Episode 3: Helen Bauer, Hospice Care: The Challenges for Families, Embracing Personal Agency and How Death Doulas Can Help

Hospice Care:  The Challenges for Families, Embracing Personal Agency, and How Death Doulas can help ease the Journey 

Helen Bauer of The Heart of Hospice Podcast shares her experiences as a Certified Hospice and Palliative Registered Nurse, exploring the many challenges patients and families may face when they enter Hospice.  

We uncover some of these challenges and Helen offers tips and guidance that can be invaluable in supporting individuals and families to embrace personal agency and advocacy in their healthcare and navigate the hospice experience based on what matters most to them.

ABOUT HELEN BAUER: 

Helen Bauer has been a nurse for over 30 years, specializing in hospice and end of life care since 2009. She's a Certified Hospice and Palliative Registered Nurse with experience in patient care, nursing management, quality, and compliance.  Her passion for advocacy at end of life can be heard on The Heart of Hospice podcast talking about hospice philosophy, how to get the most from your hospice experience, and advance care planning.  Over the years, Helen's helped hundreds of families and hospice professionals navigate their hospice journeys by providing support, education, and encouragement.     

Website:  www.theheartofhospice.com       

Facebook: www.facebook.com/theheartofhospice

Instagram: www.instagram.com/theheartofhospice

Twitter - @thehearthospice           LinkedIn - The Heart of Hospice 

 

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