Oct 25, 2019

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and we’re celebrating the care that hospice and palliative care programs all over the country provide.  This year’s theme is “My Hospice: A Program that Works. A Benefit that Matters.”

Helen and Jerry take some time on this week’s Heartbeat to share some...

Oct 18, 2019

Don’t let the name fool you. The Death Deck game is really fun!  Irreverent, thought provoking, and funny - the discussion prompts and questions of the Death Deck card game help make those awkward conversations about death and dying so much easier. 

The hosts of The Heart of Hospice talk about using the game with a...

Oct 15, 2019

The Heart of Hospice was honored to sit down and chat with David Kessler about his work in grief and healing, his personal grief experiences, and his new book Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief. 

According to his website grief.com, David “is one of the world’s foremost experts on healing and loss. His...

Oct 11, 2019

We’re celebrating!  There’s a new look to our weekly podcasts.  Heartbeat from The Heart of Hospice now has its own logo.  It’s our signature blue and yellow, but with a unique design created especially for Heartbeat. 

Listen to Jerry and Helen weekly on Fridays for a quick dose of encouragement and information....

Oct 4, 2019

How you start and end your day makes a difference in how you feel.  Healthy Self Care routines can give you a boost when you get going and help you to disconnect to have a good night. 

Jerry shares some of his healthiest habits that form his morning routines - listening to podcasts and drinking a big glass of water. ...