Discuss a Compassionate Journey and Share Insight

Welcome to Health Matters Weekly Podcast Episode with the Medicine Center Pharmacy. I’m your pharmacist, Paul White. We’re glad you joined us. Before we begin, I’d like to thank our sponsors, Aultman Health Systems, Studio Arts & Glass, and Jenior Appraisals and Liquidations.

Today in the studio with me is Brad White, a compounding pharmacist and Executive Vice President of our Pharmacies.  Our guest is Chaplain Terry Livengood with Aultman Health Systems.

Chaplain Terry has completed his Clinical Pastor Education at St Vincent Charity Hospital in Cleveland. His Master of Theology is at Walsh University and he is a Certified Thanatologist. In this episode, Chaplain Terry is with us to discuss a compassionate journey and share his insight for those of us who are either faced with the journey ourselves or are journeying with a friend or loved one.

People who are suffering or nearing the end of life often have spiritual needs as compelling as their physical concerns.  That person might find peace by resolving unsettled issues with friends or family.  They might appreciate and find comfort in visits from social workers or counselors.  Many people find solace in their faith.  In addition, the friends and family members of the person who is suffering often find themselves wondering what to do, and how to help while also coping with their own feelings. 

We’d like to remind our listeners that today’s program is also available on our podcast which can be downloaded from the app store on your mobile phone. Look for Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy and you can listen to any of our programs, anytime.

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Benefits of Hospice Chaplaincy Services

Welcome to Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy. We’re glad you joined us. Before we begin, we would like to thank our sponsors, Aultman Health Systems, Studio Arts & Glass,  and Jenior Appraisals and Liquidations. Today pharmacist Brad White & Paul White are broadcasting from our administrative offices and our guest is, Darrell Maze, Hospital Chaplain with Aultman Health Systems.

Hospice care is designed to help terminally ill people live out their final days in as much comfort as possible. The practical application of palliative care, in most cases, focuses on alleviating physical pain. But there are other elements involved. Emotional, Psychological, and Spiritual comfort all take on vital importance at the end of life. Faith may take precedence over everything else in these moments.

No matter what a hospice patient believes, the interconnected concepts of mind, body, and soul are deeply ingrained across most cultures. When faced with their own mortality, people often feel an urgent need to get their spiritual affairs in order. At its best, hospice care can allow patients to incorporate faith into their life during their final days as much or as little as they desire.

Today, Darrell will talk with us about his role as a Hospice Chaplain at Aultman Hospital. We’d like to remind our listeners that today’s program is also available on our podcast which can be downloaded from the app store on your mobile phone. Look for Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy and you can listen to any of our programs, anytime.

Tune in to Learn More About the Benefits of Hospice Chaplaincy Services:

• How did you get involved in becoming a hospice chaplain?

• What are some ways hospice chaplaincy may differ from hospital chaplaincy?

• What does a hospice chaplain do?

• Who might benefit from hospice chaplaincy services?

• What are some misconceptions about hospice chaplain services?

• How do you define spirituality and how it might differ from religion?

• What is a common question you encounter from patients?

• What is one of the main concerns patients in hospice have?

• How do you continue to stay open and engaged in this kind of work while dealing with so many deaths?

• What are some challenges you encounter in hospice as a spiritual care provider?

• How do you navigate the spiritual needs of the patients if they differ from that of their families?

• What are some indications that a person is experiencing spiritual distress?

• When are people more prone to have spiritual distress?

• How are spirituality and loss connected?

• What would you name as some of the biggest challenges in dealing with loss?

• How do you help a person who is questioning their spiritual beliefs?

• What are some tips you would give listeners on how to help people dealing with loss?

• What does preventative maintenance look like in handling loss during the holidays?

• What characteristics have you observed in individuals who cope well spiritually?

Thank you to our guest, Darrell Maze, Hospital Chaplain with Aultman Health Systems. We’d like to remind our listeners if you suspect you have a medical issue, please contact your healthcare provider. Thanks to our sponsors Aultman Health Systems, Studio Arts & Glass, and Jenior Appraisals and LIquidations. As always, we thank our listeners for joining us on Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy.

Have a healthy week and we’ll see you again next Friday right here on News Talk 1480 WHBC.

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Health Matters is a weekly radio show sponsored by the Medicine Center Pharmacy on WHBC 1480 AM in Canton, Ohio. This episode pharmacists Brad White and Paul White discuss Hospice and Palliative Care with Chris Fankhouser, director of Hospice & Palliative Care, Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital.

Hospice care is not just a place to go to die. Across the United States, over 5,500 hospices provide medical services for pain management, lend emotional support and offer spiritual resources and therapies as patients enter their last stage of life.  Some interesting facts about hospice care:

·      Cancer is the largest category for hospice diagnosis, accounting for 37 percent of patients. 

·      Over 65 percent of patients’ pain was brought to a comfortable level within 48 hours of admission and assessment.

·      Over 70 percent of families would rate their hospice care for their loved one as excellent.

·      While hospice care is being used more often, many families wished they had placed their loved one in the care of a provider sooner so their loved one could be more comfortable during their last days. Over 60 percent of patients only received care for 29 days.

Please join us as we honor and celebrate these tireless workers who provide an invaluable service and make a difference every day in the lives of the patients and families they serve.This morning we will talk with Chris to learn more about these services and how you can receive care when it is needed most.

In this episode you will learn answers to:

1. What is Hospice Care?

2. Who is Hospice Care Appropriate for?

3. Who decides a patient should go on Hospice?

4. What services are provided by Mercy Hospice?

5. Who is on the Hospice Care Team?

6. What if the patient’s condition improves, can they go on and off Hospice Care as needed?

7. Is Hospice Care covered by insurance?

8. Does Mercy Hospice provide bereavement programs for caregivers?

9. What are the requirements for volunteers at Mercy Hospice?

Thanks for listening today! We’d like to remind our listeners, if you suspect you have a medical issue, please contact your healthcare provider. Thanks to our sponsors Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, Studio Arts & Glass, Jenior Appraisals and LIquidations. As always, we thank our listeners for joining us on Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy. Have a healthy week and we’ll see you again next Friday right here on News Talk 1480 WHBC.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.

Health Matters is a weekly radio show sponsored by the Medicine Center Pharmacy on WHBC 1480 AM in Canton, Ohio. This episode pharmacists Brad White and Paul White discuss Hospice and Palliative Care with DR. DJ McFadden.

Thanks for listening today! We’d like to remind our listeners, if you suspect you have a medical issue, please contact your healthcare provider. Thanks to our sponsors Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, Studio Arts & Glass. As always, we thank our listeners for joining us on Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy. Have a healthy week and we’ll see you again next Friday right here on News Talk 1480 WHBC.