Worker Supervisor Lisa Newburger, and her alter ego Diana Directive! Lisa shares the wisdom she’s acquired while working with seriously ill patients and their families. She’s the owner of Discuss Directives, LLC, a company launched in 2010 to “provide continuing education programs and humorous wellness programs on topics such as life/work balance, end-of-life decision making, workplace bullying, and suicide

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