Jul 28, 2023

Hospice nurse and EOL doula Gabrielle "Gabby" Jimenez of The Hospice Heart talks about navigating a complicated death, managing grief, and finding your way through the most difficult losses.  As an end of life doula, nurse, educator, and author, Gabby has guided many families.  She says "Meet them where they are, not...

Jul 21, 2023

Chris Magliocca of National HME knows providing medical equipment for hospice patients is all about service, empathy and quality of life.  Part of the service provided by hospice care is what’s called DME, Durable Medical Equipment.  DME includes items like wheelchairs, walkers, canes, oxygen, hospital beds, Hoyer...

Jul 14, 2023

GrandPad founders Scott and Isaac Lien recognize how important it is to make older senior adults feel confident and stay connected.  Scott’s 80-year-old mom was easily frustrated by technology, sharing with him that she felt stupid trying to use online video chat and social media sites.  The father and son team...

Jul 7, 2023

The death of Leilani Maxera’s grandmother changed her, propelling her into a career path she hadn’t predicted. Now she’s a social worker, a home funeral advocate, and a grief worker supporting families who experienced Medical Aid in Dying.  Hospice was never offered to her grandmother, and this made Leilani an...