Hospice at the End of Life
Understanding Hospice Care for Baby Boomers
Navigating the twilight years can be challenging, especially when it comes to making healthcare decisions. For the Baby Boomer Generation, hospice care is becoming an increasingly important consideration.
Hospice care provides comprehensive services and support to patients facing life-limiting illnesses. It brings together a team of healthcare professionals who cater to the emotional, social, and spiritual needs of the patient, as well as their physical well-being.
For Baby Boomers, who are now entering their 70s and beyond, hospice care offers the chance to maintain dignity, comfort, and quality of life during their final days. It’s about making the most of the time left, surrounded by care, compassion, and familiarity.
Understanding and choosing hospice care is a crucial step for Baby Boomers and their families. It allows them to plan ahead, ensuring that their wishes are respected and their lives are celebrated, even in their sunset years.
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As a nurse and End of Life Doula, Kacie Gikonyo cares for the dying while working to make a lasting impact on end-of-life support. Kacie realized during the pandemic that she was called to work with the dying. She trained with INELDA (the International End of Life Doula Association) to become an…
As a nurse and End of Life Doula, Kacie Gikonyo cares for the dying while working to make a lasting impact on end-of-life support. Kacie realized during the pandemic that she was called to work with…
As a nurse and End of Life Doula, Kacie Gikonyo cares for the dying while working to make a lasting impact on end-of-life support. Kacie realized during the pandemic that she was called to work with the dying. She trained with INELDA (the International End of Life Doula Association) to become an End of Life Doula. Her special area of doula practice is with younger persons with a terminal illness, focusing on end of life conversations and legacy projects. Kacie believes in fostering collaboration over competition, nurturing a community-driven model through the Death Doula Collectiv…
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"Everyone is valuable to God." - Pasto Tom Schiave We're thrilled to replay this amazing conversation for the Holidays!Pastor Tom Schiave Gateway Church joins us on the Aging Today Podcast…
"Everyone is valuable to God." - Pasto Tom Schiave We're thrilled to replay this amazing conversation for the Holidays!Pastor Tom Schiave Gateway Church joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to deliver our traditional Christmas story. What's known as Mary's Song, found in Luke 1:46-56, Pastor Tom reviews this powerful message of hope continues to bring its truth to us.Our traditional Christmas story known as Mary's Song, found in Luke 1:46-56, is a powerful message of hope and continues to bring truth to us today. Click AgingToday.us & listen today!Chapters00:00 Introduc…
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128 Fall Prevention Strategies for the Elderly: Insights from Hospice Explained Fall Prevention Strategies for the Elderly: Insights from Hospice Explained In episode 128 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, RN, discusses crucial fall prevention strategies for the elderly. She shares a person…
128 Fall Prevention Strategies for the Elderly: Insights from Hospice Explained Fall Prevention Strategies for the Elderly: Insights from Hospice Explained In episode 128 of Hospice Explained, host …
128 Fall Prevention Strategies for the Elderly: Insights from Hospice Explained Fall Prevention Strategies for the Elderly: Insights from Hospice Explained In episode 128 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, RN, discusses crucial fall prevention strategies for the elderly. She shares a personal experience with falling and highlights various factors contributing to falls, including age, medication, environmental hazards, and pride. Marie emphasizes the importance of clear walking spaces, proper footwear, reviewing medications with healthcare providers, and the benefits of physical therap…
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Dr. Ira Byock believes hospice can heal its own dysfunction by holding providers and clinicians responsible for the care we provide and how we provide it. 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 experie…
Dr. Ira Byock believes hospice can heal its own dysfunction by holding providers and clinicians responsible for the care we provide and how we provide it. Physician Dr. Ira Byock is a voice for cha…
Dr. Ira Byock believes hospice can heal its own dysfunction by holding providers and clinicians responsible for the care we provide and how we provide it. 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 Professo…
Helen Bauer
December 20, 2024 
"The thing with not relying solely on family and maybe going through an agency is that you're going to get someone. You're going to get consistent. If a caregiver has a problem and she can't come in there's someone else that's going to come in for you." ~ Donna OrozcoTitle: From Hospital to Home- …
"The thing with not relying solely on family and maybe going through an agency is that you're going to get someone. You're going to get consistent. If a caregiver has a problem and she can't come in t…
"The thing with not relying solely on family and maybe going through an agency is that you're going to get someone. You're going to get consistent. If a caregiver has a problem and she can't come in there's someone else that's going to come in for you." ~ Donna OrozcoTitle: From Hospital to Home- The Role of Home CareWelcome to another insightful episode of "Life Happens with Kim Hegwood." Today, we're delving into an important topic: the transition from hospital to home and the crucial role home care plays in this process. Joined by Donna Orozco from Amada Senior Care, we'll explore why s…
Kim Hegwood
December 19, 2024 Meaningful Conversations Conversations form the foundation of meaningful relationships. For baby boomers, who are navigating a unique stage of life, these discussions are more important than ever. Whether it's addressing financial planning or building stronger family bonds, these dialogues can open…
Meaningful Conversations Conversations form the foundation of meaningful relationships. For baby boomers, who are navigating a unique stage of life, these discussions are more important than ever. Wh…
Meaningful Conversations Conversations form the foundation of meaningful relationships. For baby boomers, who are navigating a unique stage of life, these discussions are more important than ever. Whether it's addressing financial planning or building stronger family bonds, these dialogues can open doors to understanding and create pathways for a fulfilling life. The need for these conversations grows as generational dynamics shift, technology evolves, and priorities change. So, what should baby boomers talk about? Our experts in this area of the site dive into the many topics we need to disc…
Recently I have been hearing discussion of why families and significant others do not want hospice or EOL Doulas with them during the final moments of life. Families often do not want anyone with them as their special person is actively dying. That is alone, private time. Anyone else present is an i…
Recently I have been hearing discussion of why families and significant others do not want hospice or EOL Doulas with them during the final moments of life. Families often do not want anyone with them…
Recently I have been hearing discussion of why families and significant others do not want hospice or EOL Doulas with them during the final moments of life. Families often do not want anyone with them as their special person is actively dying. That is alone, private time. Anyone else present is an intrusion, an invasion of privacy. My two cents: Yes, some may think it is a very private moment and do not want to share it with "strangers." HOWEVER, most people don’t understand how death happens. They don’t understand how people die. Movies tend to be today’s role model and that is not how …
Barbara Karnes
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127 In this episode of 'Hospice Explained,' host Marie Betcher RN discusses end-of-life care and comprehensive advanced care planning with Dr. Josh Lowentritt, a seasoned nephrologist. They delve int…
127 In this episode of 'Hospice Explained,' host Marie Betcher RN discusses end-of-life care and comprehensive advanced care planning with Dr. Josh Lowentritt, a seasoned nephrologist. They delve into the significance of having hard conversations about patient care preferences, the development of advanced care planning programs with Aledade, and real-life stories demonstrating the impact of these important discussions. 00:00 Introduction to Episode 127 00:29 Meet Dr. Josh Lowentritt 03:10 Aledade's Comprehensive Advanced Care Planning 07:13 Implementing the Advanced Care Planning Progr…
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“Everyone has a life story that needs to be told. And in a person's last season of life, they need someone to come alongside them and help them through it.” -Chaplain John Wenderlein, today’s gu…
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As Editor-in-Chief of The Bucket, David Abend takes on the ultimate marketing challenge: rebranding death by showing how embracing mortality can lead to a more fulfilling life. The Bucket is an onlin…
As Editor-in-Chief of The Bucket, David Abend takes on the ultimate marketing challenge: rebranding death by showing how embracing mortality can lead to a more fulfilling life. The Bucket is an online magazine that helps people make choices to reduce deathbed regrets (DBRs). With a background in creative direction and copywriting, co-founder and Editor-in-Chief David Abend has spent decades helping people see things differently. The Bucket offers a mix of podcasts, interviews, and articles that go beyond inspiration, providing actionable “how-to’s” for making meaningful life changes. As…
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