The Heart of Hospice Podcast

In this episode Jerry shares a very personal hospice story. in 2013, after a basic knee replacement surgery, Jerry's mother began experiencing respiratory failure, that eventually led to her being placed in hospice care at home.  The experience opened his eyes to hospice care from the family's perspective. That alone was revealing and changed the focus of his hospice work in the future. But it als...

5 for Friday is a weekly 5 minute focused discussion to provide you with some encouragement at the end of your busy week. We keep it short (it is Friday, after all), but offer you something interesting, informative, and maybe even entertaining.    In this episode Helen & Jerry talk about the mission and purpose of The Heart of Hospice. It's just a quick look at why we do what we do. 

Myths about hospice continue to abound. In this episode we will demystify the common myths of hospice, and share information that is accurate and up-to-date. Open and honest information is needed to eliminate the fear and mystery that surrounds hospice care. In today's episode our Heart of Hospice tip recommends the website happify (12:00). To go directly to the website just follow this link . We...

History doesn't have to be dry and boring. Helen & Jerry discuss the history of hospice, the people who made hospice what it is, and how it has evolved through the years to become what it is today. In this episode, The Heart of Hospice tip focuses on the website eHospice.com. To go directly to that page, click on this link . We encourage you to contact us with any questions regarding hospice,...

Welcome to the introductory episode of The Heart of Hospice. Helen & Jerry share the stories of their journey to becoming hospice professionals. They will also discuss the mission and vision of The Heart of Hospice, and what to expect on future episodes. In this episode, The Heart of Hospice tip focuses on the website eHospice.com. To go directly to that page, click on this link . We encourage...