Our Exceptional Hospice Professionals Share Their Insight and Perspective, Part 2
Release Date: 10/01/2024
How to Navigate Feelings of Guilt and Regret in Grief, Encore Episode
Lighting the Path
In this encore episode, grief specialist Gary Roe discusses how survivors can manage feelings of guilt after the death of a loved one. Roe explores the difference between guilt and regret and offers methods for finding forgiveness and reducing emotional baggage. Guilt vs. Regret Roe explains that while often used interchangeably, guilt and regret are distinct emotions: - Guilt is the feeling we experience when we knowingly do something wrong, usually related to ethical, moral, or legal reasons. - Regret is the emotion we feel when looking back on past actions, realizing we could have handled...
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How to Avoid Caregiver Depression During the Holidays, Encore Episode
Lighting the Path
Enjoy this encore episode from Lighting the Path and Harbor Healthcare System. The holiday season is loaded with hopes and dreams and expectations. For those who are providing care for someone on hospice the holidays can be difficult to manage. Rosalind Hall-Hiner is the System Director of Social Workers for Harbor Hospice and Beacon Hospice. In this episode she shares ways that caregivers can avoid the depression that often comes with the holiday season. If you were benefitted by the information in this episode, please consider sharing it with your...
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How to Manage Grief During the Holiday Season, Encore Episode
Lighting the Path
Enjoy this encore episode about how to manage grief during the holidays with Harbor Hospice chaplain and bereavement counselor, Polly Stock. For many people the holidays are not a season of joy and cheer, but a time of grief and sadness. Holidays are times when families come together and the death of an important person in the family can make holidays feel heavy. In this episode, Polly Stock, Bereavement Coordinator with Harbor Hospice of Missouri, shares tips on how to manage grief during the holidays. In this episode, Polly shares some of her favorite resources,...
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Timely Tips on Ways to Manage Grief at the Holidays, Encore Episode
Lighting the Path
Enjoy this encore episode about how to manage grief during the holidays with grief specialist Gary Roe. In this podcast episode featuring grief specialist Gary Roe, the discussion centers on managing grief during the holidays, a time often marked by intensified emotions for those experiencing loss. Here are the key points covered in the episode: Why Grief Intensifies During the Holidays Emotional Triggers: The holidays can amplify feelings of grief due to memories associated with loved ones who have passed. Traditions that once brought joy may now serve as painful reminders...
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Helpful Ways to Prepare for Dementia Caregiving
Lighting the Path
Author and dementia advocate Tracy Cram Perkins joins this episode of Lighting the Path to share the heart and purpose behind her book, Dementia Home Care: How to Prepare Before, During, and After. Inspired by a moving comment from her father, Tracy walks listeners through what it means to truly prepare for the dementia caregiving journey. She explains the value of creating a “survivor’s binder” with essential documents and advance care plans, helping families avoid confusion in times of crisis. Tracy also emphasizes that people living with dementia...
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How to Prepare Before, During, and After Dementia Care
Lighting the Path
In this episode Jerry welcomes Tracy Cram Perkins, author of Dementia Home Care: How to Prepare Before, During, and After. Tracy describes what it was like to be thrust into the role of caregiver—first for one loved one, and eventually for four family members living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Drawing from years of firsthand experience, she shares the lessons, mistakes, and moments of grace that shaped her caregiving journey. Tracy talks about the overwhelming early days of caregiving and the key resources that helped her begin to navigate this challenging role....
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How to Find the Right Senior Living Option for Your Loved One
Lighting the Path
In this episode of Lighting the Path, Jerry sits down with Shari Ross, a senior living specialist and author of Senior Living Made S.I.M.P.L.E.. Shari brings years of experience helping families navigate the difficult — and often emotional — decisions about finding the right living environment for their senior loved ones. Her book uses the acronym S.I.M.P.L.E. — Support, Information, Matching, Preparation, Letting go, Engagement — as a practical framework for families facing this transition. Shari shares how this approach provides clarity and confidence during one...
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The Truth About Combining Senior Care and Hospice Care
Lighting the Path
In this episode Shari Ross breaks down the biggest myths and misconceptions about senior living, providing clarity and reassurance for families facing difficult choices. Drawing from her personal experiences helping her own parents and in-laws, Shari shares practical strategies—including how to approach honest conversations about advance directives and long-term wishes. Shari tells the story of her father-in-law’s move to a senior living facility and explains how the transition improved his quality of life and reinforced the value of compassionate, informed care. She also discusses the...
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Navigating Transition With Faith: Insights From Author Larry W. Robinson
Lighting the Path
In this touching episode, guest Larry W. Robinson—renowned faith-based media personality and author of Sacred Steps, A Faith-Filled Journey Through Transition into Eternity—offers a deeply personal account of his mother’s final chapter and the powerful legacy she leaves behind. Larry shares how his mother’s journey led her to Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles, a facility known for providing comfort, dignity, and spiritual support for patients and families facing life’s greatest challenge. A central theme of the episode is Larry’s inspiration for writing Sacred...
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From Stress to Support: Practical Help and Inspiration for Caregivers
Lighting the Path
Debbie Compton, caregiver advocate, author, and founder of The Purple Vine, joins Lighting the Path to share her story and expertise. In this episode, Debbie discusses how her experience as a caregiver sparked the creation of The Purple Vine and explains the meaningful inspiration behind its name. She highlights the resources available on her website, including her books about caregiving, coloring books for adults and children, online courses, and opportunities for caregivers to schedule one-on-one consultations. Debbie talks about the stress-relieving benefits of coloring books and how they...
info_outlineIn this episode, we speak with two exceptional Harbor Hospice and Beacon Hospice professionals who have been recognized for excellence in their field:
- Shannon Britan, RN Case Manager
- Erica Sanchez, RN Case Manager
Our guests share their personal journeys into hospice care and offer valuable insights for those considering a career in this meaningful field. Topics discussed include:
- What drew them to work in hospice
- How to overcome the myths of hospice
- Challenges and rewards of the job
- Advice for those interested in pursuing hospice as a career
- Memorable experiences that have shaped their work
Whether you're a healthcare professional exploring new career paths or simply curious about the world of hospice, this episode provides an illuminating look at this vital area of healthcare from two of its most dedicated practitioners.
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