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Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula
Join host Traci Arieli for "Comforting Closure," a podcast where the often silent topics of aging, death, and grieving are explored with compassion and clarity. Each episode features guests who share practical advice, emotional insights, and spiritual perspectives to illuminate these natural yet seldom discussed aspects of life. Dive into tender conversations designed to demystify and destigmatize these experiences, offering solace and understanding to those navigating life's final chapters. Grab a warm drink and find a moment of peace amidst profound transitions with "Comforting Closure."
Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula
Hospice Care 101: Hospice Foundation of America on What Families Need to Know
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In this episode of Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula, host Traci Arieli is joined by Angela Novas, a nurse and Palliative and Hospice Care Consultant for the Hospice Foundation of America. Together, they discuss hospice care. Angela shares her journey in hospice work, common misconceptions about hospice, and its benefits, including improving quality of life and, in many cases, extending it.
Key takeaways include:
- What hospice care is and how it differs from other types of medical care.
- Early enrollment in hospice can provide patients and families with invaluable support.
- Common myths, like whether hospice means “giving up” or that it’s only for those in their final days.
- Practical advice on how families can take full advantage of hospice services, including grief counseling and caregiver support.
Links/Resources
- Guest: Angela Novas' Website - Hospice Foundation of America - https://hospicefoundation.org
- Host: Traci Arieli’s Website - https://www.comfortingclosure.com
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