The Hospice Regulatory Landscape

If you are a medical professional, work in the hospice industry, or have or are close to having an end of life issue with a loved one, this week’s video will be particularly interesting to you.  I am honored to introduce you to Judi Lund Person, VP of Regulatory and Compliance with National Hospice &…

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Grief, What to Say…When You Don’t Know What To Say

Lori Pederson, after her mother’s death when she was only 24 years old, became passionate about helping support people who are grieving a loss.  Lori created the website, www.ididnotknowwhattosay.com which offers many helpful suggestions and tips on how you can support people who are grieving.  In this video, Lori offers suggestions on ways you can…

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Legal planning for end-of-life

It is my honor to introduce you to Robert Fleming, an elder law attorney and partner with Fleming & Curti, PLC in Tucson, Arizona, an expert in elder law.  This video underscores the importance of getting your advance care documents done well in advance of a medical issue, serious illness or when the unexpected happens. …

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Love Changes the Energy of Your Story

Meet Mia Saenz, a former hospice nurse, now love teacher and coach, life coach, and 3rd generation Metaphysical Practitioner.   This video of Mia will open your mind and heart to important ways to connect with yourself on a deeper level, and connect with others, including those you love who may have a serious illness or…

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Planning Ahead for the Inevitable

I am happy to share with you this week Barbara Bates Sedoric, President and Founder of LastingMatters and author of The LastingMatters Organizer.  After going through the unexpected death of her mother, and months of searching for various important documents, Barbara created The LastingMatters Organizer which was named a “Must Read in 2014” by NHPR. …

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Understanding Wishes: The importance of talking early and often!

This week’s video blog features an interview with Catherine Sevier, PhD, RN, AOCN and North Carolina State President of AARP.  Catherine discusses the AARP website, www.aarp.org , which is chock a block full of valuable information and resources for people, young and old.  Spoiler alert – anyone can join AARP!  I bet you did not…

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Preparing for Death as a Rite of Passage

I am excited to share with you a unique and inspiring interview with Kitty Edwards, a shamanic practitioner who helps those confronted by terminal illness find the courage to release their fears.  Kitty’s website, www.livinganddyingconsciously.org , offers amazing workshops for medical professionals, care givers and those with a terminal illness.  Kitty teaches ways you can…

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End of Life Through A Unique Perspective

If you are not familiar with DS Moss and his podcast, allow me to introduce you and invite you to enjoy and learn from the people he has interviewed about their take on living and dying.  He has a fabulous unique approach to this topic. Memento Mori is Latin for Remember that you will die…

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Dementia and Hospice/Palliative Care

Happy New Year!  After taking some time off for the holidays, I am happy to be back and hope each of you enjoyed your holiday and are looking forward to a great 2019 filled with laughter, love and special moments with those you love. I was honored to be the featured guest on a podcast…

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Doctors Need Coaches Too

Christmas is one week from today, and here is my holiday gift to all doctors and health care providers.  Please watch this short video – less than 3 minutes – by Atul Gawande, surgeon and author of Being Mortal. Remember, It’s About How You LIVE! Tina It’s About How You LIVE!  Tina Ketchie https://www.itsabouthowyoulive.com/ 336-655-0200…

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