Presentation Library

HSM’s bereavement team offer practical tips for those grieving a loss and caring for someone at end of life while also addressing the challenges of grief for Alzheimer’s & Dementia patients and their caregivers.

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Terry Perkins Mitman
Author

When her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Terry couldn’t imagine the challenges as well as the joys that would be intertwined in her caregiving journey. We talk with her about how hospice helped them through their journey.

Book Resources

Kimberly Mann and Kim Crabill
Community Liaisons

Every year on April 16 we are reminded of the value of advanced planning on National Healthcare Decisions Day.  Join us to learn about Maine's Advance Health Care Directive.

Maine Advance Health Care Directive

Fernando Moreno, MD
Medical Director

Medical Director Fernando Moreno discusses cognitive decline and how hospice can be a valuable partner to caregivers and patients.

FAST Scale

Barbara Karnes, RN

Hospice educator Barbara Karnes joins us to kick off National Hospice and Palliative Care Month with useful materials and ideas to help us in our hospice journeys.

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Jason C. Libby, NP, ACHPN & Kimberly Mann

Jason Libby, HSM's Nurse Practitioner Supervisor, answers your questions about dementia and when hospice is appropriate.

Maine State Resources for caregivers

Annette Drouin R.N., Kelly Gillian R.N., and Kristen Stevens R.N.

Three hospice nurses share details of their jobs, from why they chose this profession to what is the best part of their job.

Learn More about our Care Team

Advance care planning may help you reduce stress by knowing that you are prepared for whatever the future holds for you.

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Our expert panelists answer your questions on grief and provide some resources to help through the holiday season.

Resources and Activities

Kelly Blanchette, CT, CCLS,
Bereavement Services Manager

Loss and grief are a normal part of life.  Kelly explores the spectrum of grief, show us how to recognize grief in ourselves and others, and provides helpful resources.

Grief and Bereavement Resources

David Gant, Mady Tyack, Louise Boisvert, Theresa O'Donnell, Barbara Price, Cheryl Figg and Mary Googins

Help us celebrate our 15 years of service to Southern Maine by hearing from our wonderful staff about the care provided at 'The House' and how this work has enriched their lives.

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Fernando Moreno, M.D.,
Medical Director

Hospice of Southern Maine's Medical Director Dr. Moreno gives a history of hospice care and discusses how we work together as a community to provide expert medical care at end of life.

Barbara Karnes, RN

Barbara Karnes, RN, nurse, educator, international best-selling author talks in depth about Gone From My Sight, and gives us insight into caring for the dying for hospice workers and families.

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Kim Crabill, Kathy Leddy, Starr Cloutier, Sarah Liziewski, Allen Wilbur

If you're interested in learning more about becoming a hospice volunteer,  our Volunteer Services Manager, Kathy Leddy, and three of her wonderful volunteers describe their experiences and training.

Learn about volunteering for HSM!

Jason Libby, MSN, NP, ACHPN
NP Supervisor

In a shorter version of his previous presentation, Jason presents on how hospice helps to keep our patients comfortable at end of life.

Hospice Medications

Caroline O'Malley-Scott, Lindsay Roan & Betty Fortuin

Our expert panel provides ideas on how to plan for end-of-life.

Resources

Daryl Cady, CEO

Daryl discusses the differences in hospice philosophies and how to choose the best hospice for your needs.

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Carol Schoneberg
Former Bereavement Support Counselor

Taking care of a loved one can take a toll on the caregiver.  Carol Schoneberg walks us through ways to support the caregiver, whether it's you or someone else.

Recommended Caregiver Resources

Rev. Larry Greer
Pastoral Coordinator

To live life fully and truly understand your loved ones and their wishes, it's important to have open, honest conversations which can be tough.  Larry gives us some help.

Presentation Notes

Nicole Ruginski, RN,
Admission Nurse

Clinicians, like everyone else, need practice to hone their skill.  Nicole offers ideas for how to have conversations about serious illness during this brief webinar.

Serious Illness Conversation Guide

Carol Schoneberg
Former Bereavement Support Counselor

Holidays are one of the hardest times of the year for people who are grieving a loved one, whether they died yesterday or decades ago.

Helpful Holiday Resources

Michelle Bradbury, RN, CHPN
Training and Development Manager

Michelle discusses hospice eligibility, the Interdisciplinary Team, and other important facets of hospice.

Downloadable Informational Brochure

Jess Vickerson, FNP-C, ACHPN, MSW

Jess helps clinicians find the way to have conversations about serious illness with patients and their families.

Presentation Notes

Jason Libby, MSN, NP, ACHPN
NP Supervisor

In this video meant primarily for clinicians, Jason Libby describes the tools that hospice providers use to provide comfort and ease symptoms at end of life.

Hospice Medication 'Tool Kit'

Elizabeth Szatkowski, LCSW
Social Services Manager

Elizabeth details how, why, and when is the best time to refer yourself or your loved ones to hospice.

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