Hospice Quinte: Changing Lives Podcast

Most people have a season they would call their favourite. Many like the summer time for the warmth and the outdoors, while some like the winter for staying cozy inside and the slower pace. But do the seasons have an impact on someone who is grieving the death of a loved one? On this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to look into the effect seasons have on the grieving process.  Written by: L...

With the new year upon us, many people take it as an opportunity to change and grow beyond the person they were in the past year. With this in mind, is there anything you can do in the next year to get yourself ready in the event that hospice palliative care is required for you or a loved one? On this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to go over some of the things that should be on your Hospi...

It’s the holiday season, and we are once again sending out our annual Holiday Letter Campaign. Every year we put together a letter that is sent out to all our supporters. In the spirit of the season, we ask them to keep us in mind when considering where their potential holiday donations may go toward. On this Episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to hear some testimonials from people who have had...

One of the most common questions we get at Hospice Quinte is some variation of how exactly someone can get into hospice. What do I need to do to get my loved one a bed at hospice? How do they qualify? How are people selected? On this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to talk to Hospice Quinte’s Clinical Care Coordinator Lisa Boomhour to learn more about the admissions process and how you or y...

Losing a loved one is difficult for many different reasons. If the person who has died is the exact person you would’ve gone to for support in the situation you are in, it can be even harder knowing they’re not there to help you through this tough time. So how do you find a new support system? On this episode of the Changing Lives Podcast, we’re going to look into found family.  Written by: Lee Mc...

There are a whole host of things that people who are dying think about before they die. A common fear is leaving something unfinished or something unsaid, and for someone who is an artist, confronting mortality can have a major impact on their final works. In this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to take a look at some famous examples of art made at the end of a person’s life, and how art ca...

Losing a loved one has a wide-ranging impact on a person. Depending on how big a role that person played in your life it can drastically change how your day-to-day looks without them there. Additionally, it can also change how you interact with other people around you, including your own family. On this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to go over how to grieve the loss of a loved one as a fa...

Have you recently become a caregiver? Or have you been providing care for a loved one for an extended period but never had any previous training or experience? On this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to help by giving you a few tips and tricks in our Caregiver Crash Course. Written by: Lee McConnell Support the show Listen on 91x FM You can listen to episodes of "Changing Lives" ...

This year marks Hospice Quinte’s 40th anniversary, and on this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to take a walk through the past and celebrate all the milestones and major events in Hospice Quinte’s past, as well as what’s in store for the future.  Featured in this episode: Hospice Quinte Volunteers Fran Burrows and Selina Harley, Hospice Quinte Executive Director Petra Lepage. Written by: Le...

One of the hardest parts of the grieving process after losing a loved one is that sometimes, basic small talk can remind you of them. From a co-worker asking how they are doing not knowing they’ve died, to a casual acquaintance trying to learn about your family or other friends, there are plenty of ways that someone may accidentally bump the wound of your grief. On this episode of Changing Lives,...

The development of technology seems to be getting faster and faster every year. Things once thought impossible are now reality. Science fiction is now science fact. The medical field is one area that typically sees a lot of these changes, so how will new methods and technologies impact how we process death? On this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to take a look at how the field of hospice p...

The news as an industry has been undergoing plenty of change in the past decade, with formats and methods of delivery seeming to change every few months. There seems to be more ways every day for people to learn about what’s going on in the world. But the one thing that hasn’t changed is that the news often features stories of depressing situations and difficult events.  On this episode of Changin...

It’s an almost ubiquitous trope in soap operas and other media. Someone who is dying confesses a deep, dark secret that changes the lives of everyone around them. While this is a common occurrence in fiction, how often does something like this actually happen in real life? On this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to investigate deathbed confessions. Written by: Lee McConnell Sources: https:/...

Regular listeners of the podcast will be well aware that grief comes in an endless number of forms for different people. But one type of grief is often overlooked. What happens when someone you know dies and your grief of them is complicated or perhaps even refuted by other people who are grieving the same loss? On this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to look into disenfranchised grief.  Wr...

It’s no secret that being in nature can change one's mood. Whether you’re happy, sad, stressed, or just need a break, oftentimes heading into the great outdoors can help to reset your brain and improve whatever situation you happen to be in. So how much can going outside help those who are dying?  On this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to take a look at what role nature plays in the e...

Volunteering can often be a very rewarding and fulfilling experience. Nearly all volunteers do so because it makes them feel good to give back to their community and help foster a sense of responsibility toward making things better for their selected cause. At Hospice Quinte, we rely on our volunteers to help keep our organization going. On this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to hear first...

Hospice care can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. For those receiving it, it means having the ability to have the best possible care at the end of their lives. For their loved ones, it means respite and reassurance that they are helping out in the best way possible. But what does it mean to those providing it? In this episode of Changing Lives, we will hear firsthand from some of the clini...

Here at Hospice Quinte, our staff and visiting volunteers deal with death and the grieving process almost daily. There have also been several episodes of this podcast that cover the topic of the grieving process and the rituals that different cultures around the world have around death. But how do animals process death? Do they have certain rituals or processes?  On this episode of Changing Lives,...

When someone close to you dies, there are a wide range of emotions and feelings that can pass through your mind and body. While everyone deals with death differently, there are some common ways people express grief. So if someone is dealing with a wide range of new emotions, how are they supposed to know when something isn’t a normal part of the grieving process? On this episode of Changing Lives,...

There are many different types of grief, and everyone processes the death of someone close to them in different ways. It’s one thing for a mature adult to work through their emotions following a loss, but what about someone who is still young and may not be as in touch with their feelings and how to deal with them? In this episode of Changing Lives, we’ll cover children’s grief, including how it d...

Death Cafes and Death Salons have been around for over a decade now and are continuing to grow in popularity. Maybe you’ve heard of them, but some might not know what they are or why people are organizing them. In this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to go over Death Cafes and Death Salons so that you’ll be ready should you wish to attend one in the future. Support the show Listen on 91x FM...

Losing a child is something no parent ever wants to go through. While it’s understandable that a parent wouldn’t want to even imagine something that tragic happening to them, it can and does unfortunately happen to people every day. July is Bereaved Parents Month and to mark the event, this episode of Changing Lives will cover some strategies for dealing with the death of a child. Support the show...

When a person is creating their end-of-life plan, there are a lot of decisions to be made. One of the big ones is what will be done with your body after you die. Most people are aware of the more common options, such as burial and cremation, but are there any other methods to choose from?  In this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to learn about some of the different ways your body can return...

Grief can be a difficult thing to work through. It can make everyday tasks like going to work or doing basic chores hard or impossible to do. It’s one thing to go through the death of a loved one alongside another friend or family member as you mourn that person’s death together, but what can you do to help someone you know who is working through the death of someone you didn’t know? On this week’...

Are you ready to hit the links? On this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to tell you a bit about our next fundraiser, our 4th Annual Golf Tournament presented by InspiAir. We’ll also let you know why we rely so much on donations, and where your money goes when you donate to Hospice Quinte. Support the show Listen on 91x FM You can listen to episodes of "Changing Lives"  on 91x FM e...