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Our Way of Caring: Vantage Hospice Podcast [Episode 4] - Coping with Holiday Grief & Traditions
11/26/24 • 23 min
Our Way of Caring: Vantage Hospice Podcast [Episode 4] - Coping with Holiday Grief & Traditions
In this episode of the Vantage Hospice podcast, host Nicole welcomes Beth Fortier, the Director of Social Work and Psychosocial Services at Vantage. Beth shares her extensive experience in hospice care and her passion for supporting patients and families. They discuss the emotional challenges of grief during the holiday season, particularly for those with a loved one in hospice care. Beth provides insights on coping mechanisms, maintaining or changing traditions, and the importance of acknowledging one’s feelings.
The episode emphasizes the need for anticipatory grief support, sharing memories, and allowing oneself grace during this tough time.
00:00 Introduction to Vantage Hospice Podcast
00:09 Meet Ms. Beth Fortier
00:45 Discussing Grief and the Holidays
02:28 Anticipatory Grief During the Holidays
04:24 Coping Mechanisms and Traditions
06:53 Personal Stories and Experiences
19:46 Involving Loved Ones in Holiday Festivities
22:56 Final Thoughts and Resources
Helpful Articles by Vantage Hospice & Palliative Care:
- Get-Togethers While Coping with a Terminally Ill Loved One
- Honoring Memories and Sharing Gratitude: Embracing the Spirit of the Holidays Amidst Serious Illness
Vantage Hospice & Palliative Care
Our Mission
Vantage Hospice, LLC is dedicated to providing individualized hospice care with services specially tailored to the physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs of patients with life limiting illness, their families and the community, by delivering high quality and compassionate care.
We strive to create a culture dedicated to meeting the needs of our patients, families and employees based on the principles of dignity, respect and compassion.
Hospice recognizes dying as part of the normal process of living and focuses on maintaining the quality of remaining life. It affirms life and neither hastens nor postpones death through a multidisciplinary team approach. Hospice is not a place. It is philosophy.
Our Way of Caring: Vantage Hospice Podcast [Episode 4] - Coping with Holiday Grief & Traditions
In this episode of the Vantage Hospice podcast, host Nicole welcomes Beth Fortier, the Director of Social Work and Psychosocial Services at Vantage. Beth shares her extensive experience in hospice care and her passion for supporting patients and families. They discuss the emotional challenges of grief during the holiday season, particularly for those with a loved one in hospice care. Beth provides insights on coping mechanisms, maintaining or changing traditions, and the importance of acknowledging one’s feelings.
The episode emphasizes the need for anticipatory grief support, sharing memories, and allowing oneself grace during this tough time.
00:00 Introduction to Vantage Hospice Podcast
00:09 Meet Ms. Beth Fortier
00:45 Discussing Grief and the Holidays
02:28 Anticipatory Grief During the Holidays
04:24 Coping Mechanisms and Traditions
06:53 Personal Stories and Experiences
19:46 Involving Loved Ones in Holiday Festivities
22:56 Final Thoughts and Resources
Helpful Articles by Vantage Hospice & Palliative Care:
- Get-Togethers While Coping with a Terminally Ill Loved One
- Honoring Memories and Sharing Gratitude: Embracing the Spirit of the Holidays Amidst Serious Illness
Vantage Hospice & Palliative Care
Our Mission
Vantage Hospice, LLC is dedicated to providing individualized hospice care with services specially tailored to the physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs of patients with life limiting illness, their families and the community, by delivering high quality and compassionate care.
We strive to create a culture dedicated to meeting the needs of our patients, families and employees based on the principles of dignity, respect and compassion.
Hospice recognizes dying as part of the normal process of living and focuses on maintaining the quality of remaining life. It affirms life and neither hastens nor postpones death through a multidisciplinary team approach. Hospice is not a place. It is philosophy.
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In this insightful episode of the Vantage Hospice podcast, host Nicole Knight welcomes Kristen Schwab, a specialized hospice dietitian. Kristen discusses her transition from traditional dietetics to hospice care, sharing vital insights on end-of-life nutrition. The conversation covers topics such as 'pleasure feeding,' the use and limitations of PEG tubes, managing common issues like constipation, and debunking myths around dietary supplements. They also delve into the balance between diabetes management and comfort-focused care, emphasizing the importance of allowing patients to enjoy their favorite foods. Practical tips on fortifying meals, hydrating effectively, and adapting food textures to reduce aspiration risks are shared, alongside advice on identifying muscle wasting. This episode aims to provide caregivers with essential information and support to ensure comfort, peace, and nourishment for patients during their final stages of life.
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00:16 Kristen Schwab's Journey to Hospice Dietetics
00:47 The Role of Nutrition in Hospice Care
01:38 Tips for Families on Feeding Loved Ones
03:01 PEG Tubes and End-of-Life Decisions
04:12 Managing Swallowing Issues
05:45 Addressing Constipation in Hospice Patients
07:04 The Role of Vitamins and Supplements
08:02 Diabetes Management at the End of Life
09:36 Challenges of Feeding at the End of Life
11:31 Wound Care and Nutrition at End of Life
12:20 Encouraging Pleasure Feeding
13:31 Understanding the Dying Process
14:27 Managing Food Textures and Diets
19:18 Tube Feeding Decisions in Hospice
23:14 Supporting Families Through the Process
23:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Vantage Hospice & Palliative Care
Our Mission
Vantage Hospice, LLC is dedicated to providing individualized hospice care with services specially tailored to the physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs of patients with life limiting illness, their families and the community, by delivering high quality and compassionate care.
We strive to create a culture dedicated to meeting the needs of our patients, families and employees based on the principles of dignity, respect and compassion.
Hospice recognizes dying as part of the normal process of living and focuses on maintaining the quality of remaining life. It affirms life and neither hastens nor postpones death through a multidisciplinary team approach. Hospice is not a place. It is philosophy.
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In this episode of the Vantage Hospice podcast, we sit down with Angelica, the volunteer coordinator, to discuss the integral role of volunteers in the hospice community. Angelica shares her journey from a hospice volunteer to her current role, emphasizing the importance of volunteer work and detailing the various opportunities available, including direct and indirect support for patients and their families. She also elaborates on CMS's 5% volunteer requirement, the impact of volunteers on patient care, and stories of meaningful connections. Listeners will gain insights into how to become a volunteer, the types of activities involved, and the profound effect volunteerism has on both the patients and the volunteers themselves.
00:00 Introduction to Vantage Hospice Podcast
00:13 Meet Angelica: Volunteer Coordinator
00:57 Angelica's Journey into Hospice Care
01:41 Understanding the 5% Volunteer Requirement
03:10 Roles and Opportunities for Volunteers
04:07 Direct Volunteer Activities
06:52 Indirect Volunteer Activities
07:36 Becoming a Volunteer: Process and Requirements
11:08 Heartwarming Volunteer Stories
13:04 Caregiver Relief and Support
14:55 Special Talents and Community Involvement
17:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Vantage Hospice & Palliative Care
Our Mission
Vantage Hospice, LLC is dedicated to providing individualized hospice care with services specially tailored to the physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs of patients with life limiting illness, their families and the community, by delivering high quality and compassionate care.
We strive to create a culture dedicated to meeting the needs of our patients, families and employees based on the principles of dignity, respect and compassion.
Hospice recognizes dying as part of the normal process of living and focuses on maintaining the quality of remaining life. It affirms life and neither hastens nor postpones death through a multidisciplinary team approach. Hospice is not a place. It is philosophy.
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Transcript
Welcome back to Vantage Hospice, our podcast. Today I have with me Ms. Beth Fortier, who is our Director of social work and psychosocial services for Vantage. So just tell us a little bit about yourself, Ms. Beth. I have been doing this for about 20 years. I've been in hospice. So I've been a social worker for probably 25 years. And I love hospice. It's a passion. I love working with patients and families, as you know. That is my passion and just really end of life ca
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