Making a Difference-Helping others and Grief
12/24/22 • 9 min
It is wonderful to lend a hand to our friends and coworkers when they are in need because even small gestures can mean a lot over time. Imagine if your friend is going through a tough situation where a loved one is in hospice care. With all the patient's important care, it is kind to be there for your friend. This might involve helping with things like laundry, taking care of their kids, tidying up, or just showing empathy in any small way you can think of.
When you do this, it is important to ensure your actions have a positive and lasting impact. Especially when someone is grieving, your support matters a great deal. Join this conversation with Marie as she shares more about how we can make a difference in someone’s life by helping them, even in grief.
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Key Highlights from the Episode;
[00:30] Episode intro and what is in for you in today’s episode
[01:50] Key milestones in the podcast, courtesy of your help
[02:43] Two of the most kind reviews about the podcast
[03:30] How you can email Marie for some great hospice reads
[03:52] Ways you can support the podcast through “buy me a coffee”
[04:11] The golden benefits of helping your friends going through hospice
[05:37] How to be of help to others
[05:47] Helping a grieving friend
[06:28] Previous episodes on helping someone during grief that you can listen
[07:15] Golden takeaways from the episode
[08:29] Ending show and calls to action
Notable Quotes- As we all want to help our friends undergoing hospice care with their loved ones, it is good to do that in a way that leaves a lasting, happy impression on someone’s life. [05:37]
https://www.lovealwaysproject.org/
Let’s ConnectMarie's Contact:
http://buymeacoffee.com/hospice
Leave a Voicemail: 206-705-3080
It is wonderful to lend a hand to our friends and coworkers when they are in need because even small gestures can mean a lot over time. Imagine if your friend is going through a tough situation where a loved one is in hospice care. With all the patient's important care, it is kind to be there for your friend. This might involve helping with things like laundry, taking care of their kids, tidying up, or just showing empathy in any small way you can think of.
When you do this, it is important to ensure your actions have a positive and lasting impact. Especially when someone is grieving, your support matters a great deal. Join this conversation with Marie as she shares more about how we can make a difference in someone’s life by helping them, even in grief.
Tune in!
Key Highlights from the Episode;
[00:30] Episode intro and what is in for you in today’s episode
[01:50] Key milestones in the podcast, courtesy of your help
[02:43] Two of the most kind reviews about the podcast
[03:30] How you can email Marie for some great hospice reads
[03:52] Ways you can support the podcast through “buy me a coffee”
[04:11] The golden benefits of helping your friends going through hospice
[05:37] How to be of help to others
[05:47] Helping a grieving friend
[06:28] Previous episodes on helping someone during grief that you can listen
[07:15] Golden takeaways from the episode
[08:29] Ending show and calls to action
Notable Quotes- As we all want to help our friends undergoing hospice care with their loved ones, it is good to do that in a way that leaves a lasting, happy impression on someone’s life. [05:37]
https://www.lovealwaysproject.org/
Let’s ConnectMarie's Contact:
http://buymeacoffee.com/hospice
Leave a Voicemail: 206-705-3080
Previous Episode
Hospice vs. Home Health Care: Knowing the Difference for Your Loved Ones with Nurse Hadley
Hospice care is a compassionate and essential service that aims to improve the quality of life for patients with terminal illnesses. Contrary to misconceptions, hospice does not hasten death; rather, it focuses on providing comfort and support during the natural progression of the illness. This form of specialized care not only helps individuals live longer but also enhances their overall well-being. Hospice care offers a range of services tailored to each patient's unique needs, including pain management, emotional support, and spiritual guidance. It differs from home health care in that it concentrates on alleviating symptoms and enhancing the patient's end-of-life experience rather than curative treatments.
Those who give hospice a try, often find solace and comfort in this new routine. The hospice team is available 24/7, making it reliable and different from home health care. This accessibility means that patients can avoid unnecessary visits to the emergency room by contacting hospice for immediate assistance, which is truly a game changer. Choosing hospice care allows patients and their families to make the most of their precious time together, finding comfort and support during a challenging phase of life.
Join the conversation with Nurse Hadley as she shares her stories and life lessons from the perspective of being a Hospice nurse, momma, wife, and author of a New York Times best-selling book -The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments. Nurse Hadley is a Passionate advocate for end-of-life care and a TikTok star who shares moving stories of joy, wisdom, and redemption from her patients’ final moments.
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Key Highlights from the Episode;
[00:30] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest; Nurse Hadley
[01:43] Nurse Hadley’s backstory and how she started out in hospice education
[03:14] What Nurse Hadley does on Instagram and TikTok
[04:35] Nurse Hadley’s book project, The In Between, and her goals
[05:41] A story in Nurse Hadley's book that describes the most difficult patient death for her
[06:56] Something important that you should know about Hospice
[08:22] What Nurse Hadley recommends patients focus on when on hospice service
[11:30] A question Nurse Hadley often gets from patients on Instagram and TikTok
[12:53] The time Nurse Hadley spends touching base with people to give them comfort
[14:08] Why hospice and whatever it does, does not kill patients; it’s the illness
[16:41] Hospice comfort care and how it helps people live longer
[18:27] The difference between home health care and hospice care
[19:23] What inspired Nurse Hadley to get into hospice care space
[22:07] How to get Nurse Hadley's book and about her Nonprofit hospice house goals
[24:33] How to reach out and connect with Nurse Hadley
[24:54] Wrap-up and end of the show
Notable Quotes● Give hospice a try; 90% of people do that, and they get comfortable in their new routine with hospice, and they wouldn’t have had that comfort if they hadn’t given it a trial. [07:31]
● You should always read the directions on the label of the medicine bottles and the written directions given in an after-visit summary; there are multiple medicines in comfort care; read and follow directions, and if you have any questions, call the hospice care team, that what they are there for.”. [16:11]
● The aids that hospice provides and the 24-7 availability makes it different from home health care; whenever you don’t have to go to the ER because you can call hospice, that is a game changer. [18:40]
Resources MentionedNurse Hudley Book: https://www.amazon.com/Between-Unforgettable-Encounters-During-Moments/dp/059349993X
Get more information about Nurse Hudley Non-Profit Hospice House: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKKKYKLjWIW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&hl=en
Let’s Connect
Nurse Hudley
Website: https://nursehadley.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nurse.hadley/?hl=en
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/NurseHadley/?_rdc=1&_rdr
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NurseHadley
Next Episode
Blessings in Disguise With Andrew T. Shaw
Blessings in Disguise With Andrew T. Shaw
The impact of losing a loved one differs for each person. Death, with its brutal certainty, carries a mysterious beauty for some people. It may be a blessing in disguise sometimes. Though the blessings may be hard to see at first, embracing them allows us to cherish life and the memory of those we have lost. Acknowledging the pain, hurt, and loneliness that follows grief is essential because you are not alone in your journey.
Join this conversation with your host Marie Betcher as coach Andrew T. Shaw joins her. In 2019, just after Christmas, Andrew suffered the heartbreaking loss of his father. Amidst his grief, he continues to find solace in counting the blessings bestowed upon him during the final week in Hospice. Each person's end-of-life journey is unique, yet many powerful parallels exist. Andrew documented those experiences in a book, “Cheers, Dad," that can be found as an audiobook in Audible and also on Amazon. By sharing the blessings experienced in those last days and embracing their significance in this episode, Andrew will motivate you to discover strength and comfort to navigate this difficult period.
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Key Highlights from the Episode;
[00:00] Introduction to the show and quick bio of the quest; Andrew T. Shaw
[03:13] Andrew’s backstory and what he does in his space to make the world better
[05:21] Name of Andrew’s book and how you can get your copy
[07:54] The six months of Andrew’s dad in hospice care
[08:46] The unmatched benefits of starting hospice care sooner
[10:11] How hospice helps one get rid of the fear of death
[12:52] Andrew’s double tragedy of an injured mum while dad was in hospice
[16:23] The availability of nurses in the six months of his dad’s hospice care
[17:25] Things Andrew had to fix and adjust while going through hospice
[18:55] Experiences of his dad’s last week before passing on
[24:29] One of the greatest moments of communication he had with his dad
[27:33] The hard question to ask your loved one
[27:55] Wrap-up and end of the show
Notable Quotes● It’s always a blessing when hospice is started earlier. [08:46]
● Most people are never into the reality of death. Hospice aims to remove that fear and get you mentally ready. [10:11]
● As hard as it can be, you must gain the courage to ask your loved one how they would want a celebration of their life well lived to look like. [27:35]
Resources Mentioned- Marie’s other podcast, Hospice Encounters: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospice-encounters/id1622451693
- Andrew’s Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/Cheers-Dad-Audiobook/B0BKR4JBPD
- CHEERS, DAD: Blessings from his last week in Hospice by Andrew T. Shaw: https://amzn.to/3CBiTmd
If you would like to share an encounter with hospice, please email me at [email protected]
Do you want to Support this podcast with a coffee? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hospice.
Marie's Contact: [email protected] www.hospiceexplained.com http://buymeacoffee.com/hospice [email protected] Leave a Voicemail: 206-705-3080
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