The Heart of Hospice Podcast

How to Make Funeral Planning Easier with The Love Always Project, Episode 121

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest Dean Lambert of The Love Always Project knows firsthand how difficult it is to make funeral arrangements, even after 30 years working with f...

What You Need to Know About the Messiness of Grief with John Polo, Episode 120

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Widowhood, caregiving, and the messiness of grief are just some of the topics we’re talking about with guest John Polo. According to his website, jo...

Talking about The Narrative Initiative with Dr. Lorraine Dickey, Episode 119

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re honored to talk with Dr. Lorraine Dickey about The Narrative Initiative and the benefits of its Write-Read-Reflect method for both patients an...

A Conversation with Judy Cornish, Creator of the DAWN Method for Dementia Caregivers, Episode 118

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest Judy Cornish is the founder of the Dementia & Alzheimer’s Wellbeing Network and the creator of the DAWN Method, a method for working w...

The Heart of a Hospice Administrator with Zaundra Ellis, Episode 117

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest Zaundra Ellis believes in servant leadership and has practiced it for over 20 years serving in hospice care.  Zaundra has held many positio...

A Death Perspective with Rabbi Steve Leder, Episode 116

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, our guest Rabbi Steve Leder shares his perspective on dying and how the death of his father forever changed him. Steve Leder is the s...

What You Need to Know about Advance Care Planning with Dr. Jim deMaine, Episode 115

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jim deMaine is with us to talk with us about advocacy in serious illness and his book Facing Death: Finding Dignity Hope and Healing at the End. ...

What You Need To Know About Medical Aid In Dying: A Discussion with Author Anita Hannig, Episode 114

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anthropologist Anita Hannig is talking with us about Medical Aid in Dying, misconceptions about assisted dying laws, and her new book The Day I Die: T...

What You Need to Know About Comfort Feedings, Heartbeat Episode 296

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re talking about comfort feedings today, how they work and the benefits they hold for hospice patients and their caregivers.  Comfort feeding, (...

Empathy.com Supports Grievers When They Need It the Most

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Navigating the maze of responsibilities following a death can be overwhelming. Empathy.com can help. The Empathy founders know that loss-related tasks...

How to Do Death Better with Dr. BJ Miller, Episode 113

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re honored to feature hospice physician and innovator BJ Miller in an amazing discussion about strengths, trends, and the future of end-of-life c...

Know Your Patient Rights Series 5, Heartbeat Episode 294

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the final episode of our Patient Right series, we’re talking about the right to choose medications, equipment, and who makes visits to the home. ...

How to Care for Your Team Beyond the Ordinary with Dr. Michelle Owens & RN Keisha Jones, Episode 112

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Meet RN Keisha Jones and Dr. Michelle Owens of Hospice Austin and hear how they take extraordinary care of their hospice team with a debriefing progra...

Know Your Patient Rights Series #4, Heartbeat Episode 293

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hospice patients have the right to start and stop hospice care. Your hospice, your choices.  After a physician determines that a patient has a “ter...

Know Your Patient Rights Series #3, Heartbeat Episode 292

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 3 of our Patient Rights series, we’re talking about the right to choose a physician to manage a patient’s care while on hospice.  When...

How to Be the Best Caregiver for Your Loved One with Alzheimer's or Dementia, Episode 111

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia holds its special challenges. Jennifer Fink of the Fading Memories Podcast is with us to share h...

Know Your Patient Rights Series #2, Heartbeat Episode 291

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Know Your Patient Rights Series #1 - Heartbeat Episode 290

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A common myth about hospice is that patients and families don’t have any choices once hospice care starts, so we’re talking about all the rights p...

Hospice Nurse Julie is the New TikTok Phenomenon

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Who knew that TikTok videos about death and dying would gain 800,000 followers?  Hospice Nurse Julie is our guest, talking about why her hospice vide...

What You Need to Know About Bereavement Services, Heartbeat Episode 289

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bereavement care is part of hospice, but what exactly is it, who does it, and what should it look like?  Hospice agencies in the U.S. are required to...

Getting Back to the Basics of Quality Self Care, Heartbeat Episode 288

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How's your self-care these days? We're getting back to the basics of care of body, mind, and spirit. Maybe your self care got off track during the pan...

How to Create Meaningful Care with CareStory, Episode 109

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Certified Dementia Practitioner Nicole Shute is talking with us about CareStory and its mission to make caring a collaborative effort between caregive...

How to get the Best Hospice Care with Therapies, Heartbeat Episode 287

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re clearing up the confusion about using therapies (physical, speech, and occupational) for hospice patients.  It’s one of the confusing issue...

How to Make Solo Caregiving Easier, Heartbeat Episode 286

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Solo caregiving is a complicated job. Creating a caregiving village can make it easier. Over 54 million people across the U.S. are unpaid caregivers. ...

Benjamin Kintisch Talks About Life Review: The Hospice Musical, Episode 108

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Humor and compassion overflow in our guest Benjamin Kintisch, hospice chaplain and director of Life Review: The Hospice Musical!  Working with hospic...

How to Respect & Honor Other People's Hospice Choices, Heartbeat Episode 285

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Choosing hospice care can be a very difficult decision, whether it’s for yourself or someone you are about. It’s important to respect those choice...

Learning How to Interpret the Language of Hospice, Heartbeat Episode 284

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Words, terms, and acronyms - it’s important to know how to speak the language to get the best quality hospice you can.  When you’re in an unfamil...

Are You Ready for National Healthcare Decisions Day?, Heartbeat Special Episode April 16, 2022

16 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In recognition of National Healthcare Decisions Day 2022, we’re talking about advance care planning.  What’s your plan for your healthcare and wh...

Sharing Meaningful Rituals with Hospice Nurse Pepper Cappuccio, Episode 107

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hospice nurse and author Pepper Cappuccio is talking with us about his book “Warm Water: The Last Act of Compassion”, and how he creates meaning f...

How to Avoid Labels and the Damage They Cause, Heartbeat Episode 283

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Using labels for people can be evidence of our implicit bias. Hospice providers can enhance the quality of care by avoiding labels.  If you have a br...

Daryl Cady, CEO of Hospice of Southern Maine on the 2022 Thresholds Conference, Heartbeat Special Episode

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daryl Cady, CEO of Hospice of Southern Maine is sharing details about the 2022 Thresholds Conference.   What an amazing opportunity to unite for conv...

From Grief to Growth with Paula Stephens, Epi. 106

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is a chaplain in the Buddhist tradition and author of “From Grief to Growth: 5 Essential Elements of Action to Give Grief A Purpose ...

How to Manage the Financial Aspects of Caregiving, Heartbeat Episode 282

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Financial burden is a real problem for over 55 million caregivers across the U.S. What money issues do people need to consider before they take on the...

Help for Your Grieving Heart Series Wrap Up with Gabby Jimenez, Heartbeat Episode 281

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re wrapping up our Grief Series in collaboration with Gabby Jimenez of The Hospice Heart, featuring social workers Isabel Stenzel and Lisa Pahl o...

Discussing Memorial Tattoos with Deborah Davidson of The Tattoo Project, Episode 105

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Memorial tattoos have become a popular way of remembering loved ones. Our guest today is Deborah Davidson, creator of The Tattoo Project.  Deborah ha...

Help for Your Grieving Heart with Lisa Pahl and Gabby Jimenez, Part 5, Heartbeat Episode 280

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 5 in our Grief Series in partnership with Gabby Jimenez of The Hospice Heart, hospice social worker Lisa Pahl of the Death Deck is back to ...

Help for Your Grieving Heart with Isabel Stenzel and Gabby Jimenez of The Hospice Heart, Part 4, Heartbeat Episode 279

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part 4 of our Grief Series with Gabby Jimenez of The Hospice Heart features bereavement social worker Isabel Stenzel, with a focus on grief in childre...

Finding Refuge in Grief with Reid Peterson, Episode 104

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Reid Peterson of Grief Refuge brings a serene energy to our conversation about grief support, self care, and finding your normal inside a grief journe...

Help for Your Grieving Heart with Lisa Pahl of The Death Deck, Part 3, Heartbeat Episode 278

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Social worker and Death Deck co-creator Lisa Pahl is with us for part 3 of our Grief Series in collaboration with Gabby Jimenez of The Hospice Heart. ...

Help for Your Grieving Heart with Isabel Stenzel and Gabby Jimenez, Part 2, Heartbeat Episode 277

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In collaboration with Gabby Jimenez of The Hospice Heart, we’re featuring social worker Isabel Stenzel in Part 2 of our Grief Series. Isabel special...

Life After Child Loss with Peggy Green, Episode 103

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Grief coach Peggy Green is with us talking about her journey through child loss, the lessons she’s learned, and her book “Life After Child Loss: ...

Help for Your Grieving Heart Series, Part 1, Heartbeat Episode 276

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our series on grief in collaboration with Gabby Jimenez of The Hospice Heart, featuring grief experts Isabel Stenzel and Lisa Pahl of The D...

Self Care Series for Caregivers, Wrap Up, Heartbeat Episode 275

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With over 50 million caregivers caring for loved ones across the U.S., self care has become an urgent need. We’re wrapping up our Self Care Series, ...

A Discussion with William Peters, Author and Psychotherapist, Episode 102

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Author William Peters is a licensed psychotherapist and author of At Heaven’s Door.  In our discussion he describes his own personal experience wit...

A Self Care Series for Caregivers, Part 4, Heartbeat Episode 274

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 4 of our Self Care Series, we’re talking about nurturing your spirit, supporting hope, and sustaining your spirit while providing care fo...

A Self Care Series for Caregivers, Part 3, Heartbeat Episode 273

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Providing care for a loved one can have long-term effects on mental health. In part 3 of our Self Care Series for Caregivers, we’ve got tips for sel...

Writing Your Final Chapter with Author Kimberly Best, Episode 101

15 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

RN and author Kimberly Best is the author of “How to Live Forever: A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story”. Kim talked with us ab...

A Self Care Series for Caregivers - Part 2, Heartbeat Episode 272

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Caregiving can take a toll on the physical health of a caregiver. We’ve got some tips in episode 2 of our Self Care Series for Caregivers!  Of cour...

A Self Care Series for Caregivers, Part 1 - Intro, Heartbeat Episode 271

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to part 1 of our series on Self Care for Caregivers!  53 million people across the U.S. are unpaid caregivers for a loved one, and they need ...

End of Life Insights from Hospice RN Beth Cavenaugh, Episode 100

01 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hospice nurse Beth Cavenaugh is talking with us today about her passion for end of life care and her book, Some Light at the End. As a Hospice and Pal...

A New Year Brings New Possibilities, Heartbeat Episode 270

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re on the brink of the near year and the possibilities are endless.  What do we hope 2022 will bring for the hospice industry?  Looking at the ...

2021 - The Year in Review, Heartbeat Episode 269

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re looking back on 2021 and all the changes it brought for the hospice industry.  Some of the changes were good, and some of the changes were ch...

How Professional Boundaries Keep Everybody Safe, Heartbeat Episode 268

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The professional boundaries that hospice teams should maintain help to keep everyone safe - patients and caregivers, as well as the end of life profes...

Chasing Life Author Robert Pardi Shares His Story of Life, Love, and Caregiving Lessons, Episode 099

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Life coach and author Robert Pardi joins us in this episode to share his extraordinary caregiving story.  Robert cared for his wife Desiree for 11 ye...

Self Care Lessons We Learned From the Pandemic, Heartbeat Episode 267

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The pandemic has taught us some lessons in self care. In this episode, we’re talking about what worked, the mistakes we made, and what we should hav...

Jerry and Helen Recommend the Fading Memories Podcast, Heartbeat Episode 266

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Fading Memories podcast is a great resource for Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers.  Host Jennifer Fink provides information, inspiration, and...

A Conversation With Remembering.Live Founder Dave Kerpen, Episode 098

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Dave Kerpen - serial entrepreneur, NY Times best-selling author, and founder of Remembering.Live. When Dave lost his mom during the...

Creating Meaning With a Memorial Tattoo, Heartbeat Episode 265

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Remembering a loved one with a memorial tattoo is a unique way of creating meaning out of loss.  Memorial tattoos, also known remembrance tattoos, ca...

All About Hospice for Hospice and Palliative Care Month Part 3, Heartbeat Episode 264

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 3 of our series in honor of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, we’re sharing what we think hospice will look like in the future,...

The A to Z Healing Toolbox for Those Who Grieve with Susan Hannifin-MacNab, Epi. 097

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 097 - The A2Z HealingToolbox for Those Who Grieve (Mon. 11-15-2021) Susan Hannifin-MacNab is the creator of the A to Z Healing Toolbox, a grea...

All About Hospice for Hospice and Palliative Care Month, Part 2, Heartbeat Episode 263

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of our series in celebration of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, we’re discussing current trends in hospice in the U.S.  Hospi...

All About Hospice for Hospice and Palliative Care Month, Pt. 1, Heartbeat Episode 262

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month! We’re talking about the history of hospice, including medieval hospice houses, Dame Cicely S...

Dr. Jessica Zitter Talks About Caregiver: A Love Story - Episode 096

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

 We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Jessica Zitter back to the podcast to talk about her new documentary “Caregiver: A Love Story”.  As a critical c...

Our Top 10 Tips for Personal Caregivers, Heartbeat Episode 261

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re sharing our top 10 tips for the over 53 million unpaid caregivers in the U.S.! Caregiving is a hard job.  It takes patience, energy, self-awa...

Get the Insider Information on Managing Narcotics in Hospice, Heartbeat Episode 260

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Patients with serious illness frequently need pain management.  How do hospice teams manage opioids and the challenges that come with them?  There’...

Funeral Planning Made Easy With Funeralocity, Episode 095

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Funeralocity is a great resource for both consumers and hospice professionals when it comes to funeral planning.  Funeralocity provides information t...

Simplifying Medications by Deprescribing, Heartbeat Episode 259

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a hospice patient’s right to choose how medications are managed. Deprescribing (simplifying or reducing) meds can be a huge benefit to both p...

Give A Mile: Giving the Gift of a Good-bye, Episode 94

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Founder Kevin Long and the team at Give A Mile help to connect loved ones when they need it most. After experiencing the loss of his close friend Ryan...

Home is Where the Hospice Patient Says It Is, Heartbeat Episode 258

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hospice interdisciplinary teams provide the best care possible for seriously ill people, no matter where they call home.  Whether it’s a long term ...

Including the Entire Hospice Team in the Care of the Patient, Heartbeat Episode 257

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Utilizing every discipline on the hospice interdisciplinary team helps to ensure the best outcomes and quality of care. Here 's why. Each member of a ...

Discussing the Effects of the Pandemic with Hospice Icon Barbara Karnes, Episode 093

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Barbara Karnes, author of the iconic hospice guide “the little blue book” Gone from My Sight, talks with Jerry and Helen about ritual, self care w...

What to Expect From Hospice When a Patient Dies, Heartbeat 256

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a lot to process when a hospice patient dies.  Grief emotions along with business decisions can make it complicated. Today we’re talking ...

How to Cope When Your Loved One Stops Eating, Heartbeat Episode 255

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of the major milestones in serious illness occurs when a patient stops eating and drinking. We're talking about why it happens, how to cope with i...

The Courage to Care with End of Life Doula Linda Bryce, Episode 092

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Linda Bryce has worn many hats in her career: attorney, advocate for the elderly, ordained minister, bedside singer, author, and end of life doula. Th...

How to Say You Care with a Care Package from ‘Beyond Words Co.’, Heartbeat Episode 254

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you want to support someone who’s going through grief, loss, or a difficult life transition, a carefully curated care package from Beyond Words...

How Long Do I Have? - Answering the Time Question - Heartbeat Episode 253

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How long does the patient have? It’s probably the hardest question for the hospice team to answer.  Patients and families have different motives fo...

GriefTalking with Rebellious Widow Author Jill Johnson-Young, Episode 091

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Author Jill Johnson-Young knows a thing or two about grief. She shares her deep, funny, irreverent wisdom in an interview with The Heart of Hospice. ...

Why You Should Attend the NHPCO IDC 2021, Heartbeat Episode 252

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a great virtual learning opportunity from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization at the IDC 2021! The Interdisciplinary Confe...

Documentation: Why We Do It, and How to Keep It from Disrupting Care, Heartbeat Episode 251

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Document, document, document!  Documentation is vital to how hospice works, but how can we keep it from disrupting patient care?  Even though it see...

Jon and Michelle Braddock of My Life and Wishes Share Advance Care Plan Wisdom, Episode 090

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It always seems too early until it’s too late. We’re talking advance care planning, grief, and life lessons with Jon and Michelle Braddock of My L...

Understanding the Role of the Hospice Chaplain: Death Events, Heartbeat Episode 249

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A hospice interdisciplinary team provides enhanced support at the time of a patient’s death - and that includes care from the hospice chaplain.  Th...

Understanding the Role of the Hospice Chaplain: Routine Visits, Heartbeat Episode 248

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Once the Initial Spiritual Assessment is completed, a hospice chaplain will make routine visits that are used for life review, legacy projects, encour...

A Tale of Two End of Life Experiences with Tina Ketchie Stearns, Episode 089

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You’ll find more information about hospice and how to get the best out of your end of life experience at theheartofhospice.com.  Need a speaker for...

Understanding the Role of the Hospice Chaplain: The Initial Spiritual Assessment, Heartbeat Episode 247

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the second episode of our hospice chaplain series, we’re talking about the Initial Spiritual Assessment, why it’s necessary, and what it includ...

Understanding the Role of the Hospice Chaplain - Series Introduction, Heartbeat Episode 246

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chaplains, or spiritual counselors, are one of the core members of a hospice interdisciplinary team.  What's their role in the care of seriously ill ...

Sharing a Hospice Love Story: Interview with Author Larry Indiviglia, Episode 088

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Author Larry Indiviglia shares the incredible story of "126 Days 11 Minutes: Our Love Story" in his interview with The Heart of Hospice. Revealing his...

What You Need to Know to Care for a Seriously Ill Person at Home, Heartbeat Episode 245

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It can be a challenge to care for someone you love at home during a serious illness.  We’ve got some tips to help you to do it successfully.  Ther...

How to Have Successful Care Transitions, Heartbeat Episode 244

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Most medical mistakes happen during care transitions. Helen and Jerry have some tips on improving those crucial moves between care providers and setti...

How You Can Have a Home Funeral with National Home Funeral Alliance, Episode 087

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A home funeral can be a rich and meaningful experience. The National Home Funeral Alliance offers guidance to help make it happen. Our special guest t...

Fact or Fiction: The Real Work of Hospice Volunteers, Heartbeat Episode 243

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hospice patients and families love their volunteers! This week’s Heartbeat shares the truth about the role of the hospice volunteer.  Hospice agenc...

Fact or Fiction: The Real Work of the Hospice Aide, Heartbeat Episode 242

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hospice aides are truly an essential part of the interdisciplinary team, providing some of the most intimate care to seriously ill patients. Today’s...

Seniors Stay Connected with GrandPad, Episode 086

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

GrandPad founders Scott and Isaac Lien believe no senior adult should ever be isolated. GrandPad keeps older adults and their loved ones connected wit...

Fact or Fiction: The Real Work of Hospice Chaplains, Heartbeat Episode 241

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

No one on the hospice team is more misunderstood than the chaplain.  Today we’re clearing up myths about hospice spiritual counselors.  Lots of pe...

Fact or Fiction: The Real Work of a Hospice Social Worker, Heartbeat Episode 240

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this 3rd episode of the Fact or Fiction series, we’re talking about the problem-solvers of the interdisciplinary team - social workers. Social wo...

Rediscovering the Roots of Modern Day Hospice with Shaun O'Leary, Episode 085

15 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're thrilled to talk with our guest Shaun O’Leary, Joint CEO of St. Christopher’s Hospice in London as he shares how St. Christopher’s is buil...

Fact or Fiction: The Real Work of a Hospice Physician and Nurse Practitioner, Heartbeat Episode 239

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The hospice physician and nurse practitioner play key roles in the care of hospice patients. In today's episode we’re sharing facts about what the h...

Fact or Fiction: The Real Work of a Hospice Nurse, Heartbeat Episode 238

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know what a hospice nurse really does? In the first episode of our Fact or Fiction series, we’re sharing the facts about hospice nursing - th...

How to Provide Effective Bereavement Care in a Virtual World, Episode 084

01 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The pandemic has created challenges in the ways hospice agencies provide bereavement care.  Hospice of Southern Maine is making the technology work. ...

Personal or Professional: We Provide the Information You Can Use, Heartbeat Episode 237

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

End of life care can be confusing.  The Heart of Hospice is here to support anyone experiencing hospice care, including personal and professional car...

Now is the Best Time to Select Your MPOA, Heartbeat Episode 236

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all need to designate someone to speak for us when we can’t voice our healthcare wishes.  Now is the best time to choose your healthcare proxy. ...