The Heart of Hospice Podcast

By: Hosted by Helen Bauer BSN RN CHPN
  • Summary

  • The Heart of Hospice podcast is dedicated to helping personal and professional caregivers who are caring for someone with serious illness. We're here to provide information and education so people can make informed choices about end of life care.

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Episodes
  • Caregiver Creates Legacy of Love After Loss
    Nov 22 2024

    Susan Combs will tell you she had a great dad. Her caregiving experience at the end of his life inspired her to give back to the veteran community. Susan’s dad Major General Roger E. Combs was a huge influence on her life. Roger battled with throat cancer related to Agent Orange for ten years, eventually dealing with a feeding tube toward the end of his life. A simple act - his request to eat pancakes - launched a non-profit organization that supports military veterans.

    Susan is the president of Combs and Company, based in New York City. Her movement Pancakes for Roger occurs every February. For every pancake-loving picture posted on social media post using the hashtag #PancakesForRoger, Combs & Company will make a donation to the University of Missouri School of Law Veterans Clinic which helps veterans and their families navigate the VA claims process and secure disability benefits when they are faced with obstacles along the way.

    Here’s some advice Susan gives to other end of life caregivers:

    • Do one thing every day for yourself
    • Bring in your “crew”, those friends who can support you
    • Have the advance care plan conversations, even though it’s difficult

    Connect with Susan Combs and Pancakes for Roger:

    Website: pancakesforroger.org

    Book: Pancakes for Roger

    Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter (X) YouTube

    Honor your veteran on their Wall of Honor:

    Interested in purchasing a GrandPad to stay connected with a senior loved one?

    Get more information at https://www.grandpad.net/thoh.

    GrandPad website: https://www.grandpad.net/

    Social Media for GrandPad

    https://facebook.com/grandpad

    https://instagram.com/grandpad_social/

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/grandpad

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuFAJCb7_tTneM_ikABq08Q

    Hospice Navigation Services is here for you. If you have questions about hospice care or need to troubleshoot the care you’re already receiving, book a session with an expert Hospice Navigator at theheartofhospice.com.

    Connect with The Heart of Hospice Podcast and host Helen Bauer

    Website: theheartofhospice.com

    Email: helen@theheartofhospice.com

    More podcast episodes: The Heart of Hospice Podcast





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    52 mins
  • Learning How to Say the Last Goodbye with Barbara Karnes
    Nov 18 2024

    After a 40 year hospice career, Barbara Karnes knows a thing or two about end of life care. Today’s special episode is part 3 of our 4 part series in honor of National Family Caregivers Month and National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Barbara calls her introduction to working with the dying “divine intervention” that occurred because of a random connection with a hospice worker. She spent five years working at the bedside, eventually moving into administrative positions and management. As a hospice educator, she supports family caregivers and end of life workers alike.

    Highlights from Barbara’s interview include:

    • A snapshot of Barbara’s advance care plan and why she thinks goodbyes are important
    • Her recognition of how hard it was to balance work life and family life as a young mother
    • How Barbara sees hospice work as a privilege

    Connect with Barbara Karnes:

    Website: bkbooks.com

    Blog: bkbooks.com

    Shop her products: bkbooks.com

    Socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Pinterest YouTube

    Email: barbara@bkbooks.com

    Thank you to our series sponsor The Death Deck!

    Connect with the End of Life Deck and the Death Deck:

    Website: thedeathdeck.comhttps://thedeathdeck.com/

    Shop: End of Life Deck Death Deck

    Socials for the Death Deck: Facebook IG Twitter (X)

    Hospice Navigation Services is here for you. If you have questions about hospice care or need to troubleshoot the care you’re already receiving, book a session with an expert Hospice Navigator at theheartofhospice.com.

    Connect with The Heart of Hospice Podcast and host Helen Bauer

    Website: theheartofhospice.com

    Email: helen@theheartofhospice.com

    More podcast episodes: The Heart of Hospice Podcast



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    41 mins
  • This Innovative Product Is Helping Us Do Death Care Better
    Nov 15 2024
    Cuddle Cots and Cuddle Blankets allow families to spend more time with a loved one after a death, providing an opportunity for end of life workers to do death care better. Danielle Franck of Flexmort shares her personal experience with a Cuddle Cot in this interview. *Warning - This episode contains a description of the loss of a stillborn infant. It may not be for all listeners. Please take care of yourself. Danielle is the Business Development Executive of the US at Flexmort, a company that designs and manufactures flexible mortuary solutions for the storage and cooling of a body after death occurs. She is passionate about fostering open discussions around death and loss. Danielle’s personal story is a testimonial to the benefits of utilizing a Cuddle Cot. Cuddle Cots and Cuddle Blankets keep a body cool after death, enabling families to spend additional time with a loved one. That extra time creates space for meaningful goodbyes, rituals, and post mortem care that supports a healthy grieving process. The Cuddle Blankets are portable and can be used when a home funeral is planned. It’s also a great tool to use when there’s a plan for human composting or aquamation, and eliminates the need for dry ice when a family doesn’t want embalming. A personal quilt or blanket can be placed on top of the Cuddle Blanket to create a personal touch. Connect with Flexmort: https://cuddlecot.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/flexmort/ https://www.instagram.com/cuddlecot_/ https://www.facebook.com/CuddleCotTM Thank you to our series sponsor The Death Deck! Connect with the End of Life Deck and the Death Deck: Website: thedeathdeck.comhttps://thedeathdeck.com/ Shop: End of Life Deck Death Deck Socials for the Death Deck: Facebook IG Twitter (X) Interested in purchasing a GrandPad to stay connected with a senior loved one? Get more information at https://www.grandpad.net/thoh. GrandPad website: https://www.grandpad.net/ Social Media for GrandPad https://facebook.com/grandpad https://instagram.com/grandpad_social/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/grandpad https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuFAJCb7_tTneM_ikABq08Q Hospice Navigation Services is here for you. If you have questions about hospice care or need to troubleshoot the care you’re already receiving, book a session with an expert Hospice Navigator at theheartofhospice.com. Connect with The Heart of Hospice Podcast and host Helen Bauer Website: theheartofhospice.com Email: helen@theheartofhospice.com More podcast episodes: The Heart of Hospice Podcast
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    40 mins

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