Age Well Die Well

"As I sat on the beach that day — sand between my toes, with my best friends from college at my side — I thought of how conversations about how we want to live at the end of our lives can and should happen whenever the opportunity arises. We should talk with those we care about where we feel comfortable and safe. We can have these discussions as often as we need them to make sure we are heard and listened to."

In her blog, our very own Patty Webster writes about the gift of starting conversations with your loved ones, how this can come up in any setting, with anyone it feels right to talk about with!

Check out Patty's full blog here: https://theconversationproject.org/tcp-blog/beach-conversations/

Afterlifeapp.net

Shape a legacy that evolves with life Final wishes, letters, memories, photos and planning your ifnal celebration. Be remembered how you want to be remembered.

I can relate! I wouldn't give up for the life of me, what it means to grieve, because this is the consequence of loving, living, connecting, having the consciousnesses of Being Human

What's your Monday morning mantra?
Here's mine,"This week is going to be filled with miracles, abundance, joy, breakthroughs, goodness and pure love."

David Kessler is a grief expert whom I highly recommend to people experiencing loss of a loved one; no matter the relationship, the circumstances around the death ( sudden, long drawn out, su***de, etc) . Nurse Julie is also doing a wonderful normalizing and educating our world on death and dying and what it looks like. She is an expert and using social media in epic form to let people know more about death process and all that goes with it.
As I like to say, "I like to help people live their best life - until their last breath" and discussions like these, and hearing from experts like this make a huge impact. Hospice nurse julie

Join us on Tuesday, July 9th at 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET for a free online discussion with Hospice nurse julie and death and grief specialist, David Kessler to demystify death. info at https://bit.ly/4cAcPKk

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The next FREE Level One class is July 25th.
Go to the website www.doulagivers.com and you can register on the first page for the next webinar!

End-of-Life Care Education | Doulagivers Doulagivers end-of-life doula training equips you to help individuals and their families through the end of life process. Become end of life doula (death doula)!

In the ICU, what is a good death? by Marla Paul What is a good death for a patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)? The answer to that question may depend on whether you ask a family member of a patient or the physician, who are n…

A death certificate is an official government-issued document that states the cause, location, and time of death. It is also necessary for cremation or burial (if dealing with a funeral home, they can help obtain this)

Millionaire Mindset Series

Check this link out, and meet my friend and business mentor Renee- https://www.facebook.com/share/p/biKByn8z9SLz8GSS/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Renee has a big heart and is an expert at helping businesses grow!

Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, these simple principles can make a big difference. Keep learning, adapt to new opportunities, and connect with others to drive your business forward. 💼🚀

Let's connect how we can transform your business challenges into opportunities. Drop a comment below or send me a direct message. Few spots open to book a call, click this link https://bit.ly/3V05tKb

Speaking of Veterans... and End of life issues.

1 in 4 Medicare hospice patients is a U.S. military veteran. End of life workers need to know how to take care of their special needs and enhance their quality of life. It’s important for EOL teams to know the signs of PTSD and how to listen when these patients (and their caregivers!) are communicating what they need.

Many military veterans experience trauma, guilt, and anger, causing what is identified as “soul injury”. Having a soul injury or PTSD creates a need for specialized care. Opus Peace has a great inventory tool for assessing whether someone has experienced a soul injury. The Soul Inventory is available for free on the Opus Peace website. You can access the Soul Injury Inventory here.

Every discipline on the hospice team, including the End of Life (or Death) Doula, brings skills that seriously ill and terminally ill veterans need. The caregivers providing support for those veterans need support as well. Those caregivers are advocates, coordinators, and spokespersons for the veterans they care about.

https://pod.co/the-heart-of-hospice-podcast/how-to-best-serve-military-veterans-on-hospice

Watch CBS Mornings: Book's lessons on life, approaching death - Full show on CBS Author Alua Arthur helps people prepare for the end of their lives. Her new book is called, "Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End." It offers lessons learned from clients and her own experiences.

An online death talks, Death type cafe, looks like a wonderful opportunity to join in. My friend, fellow Doulagiver and nurse, Christine Soza is offering this.

Death over Tea-Free Online Event Join us for Death over Tea! Are you ready to dive into thought-provoking discussions over a cup of tea? Join the Conversation!

Love this thread and comments.

Young , children caregivers are growing in numbers like never before. The need for in home care is growing like crazy. (Many reasons). Reality is children under 18 year old are taking major caregiving roles. Reality: I've seen it first hand; where a 10 year assist a grandparent with repositioning or elimination needs, spoon feeding or drinking assistance. Ive had patients tell me their young family member was the person who administered their IV medications. Often times, the child navigates the HC system for the sick person, rather it's a parent or grandparent.
The children I've seen in action are empathetic, aware, organized, respectful, organized, conscience, responsible as they have grown up fast to make a difference in the household. These children are missing out on a lot ( imo) but their empathy, compassion and ability to live and be connected are priceless and can't really be taught.
(( I look around at a majority of kiddos, and can't imagine if they had to be in this situation).

Families struggling to afford home care leading to more youth caregivers: nonprofit founder Connie Siskowski, president of the American Association of Caregiving Youth, said the economy and an aging population needing more complex care has led to more youth caregivers.

You can make a difference! Volunteers just like you share kindness and touch lives here at COA. Here are our current volunteer needs:

Front Desk Receptionist – We have an opportunity for a Volunteer to cover the front desk at the Coast Community Center. Duties include greeting participants, checking the participant into the computer and accurately logging the activities in which the participant will partake. If you enjoy meeting people, can pay attention to detail and able to work independently this could be your opportunity. Hours would be approximately 8:30 – 11:30 and we have several days needing coverage. This individual could also help at the Coffee Bar and the Donation Store.

Kitchen Packing – We have several opportunities for helping to pack meals in our kitchen located on Marine Street. If you are available in the mornings between 8:00-8:30 and 10:00 -10:30, we can use your help. Monday – 2 people, Tuesday- 2 people, Wednesday - 2 people, Thursday – 1 person and Friday – 3 people. This is an ideal opportunity to Volunteer and ‘give back” in a meaningful way.

Chair Exercise in Nocatee – We have an opportunity for a Volunteer to lead chair exercise sessions. Day of the week is flexible, either on Tuesday or Wednesday mornings for 1-1/2 hours. This would be a one-hour session with 15 min prep and 15 min wrap up, before and after each session. This is an opportunity to help elder citizens while staying fit and have fun at the same time!

Cutters and Clippers – It’s that time of year again, the grass is getting greener and it needs cutting! We are looking to build our Cutters and Clippers teams who take care of yards for seniors living independently who can no longer maintain their yards. These teams meet on Thursday mornings at 180 Marine Street 8:00 – 12:00, with lunch included! We are looking to build several teams consisting of 8 members each. Please consider volunteering if you like doing yard work and being out in the fresh air.

Care Connection – Has an opportunity for an individual to pick up and/or deliver donated items. This is an ongoing opportunity on an “as needed” basis, for 2 to 4 hours. The day of the week is flexible – Monday thru Friday.

Hastings Senior Center – Is seeking volunteers to help in the following areas. 1) Administrative and Clerical tasks, 2) Organizing spaces/closets/supplies 3) Assistance with special events, activities and programs. This is an ongoing need on Mondays and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.

This is your opportunity to help fill your empty hours and help others at the same time! For more information or to schedule your interview, please contact COA's Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected] or (904) 209-3686.

No reason to be Scared

'No reason to be scared': Why some are turning to 'death doulas' as the end approaches They go by many names — “death doula,” “departure doula,” “death midwife” — and they can assist with a variety of emotional and logistical needs.

Where Do We Go after We Die? By Deepak Chopra, MD, FACP, FRCP

Loneliness - is hard to stomach. There are 'so many aspects' of loneliness, that we can't really imagine until our in the situation's. Awareness is essential so as to prevent and or turn it around, and minimize it as quickly as possible.

5 Signs an Aging Adult is Experiencing Loneliness Home Instead shares indicators an older adult may be feeling lonely and isolated and could benefit from a helping hand and more consistent companionship.

Unfortunately there are so many expert scammers out there and they can be very convincing. Don't be scammed. be empowered, you're in control.
Any unsolicited call or inquiry - be Leary of. Never give any information even when they want to verify so nicely. It helps to call the agency back at the numbers you know are to be real, that are listed in your cards. This goes for any account you have.

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) covers a wide variety of services a provider may offer to monitor or assess certain chronic conditions.

SMPs have received reports of RPM claims appearing on Medicare statements, like the Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) and/or Explanation of Benefits (EOB), without beneficiaries recognizing these services.

If you notice any RPM claims on your Medicare statement that you did not authorize, contact your local SMP.

Should we discuss end of life, death with children? In my expert option, Definitely. As we normalize discussions, with honest, loving kindness, decrease fear, the reality of life having an ending point is real. Truth.

As a hospice nurse, I've witnessed firsthand the impact of death on families and the profound intuitive understanding children can have when it's explained with care.

In sharing stories from the bedside, we uncover the lasting effects of shielding children from death and argue for their inclusion in the dying process.

In this week’s episode of the Ask a Death Doula Podcast, How to Talk with Children About Death, we peel back the layers of this topic and reveal why it's essential to introduce our youngest minds to the concept of mortality in a natural, healthy way.

Watch Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/o_PkDPlxEz4?si=NToKAbQU4q3l0vXZ

We’re not just discussing the end of life; we're advocating for an early and healthy relationship with its reality. The lack of honest conversation about death sets children up to have a dysfunctional relationship with it their ENTIRE life.

Our next FREE public webinar this week is all about OSTEOPOROSIS with an esteemed endocrinologist – perfect to kick off National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month!💫

Join us for the next “Buff Bones® Presents: Meet the Experts” series with our health sponsor . Learn about risk factors for bone loss, diagnostic tools to treat and assess fracture risk, along with labwork and evaluations that endocrinologists often perform. Osteoporosis medications will be discussed along with risks and benefits of calcium and vitamin D supplementation.

Join us Thursday, May 2 at 4pm PT / 7pm ET on “Osteoporosis and endocrinology: Latest trends and treatments” with Dr. Deepashree Gupta, MD, board certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, and also Assistant Clinical Professor in the Division of Endocrinology for the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

The hour long presentation includes Q&A – get your questions ready!

Part of our mission at Buff Bones® is education – on bone health, osteoporosis, and your body. We recognize that various systems of the body affect bone health as do a number of lifestyle factors, and that menopause can be a time of so many changes.

🔗 Prep your questions and sign up through the link in bio! (Don’t worry if you can’t make the livestream – you can still get the recording if you sign up!)

Have you ever met with an endocrinologist? How was the experience? Let us know in the comments below.👇
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