Hospice Quinte: Changing Lives Podcast

Hospice Quinte

Hospice Quinte's weekly podcast brings you important information about end-of-life issues, bereavement, grief, hospice palliative care, and Hospice Quinte's services and events. Changing Lives can also be heard on 91.3 Loyalist Radio in Belleville, ON.

  1. FEB 9

    Seasons and Their Impact on Grief

    Most people have a season they would call their favourite. Many like the summer time for the warmth and the outdoors, while some like the winter for staying cozy inside and the slower pace. But do the seasons have an impact on someone who is grieving the death of a loved one? On this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to look into the effect seasons have on the grieving process.  Written by: Lee McConnell Sources: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8061295/?utm_source=chatgpt.com#sec4 https://www.hospicewr.org/news/no/understanding-grief-and-seasonal-depression?utm_source=chatgpt.com Support the show Listen on 91x FM You can listen to episodes of "Changing Lives"  on 91x FM each Monday (except for holidays) at 9:05am.  Hospice Quinte is grateful to the support that 91x FM provides in producing the "Changing Lives" podcast. About Hospice Quinte Hospice Quinte provides individuals, their families, and caregivers with compassionate end of life care, by attending to their physical, psychosocial, and practical needs, and offering empathetic care to those who are grieving through visiting hospice services and support groups.  All Hospice Quinte programs and services are provided by compassionate, well-trained volunteers and staff at no charge to the individual or their family.   Hospice Quinte serves a population of over 102,000 in Quinte West, Belleville, Deseronto, Tyendinaga Township and the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. To find out more visit HospiceQuinte.ca.

    3 min

  2. 2025-12-29

    Hospice New Year's Resolutions

    With the new year upon us, many people take it as an opportunity to change and grow beyond the person they were in the past year. With this in mind, is there anything you can do in the next year to get yourself ready in the event that hospice palliative care is required for you or a loved one? On this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to go over some of the things that should be on your Hospice New Year’s resolutions list.  Written by: Lee McConnell Support the show Listen on 91x FM You can listen to episodes of "Changing Lives"  on 91x FM each Monday (except for holidays) at 9:05am.  Hospice Quinte is grateful to the support that 91x FM provides in producing the "Changing Lives" podcast. About Hospice Quinte Hospice Quinte provides individuals, their families, and caregivers with compassionate end of life care, by attending to their physical, psychosocial, and practical needs, and offering empathetic care to those who are grieving through visiting hospice services and support groups.  All Hospice Quinte programs and services are provided by compassionate, well-trained volunteers and staff at no charge to the individual or their family.   Hospice Quinte serves a population of over 102,000 in Quinte West, Belleville, Deseronto, Tyendinaga Township and the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. To find out more visit HospiceQuinte.ca.

    5 min

  3. 2025-12-23

    Hospice Quinte's Annual Holiday Letter Campaign

    It’s the holiday season, and we are once again sending out our annual Holiday Letter Campaign. Every year we put together a letter that is sent out to all our supporters. In the spirit of the season, we ask them to keep us in mind when considering where their potential holiday donations may go toward. On this Episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to hear some testimonials from people who have had a loved one spend their final days at Hospice Quinte, read by some of our staff and volunteers.   Written by: Lee McConnell Voices: Petra Lepage, Sandi Heiwegen, Melodie MacKenzie, Lisa Boomhour, Sue Lockhart,  Fran Burrows, Leanne Edmunds, Courtney Black, Lisa Young, and Pamela Park. Support the show Listen on 91x FM You can listen to episodes of "Changing Lives"  on 91x FM each Monday (except for holidays) at 9:05am.  Hospice Quinte is grateful to the support that 91x FM provides in producing the "Changing Lives" podcast. About Hospice Quinte Hospice Quinte provides individuals, their families, and caregivers with compassionate end of life care, by attending to their physical, psychosocial, and practical needs, and offering empathetic care to those who are grieving through visiting hospice services and support groups.  All Hospice Quinte programs and services are provided by compassionate, well-trained volunteers and staff at no charge to the individual or their family.   Hospice Quinte serves a population of over 102,000 in Quinte West, Belleville, Deseronto, Tyendinaga Township and the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. To find out more visit HospiceQuinte.ca.

    5 min

  4. 2025-12-15

    How Do I Get My Loved One Into Hospice?

    One of the most common questions we get at Hospice Quinte is some variation of how exactly someone can get into hospice. What do I need to do to get my loved one a bed at hospice? How do they qualify? How are people selected? On this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to talk to Hospice Quinte’s Clinical Care Coordinator Lisa Boomhour to learn more about the admissions process and how you or your loved one can come to Hospice Quinte’s Stan Klemencic Care Centre.  Written by: Lee McConnell Support the show Listen on 91x FM You can listen to episodes of "Changing Lives"  on 91x FM each Monday (except for holidays) at 9:05am.  Hospice Quinte is grateful to the support that 91x FM provides in producing the "Changing Lives" podcast. About Hospice Quinte Hospice Quinte provides individuals, their families, and caregivers with compassionate end of life care, by attending to their physical, psychosocial, and practical needs, and offering empathetic care to those who are grieving through visiting hospice services and support groups.  All Hospice Quinte programs and services are provided by compassionate, well-trained volunteers and staff at no charge to the individual or their family.   Hospice Quinte serves a population of over 102,000 in Quinte West, Belleville, Deseronto, Tyendinaga Township and the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. To find out more visit HospiceQuinte.ca.

    7 min

  5. 2025-12-08

    Finding a New Support System

    Losing a loved one is difficult for many different reasons. If the person who has died is the exact person you would’ve gone to for support in the situation you are in, it can be even harder knowing they’re not there to help you through this tough time. So how do you find a new support system? On this episode of the Changing Lives Podcast, we’re going to look into found family.  Written by: Lee McConnell Support the show Listen on 91x FM You can listen to episodes of "Changing Lives"  on 91x FM each Monday (except for holidays) at 9:05am.  Hospice Quinte is grateful to the support that 91x FM provides in producing the "Changing Lives" podcast. About Hospice Quinte Hospice Quinte provides individuals, their families, and caregivers with compassionate end of life care, by attending to their physical, psychosocial, and practical needs, and offering empathetic care to those who are grieving through visiting hospice services and support groups.  All Hospice Quinte programs and services are provided by compassionate, well-trained volunteers and staff at no charge to the individual or their family.   Hospice Quinte serves a population of over 102,000 in Quinte West, Belleville, Deseronto, Tyendinaga Township and the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. To find out more visit HospiceQuinte.ca.

    6 min

  6. 2025-11-24

    Art at the End of Life

    There are a whole host of things that people who are dying think about before they die. A common fear is leaving something unfinished or something unsaid, and for someone who is an artist, confronting mortality can have a major impact on their final works. In this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to take a look at some famous examples of art made at the end of a person’s life, and how art can help someone process their death. Support the show Listen on 91x FM You can listen to episodes of "Changing Lives"  on 91x FM each Monday (except for holidays) at 9:05am.  Hospice Quinte is grateful to the support that 91x FM provides in producing the "Changing Lives" podcast. About Hospice Quinte Hospice Quinte provides individuals, their families, and caregivers with compassionate end of life care, by attending to their physical, psychosocial, and practical needs, and offering empathetic care to those who are grieving through visiting hospice services and support groups.  All Hospice Quinte programs and services are provided by compassionate, well-trained volunteers and staff at no charge to the individual or their family.   Hospice Quinte serves a population of over 102,000 in Quinte West, Belleville, Deseronto, Tyendinaga Township and the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. To find out more visit HospiceQuinte.ca.

    5 min

  7. 2025-11-19

    Dealing With Grief as a Family

    Losing a loved one has a wide-ranging impact on a person. Depending on how big a role that person played in your life it can drastically change how your day-to-day looks without them there. Additionally, it can also change how you interact with other people around you, including your own family. On this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to go over how to grieve the loss of a loved one as a family. Written by: Lee McConnell Sources: When a Family Grieves Using Communication to Cope with Loss - National Communication Association Support the show Listen on 91x FM You can listen to episodes of "Changing Lives"  on 91x FM each Monday (except for holidays) at 9:05am.  Hospice Quinte is grateful to the support that 91x FM provides in producing the "Changing Lives" podcast. About Hospice Quinte Hospice Quinte provides individuals, their families, and caregivers with compassionate end of life care, by attending to their physical, psychosocial, and practical needs, and offering empathetic care to those who are grieving through visiting hospice services and support groups.  All Hospice Quinte programs and services are provided by compassionate, well-trained volunteers and staff at no charge to the individual or their family.   Hospice Quinte serves a population of over 102,000 in Quinte West, Belleville, Deseronto, Tyendinaga Township and the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. To find out more visit HospiceQuinte.ca.

    6 min

  8. 2025-11-10

    Caregiver Crash Course

    Have you recently become a caregiver? Or have you been providing care for a loved one for an extended period but never had any previous training or experience? On this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to help by giving you a few tips and tricks in our Caregiver Crash Course. Written by: Lee McConnell Support the show Listen on 91x FM You can listen to episodes of "Changing Lives"  on 91x FM each Monday (except for holidays) at 9:05am.  Hospice Quinte is grateful to the support that 91x FM provides in producing the "Changing Lives" podcast. About Hospice Quinte Hospice Quinte provides individuals, their families, and caregivers with compassionate end of life care, by attending to their physical, psychosocial, and practical needs, and offering empathetic care to those who are grieving through visiting hospice services and support groups.  All Hospice Quinte programs and services are provided by compassionate, well-trained volunteers and staff at no charge to the individual or their family.   Hospice Quinte serves a population of over 102,000 in Quinte West, Belleville, Deseronto, Tyendinaga Township and the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. To find out more visit HospiceQuinte.ca.

    5 min
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Hospice Quinte's weekly podcast brings you important information about end-of-life issues, bereavement, grief, hospice palliative care, and Hospice Quinte's services and events. Changing Lives can also be heard on 91.3 Loyalist Radio in Belleville, ON.

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