Ending Life Well. A podcast series for carers Otago Community Hospice

Writing a biography is one way of celebrating a life that can bring pleasure to both the person telling their story and to those who treasure the record they have to remember them by. This episode explains why this can mean so much and  offers tips on how to go about recording someone's story.
There are also suggestions that might appeal for creating memory bears, cushions, or other memory gifts. 

A guide for planning your biography is available on the Otago Community Hospice Website

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When we are caring for another person we often need to help them move around. This episode offers some advice on some of the things you can do to protect yourself while helping them to move between furniture, or in a bed, safely.

Please also follow this link to watch videos on assisting someone, and also on giving someone a bath or hair wash in bed.
https://www.youtube.com/@otagocommunityhospice817/videos 

Written resources to support this podcast can be found here
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Email us: endinglifewell@otagohospice.co.nz
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We often find when someone is dying they or their family struggle to talk about it. People may be reluctant to start a conversation or they may want to talk but just don't know how. This interview with Dr Kathryn Mannix shares some stories from her own experiences and offers ways to initiate a conversation, or perhaps a way to be comfortable with letting that conversation go. 

 Dr. Kathryn Mannix is a palliative care physician from the UK dedicated to supporting public understanding and discussion of dying. Kathryn is also the author of two books - 'With the End in Mind' and 'Listen, How to Find the Words for Tender Conversations'. 

This is an extended length episode



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When someone we care for moves into aged care it can have an impact on us as well as the person moving in. This episode identifies some of the ways this can surface, and tips for dealing with the challenges ahead. 
Featuring Sally Fleming, a Nurse Practitioner specialising in palliative care in an aged care setting.
 

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Having to transition into aged care is a challenge many of us will face. We explore very practical tips and ideas to make this transition easier.
Featuring Sally Fleming, a Nurse Practitioner specialising in palliative care in an aged care setting.

Written resources to support this podcast can be found here
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Email us: endinglifewell@otagohospice.co.nz
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Teenagers and young adults might already find life complicated, so adding in loss and grief can be especially challenging. Maintaining relationships is a key starting point to supporting them through this time.   
Featuring Paul McOnie, a counsellor at Cranford Hospice who has experience working with children and adolescents through grief and loss.

Written resources to support this podcast can be found here
Find out more about Otago Community Hospice via our website, facebook or instagram
Email us: endinglifewell@otagohospice.co.nz
We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and suggestions for future topics.