S2: BONUS Episode 38- Navigating a Holiday Deathiversary

Show Notes-Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare GuestsJennifer Proudian- Community Liaison for Nurse Next DoorAndrew Montoya- General Manager Mission-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system. 1. Story (theme) Dr. G met Jennifer and Andrew at POM networking group. Jennifer shared 8 year experience of being a caregiver for her grandmother, who lived with Alzheimer’s. Rest In Peace Sallee Proudian 12/31/20232. Educate -Teaching points- What’s a deathiversary? https://www.funeralbasics.org/9-ways-to-cope-with-a-loved-ones-deathiversary/- Fun Fact: Hospice Care bereavement lasts 1 year after patient death to support deathiversary. https://www.caringinfo.org/types-of-care/bereavement-care/-Nurse Next Door helped during The Late Stages of Life:- 2015 Jennifer became long distance caregiver while grandmother aged in place at home in Los Angeles; - 2017 Jennifer’s Grandmother hospitalized then moved to Independent Living in San Diego - After 1-2 years there was a fall (CRISIS) Grandmother moved into Jennifer’s home;- 2020 Jennifer needed help and hired private duty caregivers for up to 16hours daily.- Frequent hospitalizations 4x ED 5 days due to symptoms of pain, terrified by pandemic quarantine - Moved to Memory Care- Switched medical insurance to use a mobile physician. - Hospice Care3. Empower -A valuable a resource, home care agency http://www.nursenextdoor.com/locations/south-san-diego-ca/Website info https://mourningdovemedical.comVideo podcast https://youtu.be/4nCW_fk71gQ?si=T4x16p3uJRt4sIes #hapc #EducateAndEmpower #PeaceOfMind #TheRealDealAboutHospice #Hope #RealTalk #Deathversary #Deathiversary #GriefDuringTheHolidays #Grief #Alzheimers #MemoryCare #HomeCare #Caregiver #Caregiving #Homecare