Sep 27, 2019

Working from the road carries its own kind of fatigue that requires some well-designed Self Care.  When you’re moving from patient to patient, or from office to office, you need activities for mind, body, and spirit. 

Look for Self Care ideas that can help you debrief and decompress - listen to a podcast, take some...

Sep 20, 2019

Having an accountability partner can really boost your Self Care.  Whether it’s for mind, body, or spirit Self Care, your accountability partner is a source of encouragement and inspiration. 

But when your Self Care gets stale and you feel like you need a change, maybe it’s time for a challenge. How about...

Sep 15, 2019

Our first international interview is with Chief Executive of Hospice UK Tracey Bleakley.  Hospice UK is the national charity for hospice in the United Kingdom.

According to the Hospice UK website, Tracey has been working with the organization since January, 2016.  She holds an engineering degree, MBA, postgraduate...

Sep 13, 2019

A new documentary from HBO is a way to gain insight into how Americans handle deaths.  According to the HBO website, the film was “Directed and produced by Perri Peltz and Matthew O’Neill (HBO’s Axios), "Alternate Endings: Six New Ways to Die in America" offers a fascinating look at the varied ways Americans are...

Sep 6, 2019

There are currently 9 states in the U.S. that have Death with Dignity laws in place.  Designed to allow self determination in death and prevent suffering, these laws can be controversial. 

In this week’s Heartbeat from The Heart of Hospice, Helen and Jerry discuss the purpose of these laws and where to find out about...