Dec 27, 2019

Ever wonder how we came up with the tagline that you hear at the end of every one of The Heart of Hospice podcasts?  When we got ready to launch our first episode, Jerry and Helen put a lot of thought into who our audience would be, and how they would connect with our end of life discussions. 

Whether you’re a patient...

Dec 22, 2019

In a story that inspired the nation, New York City police detective Lou Alvarez advocated in support of the first responders who served at Ground Zero following the 911 attack.  Helen and Jerry were honored to sit down with his brother Phil Alvarez, and talk about the Alvarez’s family’s journey. As a veteran...

Dec 20, 2019

Anna Lyons and Louise Winter want to change how we converse about death.  Through their organization LifeDeathWhatever.com, the two women are making that happen.

Anna is an end of life doula, and Louise is a progressive funeral director.  The Life.Death.Whatever website describes their mission to “redesign the...

Dec 15, 2019

Have you ever met someone and felt an instant connection?  That’s the way we felt when we interviewed today’s guest. Helen Haddick is a hospice certified RN practicing in the northeastern part of the U.S.  Helen H. is the author of the fromsavingtosending website and blog.  With every blog post, she shares her inner...

Dec 13, 2019

There are over 42 million unpaid caregivers in the United States.  Friends and family members of all ages and stages are providing care for a loved one. 

Caregiving is a tough job. Think of it like this: around the clock, seven days a week, hard work without pay.  Being a caregiver can deplete relationships, finances,...