Apr 24, 2020

Taking care of a loved one from a distance can be challenging.  In this season of social distancing and self quarantine, contact with someone needing care is even more difficult.  We’re talking about ways to deal with the obstacles associated with remote caregiving.  Use the technology you might already have - a cell...

Apr 17, 2020

There’s some serious information overload happening right now in our COVID-19 world.  It can seem like too much, but if you’ve got extra time at home, these TED talks are some great ways to fill your time, especially if you’re a hospice or palliative care professional. 

The online resources we’re sharing with...

Apr 15, 2020

Jennifer O’Brien didn’t anticipate that the journal she kept during her husband’s illness and subsequent death would become a guidepost to people caring for loved ones during serious illness.  Her new book, “The Hospice Doctor’s Widow”, has become just that. It’s a moving journaling that offers advice and...

Apr 10, 2020

Meet the newest member of The Heart of Hospice team - a black goldendoodle puppy named Sunny!  He was born at the end of December of 2019, and carefully selected by Amanda Davis at Golden Rule Retrievers to train as a therapy dog. 

Sunny will be training with Helen to provide comfort and encouragement to seriously...

Apr 3, 2020

In these days of social distancing and self isolation, Helen and Jerry start out this episode playing The Death Deck, because we know that humor can reduce fear and boost our moods.  Then we get down to business introducing you to Susan Ducharme Hoben.

Through her website, articles, and book, Susan offers some great...