Ep.85 Start the Conversation: How Early Hospice Support Makes A Difference with Jamie Haberman

Feb 25 2024 • 35 mins

Ep.85

Start the Conversation: How Early Hospice Support Makes A Difference with Jamie Haberman

When nearing the end of life, so many people delay signing up for hospice care and support until they are in the throes of the final stages. You don’t have to be on your deathbed or actively dying to seek hospice support. Hospice isn't for those on the brink of death; it's a support system that can help enhance the quality of life and alleviate discomfort at the end of life. Rather than waiting until the last moment, seeking the support of a hospice team earlier ensures comprehensive care and emotional support for both the patient and their loved ones. By embracing hospice sooner, you can navigate the end of life with dignity, surrounded by compassionate professionals who prioritize your comfort and well-being, to create a peaceful passage surrounded by the warmth of friends and family.

Join the conversation with Jamie Haberman as she shares her journey and passion in hospice care, the essence of hospice support, and how you can improve your hospice experience. Jamie is a dedicated Christian wife, mother of six, homeschool teacher, hospice nurse, international best-selling author, entrepreneur, owner of Hospice Buddy, and ambassador for Girl Power Alliance. Jamie has always been a hard worker, team player, and leader who is motivated to help people in any way she can while constantly craving to learn more about medical conditions, end-of-life, and spirituality. She found a passion for hospice care 16 years ago and loves helping patients and families find comfort and peace at the end of life.

Although Jamie struggles with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and the host of issues that come with it, she refuses to let that stop her from accomplishing her dreams and goals. Jamie has followed God’s plan for her life to make her into the successful woman she is today.

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Key Highlights from the Episode;

[00:01] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest, Jamie Haberman

[01:44] Jamie’s background and what she does in the hospice space

[02:59] How Jamie handles home visits both on the phone and physically

[04:17] About Jamie’s business, Hospice Buddy

[07:16] Hospice Buddy structure, programs, and pricing

[10:06] How Jamie manages her day job and her business

[11:40] How Jamie blends medical advice as a nurse and hospice care

[14:40] About Jamie’s book: Dream To Rise

[16:02] Why Jamie choose certification in hospice vs. death doula

[17:42] How to help people improve their hospice experience

[20:16] One thing you should know about hospice

[21:49] Patients’ deaths that impacted Jamie and why

[25:30] What is true and not true about hospice care and support

[27:32] Jamie’s mission of connecting and helping people who are struggling

[29:49] Hospice Buddy's main focus in hospice care

[32:28] Resources and opportunities to learn about hospice care

[34:21] Wrap up and end of the show

Notable Quotes

● Be open and honest as caregivers talking to families and encourage families to be honest with themselves. [17:44]

● A lot of people sign up for hospice so late; don’t wait until you are nearly dead or for the last-minute sign-up to get extra support and care from a hospice team. [18:37]

● You don’t have to be on the death doorstep or actively dying to get hospice help. [20:37]

● There are so many opportunities to learn, and when you are going through something, you can find a resource online very quickly. [33:43]