90 A Journey Through Hospice: Navigating End-of-Life with Love and Legacy

90 A Journey Through Hospice: Navigating End-of-Life with Love and Legacy      This episode of Hospice Explained, hosted by Marie Betcher, RN, features an in-depth interview with Tanya Hackney, who shares the profound experience of navigating her mother-in-law, Mary's, end-of-life journey through hospice care after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Tanya provides a heartfelt narrative of Mary's illness, their close family bonds, the decision to enter hospice, and the impactful last days filled with love, spiritual growth, and authentic connections. The conversation also touches on the roles of cancer coaches, the concept of a 'death day party' to celebrate life, and the importance of communication during such challenging times. Finally, Tanya discusses the legacy Mary left behind and the ripple effects on those around her, exemplified by the transition of Mary's caregiver, Christine, into a role as a death doula, embodying the compassionate support essential in end-of-life care.   00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained 00:29 Meet Tanya Hackney: A Life of Adventure and Compassion 01:46 Tanya's Journey with Mary: From Sailing to Hospice 04:40 Mary's Battle with Pancreatic Cancer: A Story of Courage 10:35 The Final Days: Embracing Hospice with Love and Legacy 26:12 Reflections and Insights: The Impact of a Cancer Coach and the Role of Communication 33:30 A Legacy Continued: From Hospice Care to Death Doula 35:56 Closing Thoughts: Honoring Mary's Legacy   Tanya's Contact: Links: Blog www.taketwosailing.com Book https://ingeniumbooks.com/LTSH Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tanya.hackney.71 https://www.facebook.com/TakeTwoSailing/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taketwosailing/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/tanyataketwo/   Join the Hospice Explained Patient/Family Community: https://zyq6figc2is8q1uuqh0y.app.clientclub.net/communities/groups/hospice-explained-communityht/home?invite=667651d96077439a642c827c Join the Hospice Explained Professional Community: https://zyq6figc2is8q1uuqh0y.app.clientclub.net/communities/groups/hospice-explained-professional/home?invite=667652074606c53e54a865f1     Finding a Hospice Agency 1. You can use Medicare.gov to help find a hospice agency, 2. choose Find provider 3. Choose Hospice 4. then add your zip code This should be a list of Hospice Agencies local to you or your loved one.   Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information   Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast.   In addition you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice Kacie Gikonyo's Death Doula School https://hospiceexplained--deathdoulaschool.thrivecart.com/death-doula-school/ Affilitate for the Caregiving Years Training Academy:  https://www.careyearsacademy.com/ref/1096/  Affiliate for DNA is Love listeners also get a 5% discount!! https://dnaislove.com/?coupon=hospiceexplained5  The Death Deck and the E*O*L deck:  https://thedeathdeck.goaffpro.com/  Marie's Contact [email protected] www.HospiceExplained.com