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Hospice Explained


Sep 15, 2024

114 Building a Legacy: An Interview with Dr. Kimberly Harms
In episode 114 of 'Hospice Explained,' host Marie interviews Dr. Kimberly Harms, a multifaceted professional with experiences as a Dentist, Grief counselor, Death doula, and more. Dr. Harms shares the importance of legacy planning and preparing emotionally and practically for the end of life. She discusses her book, 'Are You Ready? How to Build a Legacy to Die For,' which provides guidance on organizing affairs, writing legacy love letters, and reconciling before passing. Dr. Harms also reflects on personal losses, emphasizing the importance of addressing grief and maintaining emotional resilience for the sake of loved ones. The discussion covers death doula services, the value of hospice care, and the peace that comes from being prepared for the inevitable.
00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained
00:35 Meet Dr. Kimberly Harms
01:22 Personal Losses and Grief
02:27 The Importance of Legacy Planning
03:44 Writing Love and Apology Letters
05:26 Organizing Important Documents
08:59 Encouraging Group Legacy Planning
17:16 Personal Stories of Loss
19:18 Becoming a Grief Counselor
20:15 Discovering Death Doulas
20:23 Legacy Planning and Living Funerals
20:47 A Miraculous Moment
25:51 The Importance of Hospice
32:30 Grieving and Finding Joy
34:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
 

Hospice Explained Episode which disucusses Living Funeral

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

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospice-explained-podcast/id1558665301?i=1000651009751

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.

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Marie's Contact
Marie@HospiceExplained.com
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