Lighting the Path
Information and education related to hospice and end of life experiences.
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Our Exceptional Hospice Professionals Share Their Insight and Perspective, Part 1
09/17/2024
Our Exceptional Hospice Professionals Share Their Insight and Perspective, Part 1
In this episode, we speak with two exceptional Harbor Hospice and Beacon Hospice professionals who have been recognized for excellence in their field: Shawna Sibley, Hospice Administrator Graham Paterson, Hospice Spiritual Counselor 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 Key skills and qualities needed to thrive in hospice care Challenges and rewards of the job Advice for those interested in pursuing hospice as a career How their roles as administrator and spiritual counselor complement each other 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. Connect with Harbor Hospice & Beacon Hospice: Follow . Follow . For more information about Harbor Hospice, please visit For more information about Beacon Hospice, please visit For more information about HarborCare & BeaconCare Palliative Services, please visit Please send your questions or comments to the podcast host at .
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Empowering Caregivers: The Daughterhood Journey with Rosanne Corcoran
09/03/2024
Empowering Caregivers: The Daughterhood Journey with Rosanne Corcoran
In this episode, we welcome Rosanne Corcoran, host of Daughterhood: The Podcast for Caregivers and a recognized advocate for aging. Rosanne shares the inspiring story behind Daughterhood, a vital resource for caregivers, and discusses how her personal caregiving experience was helped by this supportive community. Rosanne brings her wealth of experience and compassionate approach to caregiving, offering listeners valuable insights and strategies for managing the complex world of care. Whether you're a current caregiver or anticipating this role in the future, this episode provides essential information and inspiration for your caregiving journey. Episode Highlights: The origins and mission of Daughterhood How Daughterhood provides support, resources, and a sense of community for caregivers The creation and impact of Daughterhood: The Podcast for Caregivers Rosanne's role as a Daughterhood Circle Leader since 2019 Her recognition as one of Next Avenue's 2024 Advocates for Aging The importance of authentic conversations and expert insights in navigating caregiving challenges Connect with Harbor Hospice & Beacon Hospice: Follow . Follow . For more information about Harbor Hospice, please visit For more information about Beacon Hospice, please visit For more information about HarborCare & BeaconCare Palliative Services, please visit Please send your questions or comments to the podcast host at .
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The Caregiving Journey: Lessons from 12 Years With Mom
08/20/2024
The Caregiving Journey: Lessons from 12 Years With Mom
In this episode of Lighting the Path, Rosanne Corcoran shares her transformative journey through 12 years of caregiving for her mother with dementia. Rosanne discusses the emotional and practical challenges she faced, the lessons learned, and the importance of community and support for caregivers. Listeners will gain valuable insights into navigating the complexities of caregiving, including strategies for self-care and coping mechanisms. Join us in this heartfelt discussion and find the support you need on your caregiving journey. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Daughterhood Website: For more information, support, and community resources for caregivers, visit . Judy Cornish and the DAWN Method: Learn about the DAWN Method of dementia caregiving, which focuses on person-centered care and understanding the unique needs of individuals with dementia. Visit for more resources. Connect with Harbor Hospice & Beacon Hospice: Follow . Follow . For more information about Harbor Hospice, please visit For more information about Beacon Hospice, please visit For more information about HarborCare & BeaconCare Palliative Services, please visit Please send your questions or comments to the podcast host at .
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Providing Practical Support for Caregivers When it's Needed the Most
08/06/2024
Providing Practical Support for Caregivers When it's Needed the Most
In this episode, we explore the vital role of caregiver support groups in helping family caregivers manage the multifaceted stresses of caring for a loved one with a life-limiting illness. Our guest, John Wayland, a spiritual counselor and facilitator for a caregiver support group at Harbor Hospice, shares his insights and experiences on the practical benefits of these groups. Key Discussion Points: Introduction to Caregiver Support Groups: Definition and purpose of caregiver support groups. Overview of the types of support provided: physical, emotional, and spiritual. Guest Introduction: Background of John Wayland. His role as a spiritual counselor and facilitator at Harbor Hospice. Practical Benefits of Support Groups: How support groups help caregivers handle stress and prevent burnout. The importance of sharing experiences and learning from others in similar situations. Practical tips and knowledge shared in these groups that make caregiving easier. Emotional and Spiritual Support: The role of emotional support in maintaining caregiver well-being. Spiritual support and its impact on coping with the challenges of caregiving. Encouragement and Community Building: Stories of encouragement and support from fellow group members. Building a community and sense of belonging among caregivers. Facilitation and Participation: John’s approach to facilitating the group sessions. How participants can join and what to expect in a typical session. Resources and Links: For more information about Harbor Hospice or Beacon Hospice support groups, visit their website at or . Current caregiver support groups are being offered at Harbor Hospice of Lufkin, Harbor Hospice of Lake Charles, Harbor Hospice of Gulf Coast (Rockport), and Harbor Hospice of East Kansas City (Independence, MO). Call to Action: If you are a caregiver feeling overwhelmed, consider joining a support group. You don’t have to do it alone. Reach out to local resources or online support groups to find the help and community you need. Tune in to this insightful episode to learn more about how caregiver support groups can make a significant difference in your caregiving journey.
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Precious Time: A Practical Guide to Compassionate End of Life Communication
07/23/2024
Precious Time: A Practical Guide to Compassionate End of Life Communication
Jennifer O'Brien, author of The Hospice Doctor's Widow, joins us to discuss her experiences and resources for caregivers and those facing end-of-life situations. Key points from the interview: - Jennifer created "Precious Time," a resource to help healthcare professionals communicate effectively about end-of-life situations. - She discusses the concept of the "triad of certainty". - Jennifer's website (www.hospicedrswidow.com) offers several valuable resources for caregivers, including: - A guide to better sleep - A griever's guide to major days - The "At Peace Toolkit" - a step-by-step guide for end-of-life preparation and discussions Additional resources mentioned: - A free download of five art journaling prompts - A comprehensive position description for family caregivers Jennifer's book, The Hospice Doctor's Widow, is a beautiful, artistic journal exploring the caregiver's journey through dying and grief. Connect with Jennifer: Visit her website: Follow her on social media for more insights and updates. Connect with Harbor Hospice & Beacon Hospice: Follow . Follow . For more information about Harbor Hospice, please visit For more information about Beacon Hospice, please visit For more information about HarborCare & BeaconCare Palliative Services, please visit Please send your questions or comments to the podcast host at .
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The At Peace Toolkit is a Helpful Resource for Everyone
07/09/2024
The At Peace Toolkit is a Helpful Resource for Everyone
Jennifer O'Brien, author of "The Hospice Doctor's Widow," returns to discuss her free "At Peace Toolkit" in this episode. This essential resource, available at hospicedrswidow.com, guides individuals through simple yet crucial steps for end-of-life planning. The At Peace Toolkit offers: - A streamlined approach to end-of-life preparations - Potential life-saving measures for individuals - Strategies to alleviate family stress and complications after death O'Brien, drawing from her personal experience as a caregiver and widow of a hospice physician, designed this toolkit to empower people in making informed decisions about their end-of-life care. The episode explores how this free, downloadable resource can help listeners: - Navigate difficult conversations about death and dying - Organize important documents and information - Communicate end-of-life wishes effectively By discussing the At Peace Toolkit, this episode provides valuable insights for anyone looking to proactively address end-of-life planning, ensuring peace of mind for themselves and their loved ones. Connect with Jennifer: Visit her website: Follow her on social media for more insights and updates. Connect with Harbor Hospice & Beacon Hospice: Follow . Follow . For more information about Harbor Hospice, please visit For more information about Beacon Hospice, please visit For more information about HarborCare & BeaconCare Palliative Services, please visit Please send your questions or comments to the podcast host at .
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A Practical Look at Caregiving From the Hospice Doctor's Widow
06/25/2024
A Practical Look at Caregiving From the Hospice Doctor's Widow
In this episode, we delve into the poignant and insightful journey chronicled in Jennifer A. O’Brien’s book, The Hospice Doctor’s Widow: A Journal. Jennifer shares her deeply personal experience of caring for her husband, Bob, a hospice and palliative care physician diagnosed with advanced metastatic cancer. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of the challenges and emotional landscape faced by caregivers. Key Topics Discussed: Jennifer's Caregiving Journey: Learn about Jennifer’s transition from wife to caregiver and how she coped with the anticipatory grief and eventual loss of her husband. Art and Healing: Discover how Jennifer used digital art and journaling as a form of self-care and emotional expression during her caregiving journey. Advice for Caregivers: Practical tips and advice for those currently in caregiving roles, including how to navigate the emotional and physical demands. Understanding Grief: Insights into the different processes experienced by patients and caregivers, and how to honor and live through grief. Connect with Jennifer: Visit her website: Follow her on social media for more insights and updates. Connect with Harbor Hospice & Beacon Hospice: Follow . Follow . For more information about Harbor Hospice, please visit For more information about Beacon Hospice, please visit For more information about HarborCare & BeaconCare Palliative Services, please visit Please send your questions or comments to the podcast host at .
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Companioning: An Essential Quality for Hospice Professionals
06/11/2024
Companioning: An Essential Quality for Hospice Professionals
Rev. Dr. Rodney Bolejack emphasizes that "Companioning" is a crucial quality for hospice professionals. In this episode, he outlines the key principles necessary to be a truly supportive companion for someone nearing the end of life, highlighting that it involves more than just physical presence. Personal caregivers and hospice professionals alike can gain valuable insights into how to provide the compassionate companionship that individuals need during their final moments. Follow . Follow . For more information about Harbor Hospice, please visit . For more information about Beacon Hospice, please visit . For more information about HarborCare & BeaconCare Palliative Services, please visit Please send your questions or comments to the podcast host at .
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The Value and Power of Conferences for Hospice Professionals
05/28/2024
The Value and Power of Conferences for Hospice Professionals
Learning and growing as a professional is important in any field, including hospice and palliative care. In this episode Rev. Dr. Rodney Bolejack shares the messages he presented to a conference of hospice chaplains for Harbor Hospice and Beacon Hospice. Rodney has been working in hospice for over 30 years and has spent many of those years teaching and training others. Whether you are new to hospice or are a seasoned veteran, hospice conferences are a valuable resource for growth and learning as a professional. To learn more about the and their chaplains' conference, please visit Follow . Follow . For more information about Harbor Hospice, please visit . For more information about Beacon Hospice, please visit . For more information about HarborCare & BeaconCare Palliative Services, please visit Please send your questions or comments to the podcast host at .
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Elizabeth Uslander, MSW, Shares the Important Concept of Transformational Grief
05/14/2024
Elizabeth Uslander, MSW, Shares the Important Concept of Transformational Grief
Elizabeth Uslander is a medical social worker and the spiritual director of Empowered Endings. Elizabeth has also been a bereavement counselor using the concept of "transformational grief" to aid individuals who have experienced losses and help them discover ways of finding meaning. In this episode she will dive deep into this important concept of transformational grief. To learn more about Elizabeth Uslander and Empowered Endings you can visit their website at . You can also connect with Elizabeth on . Follow . Follow . For more information about Harbor Hospice, please visit . For more information about Beacon Hospice, please visit . For more information about HarborCare & BeaconCare Palliative Services, please visit Please send your questions or comments to the podcast host at .
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Elizabeth Uslander Believes Spirituality is Medicine for the Soul
04/30/2024
Elizabeth Uslander Believes Spirituality is Medicine for the Soul
Elizabeth Uslander is a medical social worker and a spiritual counselor, and the co-founder of Empowered Endings with her husband, Dr. Bob Uslander. In this episode Elizabeth shares how spirituality and spiritual practices can be medicine for the soul. She believes this is especially true for someone at the end of life. She also discusses how spiritual counselors can provide care for a population of people with very diverse belief systems. To learn more about Elizabeth Uslander and Empowered Endings you can visit their website at . You can also connect with Elizabeth on . Follow . Follow . For more information about Harbor Hospice, please visit . For more information about Beacon Hospice, please visit . For more information about HarborCare & BeaconCare Palliative Services, please visit Please send your questions or comments to the podcast host at .
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Dr. Bob Uslander Shares How to Make Difficult Conversations Easier
04/16/2024
Dr. Bob Uslander Shares How to Make Difficult Conversations Easier
In the current culture, conversations about death are often avoided, but Dr. Bob Uslander shines a light on the importance of embracing these discussions with openness and empathy. As the founder of Empowered Endings and a physician of 30 years specializing in end-of-life care, Dr. Uslander brings a wealth of experience and wisdom about how to make these difficult conversations easier. To learn more about Dr. Bob Uslander and Empowered Endings you can visit their website at . You can also connect with Dr. Uslander on . Follow . Follow . For more information about Harbor Hospice, please visit . For more information about Beacon Hospice, please visit . For more information about HarborCare & BeaconCare Palliative Services, please visit Please send your questions or comments to the podcast host at .
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How to Create an Advance Care Plan with Dr. Bob Uslander
04/02/2024
How to Create an Advance Care Plan with Dr. Bob Uslander
Navigating the complexities of end-of-life decisions can be daunting. In this episode Dr. Bob Uslander will shed light on the importance of proactive planning and how it can empower individuals and families during the critical moments at end of life. Dr. Uslander brings a wealth of expertise and compassion to the podcast, with over 30 years of experience in emergency, palliative, and end of life medicine. If you were benefitted by the information in this episode, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. To learn more about Dr. Bob Uslander and Empowered Endings you can visit their website at . You can also connect with Dr. Uslander on . Follow . Follow . For more information about Harbor Hospice, please visit . For more information about Beacon Hospice, please visit . For more information about HarborCare & BeaconCare Palliative Services, please visit Please send your questions or comments to the podcast host at .
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Harbor Foundation Announces New Student Scholarships
03/19/2024
Harbor Foundation Announces New Student Scholarships
Since 2005, the Harbor Foundation has been assisting hospice patients and their families through hardship grants. These grants cover essential expenses such as electricity bills, appliances, and rent, all aimed at ensuring the comfort of hospice patients. The Harbor Foundation is expanding its support by offering scholarships to nursing students and high school seniors. Tune into this episode to hear Harbor Foundation's Executive Director, Brenna Rodriguez, share more about the Harbor Foundation's vital role in providing critical services to families and communities. If you were benefitted by the information in this episode, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. Follow . Follow . For more information about Harbor Hospice, please visit . For more information about Beacon Hospice, please visit . For more information about HarborCare & BeaconCare Palliative Services, please visit Please send your questions or comments to the podcast host at .
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A Unique Tool to Make the Uncomfortable Conversations Easier
03/05/2024
A Unique Tool to Make the Uncomfortable Conversations Easier
Despite the fact that most end of life professionals work with people who are nearing death, it's sometimes uncomfortable for them to discuss death and dying with the patient or family. Lisa Pahl is a hospice social worker and understands the challenge of uncomfortable conversations, so she and her creative partner, Lori LoCicero, created a spinoff game from the Death Deck called the E-O-L Deck. In this episode Lisa explains how the E-O-L Deck can be used by healthcare professionals (and families) to facilitate meaningful conversations. To learn more about The E-O-L Deck and The Death Deck, please visit . If you were benefitted by the information in this episode, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. Follow . Follow . For more information about Harbor Hospice, please visit . For more information about Beacon Hospice, please visit . For more information about HarborCare & BeaconCare Palliative Services, please visit Please send your questions or comments to the podcast host at .
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A Unique Way to Talk About Death: The Death Deck Game
02/20/2024
A Unique Way to Talk About Death: The Death Deck Game
Most of us are uncomfortable talking about death, whether it's our death or the death of someone we love. Death will eventually affect everyone, however, and it's better to be prepared for it. If you have difficulty having a conversation with the people you are close to about your end of life wishes, there's a game that can help make it easier. The Death Deck was developed by a hospice social worker and the wife of a hospice patient. Social worker Lisa Pahl, shares how they created the game and how it can be used to have conversations about death that are fun and enlightening. To learn more about The Death Deck, please visit . If you were benefitted by the information in this episode, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. Follow . Follow . For more information about Harbor Hospice, please visit . For more information about Beacon Hospice, please visit . For more information about HarborCare & BeaconCare Palliative Services, please visit Please send your questions or comments to the podcast host at .
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Grief Counseling is One of the Hidden Benefits of Hospice
02/06/2024
Grief Counseling is One of the Hidden Benefits of Hospice
Hospice does more than just provide care to a person who is facing the end of their life, we also help those who are close to this person, both before and after the person’s death. Hospice is also there to provide grief support, through grief counseling and grief therapy. In fact, most hospices will provide some level of grief support for up to a year following the person’s death. Rosalind Hall-Hiner, System Director of Social Work for Harbor Hospice and Beacon Hospice, explains the benefits of grief counseling and grief therapy provided by hospice. If you were benefitted by the information in this episode, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. Follow . Follow . For more information about Harbor Hospice, please visit . For more information about Beacon Hospice, please visit . For more information about HarborCare & BeaconCare Palliative Services, please visit Please send your questions or comments to the podcast host at .
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The Most Useful Tips for Creating Your Advance Care Plan
01/23/2024
The Most Useful Tips for Creating Your Advance Care Plan
One of the priorities of every hospice team member is to help prepare the patient and family for whatever might happen in the future. We want them to be as prepared as possible, and one of the ways we do that is by helping them to create advance care planning documents. To provide information and assistance about how to create advance care plans is Rosalind Hall-Hiner, the System Director of Social Workers for Harbor Hospice and Beacon Hospice. If you were benefitted by the information in this episode, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. Follow . Follow . For more information about Harbor Hospice, please visit . For more information about Beacon Hospice, please visit . For more information about HarborCare & BeaconCare Palliative Services, please visit Please send your questions or comments to the podcast host at .
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What Happens When Hospice Professionals Experience Personal Grief
01/09/2024
What Happens When Hospice Professionals Experience Personal Grief
Maryclaire Torinus is a hospice chaplain serving in her home state of Wisconsin. She is our first external guest on Lighting the Path. As a professional hospice provider Maryclaire experienced a very personal grief event when her husband died. Maryclaire shares how this experience affected her as a hospice professional. Our thanks to Maryclaire for sharing her very personal story with you. If you were benefitted by the information in this episode, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. Follow . Follow . For more information about Harbor Hospice, please visit . For more information about Beacon Hospice, please visit . For more information about HarborCare & BeaconCare Palliative Services, please visit Please send your questions or comments to the podcast host at .
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Expert Tips for Caregivers Who Need Self Care
12/26/2023
Expert Tips for Caregivers Who Need Self Care
Caregivers are the backbone of the care that’s provided for a hospice patient. Many of them are family members who are there 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It can be exhausting. On this episode Rosalind Hall-Hiner, the System Director of Social Workers for Harbor Hospice, is providing some practical tips and strategies for self care. If you’re a caregiver, we would encourage you to prioritize self care. How you care for yourself is just as important as caring for your loved one. We would invite you to share your caregiving experiences and self care strategies with us. Send me an email at . If you were benefitted by the information in this episode, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. Follow . Follow . For more information about Harbor Hospice, please visit . For more information about Beacon Hospice, please visit . For more information about HarborCare & BeaconCare Palliative Services, please visit Please send your questions or comments to the podcast host at .
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How to Avoid Caregiver Depression During the Holidays
12/12/2023
How to Avoid Caregiver Depression During the Holidays
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 friends on social media. Follow . Follow . For more information about Harbor Hospice, please visit . For more information about Beacon Hospice, please visit . For more information about HarborCare & BeaconCare Palliative Services, please visit Please send your questions or comments to the podcast host at .
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Practical Information About the Most Common Hospice Diagnoses Part 2
11/28/2023
Practical Information About the Most Common Hospice Diagnoses Part 2
In part two of our series on the most common hospice diagnoses, Hannah Brightwell, clinical liaison with Harbor Hospice explains about the characteristics and hospice criteria for cancer diagnoses and lung diseases. In part one she explained the hospice criteria for neurological and cardiac diseases. Follow . Follow . For more information about Harbor Hospice, please visit . For more information about Beacon Hospice, please visit . For more information about HarborCare & BeaconCare Palliative Services, please visit Please send your questions or comments to the podcast host at .
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Practical Information About the Most Common Hospice Diagnoses, Part 1
11/14/2023
Practical Information About the Most Common Hospice Diagnoses, Part 1
In the early days of hospice care in the United States, cancer was the main reason someone might be admitted to hospice. Now, 50 plus years later, cancer is the third most common diagnosis in hospice. The most common group of diagnoses today are neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's, dementia, and Parkinson's, followed by heart disease. Hannah Brightwell is a clinical liaison with Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas and she will explain the characteristics and criteria that are considered before someone is admitted to hospice. In this episode she covers Alzheimer's and dementia diagnoses. Follow . Follow . For more information about Harbor Hospice, please visit . For more information about Beacon Hospice, please visit . For more information about HarborCare & BeaconCare Palliative Services, please visit Please send your questions or comments to the podcast host at .
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How to Manage Grief During the Holidays
10/31/2023
How to Manage Grief During the Holidays
November is almost here and that means the holidays are right around the corner. 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, including the following books that you can find by following the links below. Follow . Follow . For more information about Harbor Hospice, please visit . For more information about Beacon Hospice, please visit . For more information about HarborCare & BeaconCare Palliative Services, please visit Please send your questions or comments to the podcast host at .
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Finding Hope in Grief With Bereavement Support Groups
10/17/2023
Finding Hope in Grief With Bereavement Support Groups
Grief and loss are experiences that are never easy to navigate. The emotions are like waves on the ocean--just when you think the waters are finally calm, another wave hits you. Harbor Hospice and Beacon Hospice are here to help you navigate the sometimes choppy waters of grief and bereavement. Bereavement support groups are one of the services that Harbor and Beacon offer to help families navigate their grief journey. Polly Stock is a bereavement coordinator with Harbor Hospice of Missouri, and she shares how support groups can provide a transforming experience for those who attend. If you would like to know more about our bereavement services and find helpful tips and resources, please visit our . Follow . Follow . For more information about Harbor Hospice, please visit . For more information about Beacon Hospice, please visit . For more information about HarborCare & BeaconCare Palliative Services, please visit Please send your questions or comments to the podcast host at . Quick LinksGet Embed PlayerDownload Audio File
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Hospice Chaplains Honor the Spiritual Life of People at End of LIfe
10/03/2023
Hospice Chaplains Honor the Spiritual Life of People at End of LIfe
October is Clergy Appreciation Month and we want to recognize these remarkable individuals who provide spiritual care to patients and their families in hospice. They come from various faith backgrounds and are well-trained in offering support to individuals from diverse belief systems. Our guest is spiritual counselor Polly Stock from Harbor Hospice of Missouri. Polly shares the training and motivation that brought her to work as a hospice chaplain, and shares stories of her journey as a chaplain--stories of heartbreak and humor, love and grace. Harbor and Beacon would like to recognize all of the 70+ spiritual counselors who provide spiritual care to patients and families. Follow . Follow . For more information about Harbor Hospice, please visit . For more information about Beacon Hospice, please visit . For more information about HarborCare & BeaconCare Palliative Services, please visit Please send your questions or comments to the podcast host at .
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How to Make the Caregiving Experience Easier and Better
09/19/2023
How to Make the Caregiving Experience Easier and Better
Being a caregiver for someone on hospice is one of the most critical roles on the hospice team. If you're a caregiver, you are with the patient more than anyone else, sometimes 24 hours a day. It can be challenging and difficult to manage the many aspects of care for this person. In this episode of Lighting the Path, Jerry provides 7 tips to help make the caregiving experience easier and better. Follow . Follow . For more information about Harbor Hospice, please visit . For more information about Beacon Hospice, please visit . For more information about HarborCare & BeaconCare Palliative Services, please visit Please send your questions or comments to the podcast host at .
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Understanding the DNR Decision in Hospice Care
09/05/2023
Understanding the DNR Decision in Hospice Care
One of the most difficult and emotionally charged decisions a person can make is related to a Do Not Resuscitate order. The Do Not Resuscitate order is an advance care planning document that allows a person to die a natural death without any medical interventions, such as CPR, intubation, or any other mechanical devices. In this episode, Hannah Brightwell, RN shares the who, what, when, and why related to a DNR order for someone on hospice. Follow . Follow . For more information about Harbor Hospice, please visit . For more information about Beacon Hospice, please visit . For more information about HarborCare & BeaconCare Palliative Services, please visit Please send your questions or comments to the podcast host at .
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Inpatient Hospice Care: Enhancing Quality of Life
08/22/2023
Inpatient Hospice Care: Enhancing Quality of Life
One of the many valuable benefits of hospice care are the 4 levels of care provided, depending on what each patient may need. In this episode information is shared about the 2 most widely used levels of care, Routine Home Care and General Inpatient. This episode focuses on Inpatient Hospice Care and how it can improve the quality of life for patients and their families. Our thanks to Amy Killman, Community Education Coordinator with Harbor Hospice of Beaumont, for sharing her expertise on this subject. Follow . Follow . For more information about Harbor Hospice, please visit . For more information about Beacon Hospice, please visit . For more information about HarborCare & BeaconCare Palliative Services, please visit Please send your questions or comments to the podcast host at .
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Hospice Volunteers Bring Help and Hope to Patients and Families
08/08/2023
Hospice Volunteers Bring Help and Hope to Patients and Families
Karen Ferguson is the Director of Volunteer Services for Harbor Hospice and Beacon Hospice. In this episode she describes the many ways that hospice volunteers bring helpp and hope to patients and families. Hospice volunteers play a vital and compassionate role in providing invaluable support and care to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses and their families. These dedicated volunteers offer a range of essential services, encompassing emotional companionship, respite care, and practical assistance. With unwavering empathy and understanding, they lend a listening ear, offer comfort, and create a nurturing environment that helps patients navigate their end-of-life journey with dignity and respect. Whether engaging in meaningful conversations, helping with daily tasks, or simply offering a comforting presence, hospice volunteers contribute to enhancing the quality of life for those in need during their most vulnerable moments, fostering an atmosphere of solace, and ensuring that each person's final chapter is filled with love and support. For more information about how to volunteer with Harbor Hospice, please visit . For more information about how to volunteer with Beacon Hospice, please visit . Follow . Follow . For more information about HarborCare & BeaconCare Palliative Services, please visit Please send your questions or comments to the podcast host at .
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