Hospice Quinte: Changing Lives Podcast

Spirituality means different things to different people. For some, religion and faith are part of their spirituality; others may look to cultural traditions to meet spiritual needs, and some may seek spiritual fulfilment in nature. In this week's Changing Lives Podcast we discuss traditions and spirituality at end of life. About Hospice Quinte Hospice Quinte assists terminally ill individuals...

May 2nd to the 8th marks National Hospice Palliative Care Week. This year’s theme, “The Light of My Life” is a campaign with a dual purpose – to provide us with an opportunity to shine a light on those who matter to us most, and to bring hospice palliative care issues to light. Learn more in this week's episode of Hospice Quinte's  Changing Lives Podcast. About Hospice Quinte Hospice Qui...

Becoming a caregiver can happen gradually without you even noticing it – you start calling more often, you cover more of the chores at home, you pick up their prescriptions – or it can happen quite quickly – they are given a diagnosis with a poor prognosis or they take a damaging fall, requiring urgent treatment and full-time care. In this week's Changing Lives Podcast we offer up some sugges...

Caring for someone is hard. You give a lot of yourself acting as an advocate for their care and assisting them in their daily lives. Though we can’t make your job as a caregiver easier, we do have a few suggestions from Caregiver Solutions to help you provide better care. Tune in to learn more in this week's Changing Lives Podcast. About Hospice Quinte Hospice Quinte assists terminally ill in...

Please note that some of the information in this podcast may be out of date. For the most up to date information on Hospice Quinte, please visit our website at HospiceQuinte.ca For over 10 years, Hospice Quinte has been planning to expand its services and address the need for a community-based Hospice Quinte Care Centre to serve individuals living across the greater Quinte Region. And now, aspirat...

Death is not something we need to fear. In fact, many people are able to die well because they think about it and plan for it ahead of time.  Learn more about how to prepare for a good end of life in this week's Changing Lives Podcast. About Hospice Quinte Hospice Quinte assists terminally ill individuals and their caregivers by offering them support and companionship. Visiting hospice servic...

Did you know that approximately 25%  of Canadians end up providing care for family members and friends suffering from a chronic illness or disability at some point in their lives? Unfortunately, unpaid caregivers are given little to no training before or while providing the care that they do. This can make them feel ill-equipped to care for their loved one.  Learn more in this week's Changing...

In Canada, the United States, Australia, and the UK, October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. Pregnancy and infant loss includes miscarriages, stillbirths, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and the death of a newborn. This is a difficult topic to cover as many people suffer these types of losses in silence. Learn more in this week's Changing Lives Podcast. About Hospice Quinte Hos...

Please note that some of the information in this podcast may be out of date. For the most up to date information on Hospice Quinte, please visit our website at HospiceQuinte.ca The COVID-19 pandemic has flipped the lives of caregivers upside down. Learn more about the even greater challenges caregivers are being faced with throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in this week's Changing Lives Podcast...

Healthy Aging Month was created to empower adults 45 and older to take charge of their lives and their health. This is not just about eating right and getting exercise, but also about planning ahead, like your end of life care. Learn more in this week's Changing Lives Podcast. About Hospice Quinte Hospice Quinte assists terminally ill individuals and their caregivers by offering them support...

Please note that some of the information in this podcast may be out of date. For the most up to date information on Hospice Quinte, please visit our website at HospiceQuinte.ca The pandemic came as a shock to us all and it completely changed how we do life. We may never go completely back to the way things were. The same is true about loss and bereavement. Learn more about how grieving the loss of...

You may have heard of a birth doula, but have you heard of a death doula? Just as a birth doula advocates for and cares for mothers in their pregnancy and birth journey, death doulas advocate for and care for the dying in their final days and death journey. Learn more about the duties and benefits of a death doula during an individual's final journey in this week's Changing Lives Podcast...

In 2015, the Quality of Death Index, which rates end-of-life quality in eighty different countries, found Canada to be ranked in 11th place overall. This is a decent position to be in, but we could be offering better end-of-life care to Canadians. So, if palliative care is not where it should be in Canada, this begs the question: how do the majority of Canadians wish to die and how do they end up...

Whenever we turn on the news or scroll through our social media feeds, it’s hard not to be reminded of all the terrible things going on in the world. For some, it can feel pretty important to stay up to date with the latest news and world events, but it’s also crucial to practice self-care when what we're being exposed to is affecting our mental health in a negative way. This week's Chan...

Please note that some of the information in this podcast may be out of date. For the most up to date information on Hospice Quinte, please visit our website at HospiceQuinte.ca 2020 is a year of celebration, growth and anticipation for Hospice Quinte, as it marks our 35th anniversary. This milestone also signifies a very special and exciting time in our organization’s history, as we prepare for ou...

Adults often see attending a memorial or funeral as part of the healing process, but are quick to shield children from the emotional experience. Instead, consider it as a teachable moment for children to be a part of. Listen in and learn more in this week's Changing Lives Podcast. About Hospice Quinte Hospice Quinte assists terminally ill individuals and their caregivers by offering them supp...

Special days and holidays can sometimes trigger memories and difficult emotions in individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one. For those who have lost a spouse or partner, Valentine's Day can feel particularly cruel because of its emphasis on togetherness, love, and romance. This week's Changing Lives Podcast focuses on coping with grief during Valentine's Day.  About...

February 4th is World Cancer Day, an annual day of awareness aimed at saving millions from preventable deaths each year, by educating the public about cancer and pressing governments and individuals across the world to take action against the disease. While the purpose of World Cancer Day is initially aimed at cancer awareness and prevention, Hospice Quinte would like to take this opportunity to d...

Welcome to Heart to Heart with Hospice Quinte. Each episode we have important and worthwhile conversations about hospice palliative care and end of life issues. Your host, Jennifer May-Anderson, tackles the tough issues with tenderness and the difficult discussions with dignity.   This episode, Jennifer is joined by Galen Nuttall, a Financial Planner with Freedom 55 Financial, to discuss financial...

Research recently conducted by CARENET showed that up to 70% of seriously ill, hospitalized elderly Canadians have been given invasive end-of-life treatments that they simply did not want. Apart from this fact being bothersome, it would strike close to home if it was your mother or your grandfather. And maybe someday, it will be you receiving care you don’t want to have. Listen in to this week&apo...

Welcome to Heart to Heart with Hospice Quinte. Each episode we have important and worthwhile conversations about hospice palliative care and end of life issues. Your host, Jennifer May-Anderson, tackles the tough issues with tenderness and the difficult discussions with dignity.   This episode, Jennifer is joined by Dr. Glenn Griffin, a family doctor based in Trenton, to discuss what prompted him...

Since 1985, Hospice Quinte has been improving the lives of the terminally ill, and their families, by offering support and companionship through visiting hospice services. Hospice Quinte also provides support and care for the bereaved as well as for struggling caregivers. In a day and age where everything comes with a price tag, Hospice Quinte's services are provided at absolutely no charge b...

While we all have our struggles getting through the winter months, grieving the loss of someone close to you during the winter can be more challenging than during the sunny days of the other seasons. With the winter season among us, it’s beneficial to us all to learn a little bit more about why winter is the worst for grief. Listen in to this week's Changing Lives Podcast to learn more. About...

With the end of another year, comes an array of celebration – everywhere we turn people seem to be happy and enjoying the holidays. But for individuals who have recently lost someone they love; the holiday season can feel more like something they need to get through, rather than enjoy. While there is very little that we can do to fix the pain of loss our grieving loved ones are facing, we can brin...

Welcome to Heart to Heart with Hospice Quinte. Each episode we have important and worthwhile conversations about hospice palliative care and end of life issues. Your host, Jennifer May-Anderson, tackles the tough issues with tenderness and the difficult discussions with dignity.   This episode, Jennifer is joined by Linda Van Norman, a Visiting Volunteer with Hospice Quinte, to discuss her persona...