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Dispelling the Myths of Grief

There are a lot of misconceptions in our society about the grieving process, which can hamper and cause undue anxiety for individuals as they grieve. In this episode, our Bereavement Counselors will look at some of these misconceptions and share an understanding which we hope will resonate with the many facets of grief experience that individuals may encounter.

Volunteer Services: Dedication and Commitment to End-of-Life Care

Did you know that our Volunteer Program has several diverse opportunities through which volunteers can dedicate their time? Join us in conversation with Heather Boyle, our Director of Volunteer Services, as she shares details about the various facets of care within our program. She describes each discipline in detail, additional trainings built into the program, and how our program’s flexibility supports volunteer retention and growth.

Giving the Gift of Time

In this episode, we speak with guest Heather Boyle, Director of Volunteer Services, about the substantial Volunteer Program at Montgomery Hospice and Prince George’s Hospice. She describes the history of our program, our robust training, skills that help volunteers maintain morale and longevity in the field, and more.

The Power of Having an Advance Care Plan

In this episode, we speak with guests Reverend Dr. Sterling King Jr, retired pastor, and his wife Dr. Rosalyn King, retired pharmacist, about their personal experience with Advance Care Planning. This includes workshops, family situations, spiritual conversations, and throughout it all -  how they saw the value of having an advance care plan.

For more information and resources about Advance Care Planning, please visit www.montgomeryhospice.org/acp. 

¿Qué son los Cuidados Paliativos?

Una conversación con la Dra. Lissa Berroa Garcia, en la que nos explica qué son los Cuidados Paliativos y de qué manera nos pueden ayudar a manejar diversos síntomas cuando tenemos una enfermedad seria. Ella nos explica como los cuidados paliativos pueden ayudar al paciente a manejar los efectos - tanto de la propia enfermedad como los de los tratamientos severos - y ayudan a mejorar su calidad de vida.

What is Palliative Care, in Spanish

What We Hear, What We Hold: Listening to Loss

Grief is an experience that can leave us feeling vulnerable and messy. Join us as we talk with Kip Ingram, our Director of Bereavement and Susan Wilensky, our Montgomery Kids bereavement counselor, as they share with us what makes for good listening, the gift of silence, and the importance of being non-judgmental when in the presence of somebody grieving the loss of a loved one.  Listen to this timely conversation as we recognize Grief Awareness Day and the losses many of us have experienced in recent times.

End-of-Life Care in the LGBTQ Community

In this episode, we feature a panel with two hospice staff and members of the LGBTQ community, having an open discussion that aims to address the needs of the LGBTQ community at the end of life. The host and panelists identify some misconceptions in caring for LGBTQ patients, discuss spirituality, and explore ways in which professional caregivers can be more supportive for the aging LGBTQ community at the end of life.

 

Ending song credit: “Born This Way” by Lady Gaga.

Hospital-based Palliative Care

We are joined by a Hospice and Palliative Care Physician from White Oak Adventist Hospital, Dr. John Dunkle, our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. David Schrier, and our staff Hospice Liaison, Robin Ross, in a panel conversation on advance care planning and the value of palliative care in a hospital setting. This timely discussion addressed some of the major parts of the process: what could trigger a palliative care consult in the hospital, when is the best time to refer, how the transition from discharge to a palliative care team happens, and more.

Advance Care Planning in African American Communities: Dr. Anderson’s Journey

We are having a conversation with Dr. Gloria Anderson, an expert in Advance Care Planning. Join us as she shares her personal journey towards making healthcare decisions for herself and loved ones - and how this has shaped her career in advocating for Advance Care Planning in African American communities.

Palliative Care Special Edition: What is Palliative Care?

In this special edition episode on palliative care, hear from a panel of expert clinicians at Palliative Medicine Consultants on: what palliative care is, when it is appropriate, their experience in the field, and the difference that palliative medicine can make in the patient's daily life.