Hello to all of you, and welcome back to I Couldn't Do Your Job. You may notice in this episode that in the background there is an audible breeze of early summer air, along with a choir of West Michigan songbirds. Our hosts Cheri and Amy are on location in rural West Michigan speaking with Cheri's parents, Rick and Rhonda, about their experience being caregivers for their father's who both suffered from Dementia. Thank you so much Rick and Rhonda for sharing you and your families story with all of us to learn from. If you feel inclined to share this episode with someone in your life that may need to hear this message, please feel free to do so. As Cheri always says, "Now go out and enjoy the day for what it has to offer!" That sentiment rings loudly throughout this entire episode. Very proud of both of our hosts for this conversation. For more information and resources surrounding Dementia please visit http://www.alz.orgFor more information on Harbor Hospice or Harbor Palliative Care please visit: http://www.harborhospicemi.orgProduced by Black Circle Studios.

Hello to all of you, and welcome back to I Couldn't Do Your Job. You may notice in this episode that in the background there is an audible breeze of early summer air, along with a choir of West Michigan songbirds. Our hosts Cheri and Amy are on location in rural West Michigan speaking with Cheri's parents, Rick and Rhonda, about their experience being caregivers for their father's who both suffered from Dementia. Thank you so much Rick and Rhonda for sharing you and your families story with all of us to learn from. If you feel inclined to share this episode with someone in your life that may need to hear this message, please feel free to do so. As Cheri always says, "Now go out and enjoy the day for what it has to offer!" That sentiment rings loudly throughout this entire episode. Very proud of both of our hosts for this conversation. For more information and resources surrounding Dementia please visit <a href="http://www.alz.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.alz.org</a> For more information on Harbor Hospice or Harbor Palliative Care please visit: <a href="http://www.harborhospicemi.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.harborhospicemi.org</a> Produced by Black Circle Studios.

Episode Fifty-Eight: Dementia Part Two, Love and Memory

Hello and welcome back to I Couldn't Do Your Job. This is the beginning episode of our series focused on Dementia. This disease is extremely complex on so many levels. Because of that our hosts Amy and Cheri decided that it would be best to talk about Dementia and so much of what comes with it over multiple episodes. Please feel free to pass this episode forward to anyone in your life that could use some help or advice about this disease. Make sure to subscribe so you will get notified right away when episode two of this series goes live! And as Cheri says, "Enjoy the day for what it has to offer." For more information about Harbor Hospice or Harbor Palliative Care, please visit http://www.harborhospicemi.org

Hello and welcome back to I Couldn't Do Your Job. This is the beginning episode of our series focused on Dementia. This disease is extremely complex on so many levels. Because of that our hosts Amy and Cheri decided that it would be best to talk about Dementia and so much of what comes with it over multiple episodes. Please feel free to pass this episode forward to anyone in your life that could use some help or advice about this disease. Make sure to subscribe so you will get notified right away when episode two of this series goes live! And as Cheri says, "Enjoy the day for what it has to offer." For more information about Harbor Hospice or Harbor Palliative Care, please visit <a href="http://www.harborhospicemi.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.harborhospicemi.org</a>

Episode Fifty-Seven: Dementia Part One, The Longest Loss

Hello and welcome back to another episode of I Couldn't Do Your Job! In this episode our hosts Amy and Cheri have a wonderful conversation with after hours nurse, Jeff Johnson. There is so much that happens during the end of life journey and it happens regardless of what time of day it is. You will hear examples of the support, care, and teamwork that is provided to our patients and families after by our after hours, on call staff. Also, if this episode calls to you as an RN please visit HarborHospiceMI.org/careersAs Cheri says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer". Produced by Black Circle Studios.

Hello and welcome back to another episode of I Couldn't Do Your Job! In this episode our hosts Amy and Cheri have a wonderful conversation with after hours nurse, Jeff Johnson. There is so much that happens during the end of life journey and it happens regardless of what time of day it is. You will hear examples of the support, care, and teamwork that is provided to our patients and families after by our after hours, on call staff. Also, if this episode calls to you as an RN please visit <a href="http://HarborHospiceMI.org/careers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HarborHospiceMI.org/careers</a> As Cheri says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer". Produced by Black Circle Studios.

Episode Fifty-Six: The Care Provided After Hours

Welcome back to another episode of I Couldn't Do Your Job! We are so happy that you are here. In this episode our hosts Amy and Cheri go into great detail about how discharging from Harbor Hospice or Harbor Palliative Care can look. This episode covers a lot of information in a short time. If you have further questions please feel free to reach out to us directly at http://www.harborhospicemi.orgIf you feel inclined to do so, please subscribe and share this episode with anyone who could use our message. Thanks!As Cheri says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"

Welcome back to another episode of I Couldn't Do Your Job! We are so happy that you are here. In this episode our hosts Amy and Cheri go into great detail about how discharging from Harbor Hospice or Harbor Palliative Care can look. This episode covers a lot of information in a short time. If you have further questions please feel free to reach out to us directly at <a href="http://www.harborhospicemi.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.harborhospicemi.org</a> If you feel inclined to do so, please subscribe and share this episode with anyone who could use our message. Thanks! As Cheri says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"

Episode Fifty-Five: What Does it Mean to Discharge from Hospice Care?

Welcome back to another episode of "I Couldn't Do Your Job"! In this episode Cheri and Amy have a conversation with Scott J. Sytsema, Co-Owner and Funeral Director for the past 21 years with Sytsema Funeral Homes as well as Kristy Sweet, Administrative Staff and Community Development who has been with Sytsema's for over 5 years. There is a lot of information covered here about the role that funeral homes play in the care of our loved ones after they have passed. From answering the very first questions that come to a families mind to helping them through their grief journey after a loss, this episode covers it. If you feel moved to share this episode or subscribe, please do so! As Cheri always says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"For more information please visit http://www.harborhospicemi.org

Welcome back to another episode of "I Couldn't Do Your Job"! In this episode Cheri and Amy have a conversation with Scott J. Sytsema, Co-Owner and Funeral Director for the past 21 years with Sytsema Funeral Homes as well as Kristy Sweet, Administrative Staff and Community Development who has been with Sytsema's for over 5 years. There is a lot of information covered here about the role that funeral homes play in the care of our loved ones after they have passed. From answering the very first questions that come to a families mind to helping them through their grief journey after a loss, this episode covers it. If you feel moved to share this episode or subscribe, please do so! As Cheri always says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!" For more information please visit <a href="http://www.harborhospicemi.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.harborhospicemi.org</a>

Episode Fifty-Four: How Funeral Homes Help Navigate Grief and Loss

Hello! We are so happy that you are here for another episode of "I Couldn't Do Your Job". In this episode Cheri and Amy have a conversation with local and national author as well as consultant, Susan Newhof. Throughout this program you will get to hear how Susan has found so much joy in archiving the stories and legacy of our patients for their families; and as Amy mentions, Harbor Hospice staff, too! If this episode resonated with you please feel free to subscribe to our show and share it with those that could benefit from our message. For more information please visit https://www.harborhospicemi.orgAs Cheri says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"

Hello! We are so happy that you are here for another episode of "I Couldn't Do Your Job". In this episode Cheri and Amy have a conversation with local and national author as well as consultant, Susan Newhof. Throughout this program you will get to hear how Susan has found so much joy in archiving the stories and legacy of our patients for their families; and as Amy mentions, Harbor Hospice staff, too!  If this episode resonated with you please feel free to subscribe to our show and share it with those that could benefit from our message. For more information please visit <a href="https://www.harborhospicemi.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.harborhospicemi.org</a> As Cheri says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"

Episode Fifty-Three: The Written Legacy of Our Patients and Their Story

Happy Holidays from all of us at I Couldn't Do Your Job and Harbor Hospice and Harbor Palliative Care!In this episode, Cheri and Amy discuss multiple aspects of how families cope and maneuver through loss during the Holiday Season. This could be experiencing loss for the first time or having a terminal illness during this time of year. This episode is filled with grace, hope, compassion, and finding ways to make new memories filled with Holiday cheer. If you or someone you know needs extra support with grief during this time, please do not hesitate to reach out to our grief support staff at 231.728.3442 or 1.800.497.9559If this episode resonated with you please feel free to subscribe and share!As Cheri always says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"

Happy Holidays from all of us at I Couldn't Do Your Job and Harbor Hospice and Harbor Palliative Care! In this episode, Cheri and Amy discuss multiple aspects of how families cope and maneuver through loss during the Holiday Season. This could be experiencing loss for the first time or having a terminal illness during this time of year. This episode is filled with grace, hope, compassion, and finding ways to make new memories filled with Holiday cheer. If you or someone you know needs extra support with grief during this time, please do not hesitate to reach out to our grief support staff at 231.728.3442 or 1.800.497.9559 If this episode resonated with you please feel free to subscribe and share! As Cheri always says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"

Episode Fifty-Two: Coping Through Loss During the Holiday Season

Welcome to the I Couldn't Do Your Job Podcast! We are so glad that you are here. In this episode Cheri and Amy have a conversation with one of the newer members to the Harbor Hospice and Palliative Care team, Chad Shelner. Chad is a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner and in this episode he explains what that role is, and what it means for patients that are in palliative care. This episode is very informative for anyone listening who has a loved one, or are themselves thinking about or are about to enter into Harbor Palliative Care. If you feel inclined to do so, please subscribe to our program and share this episode! As Cheri always says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"For more information on Harbor Hospice, or Harbor Palliative Care please visit:https://www.harborhospicemi.org

Welcome to the I Couldn't Do Your Job Podcast! We are so glad that you are here. In this episode Cheri and Amy have a conversation with one of the newer members to the Harbor Hospice and Palliative Care team, Chad Shelner. Chad is a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner and in this episode he explains what that role is, and what it means for patients that are in palliative care. This episode is very informative for anyone listening who has a loved one, or are themselves thinking about or are about to enter into Harbor Palliative Care. If you feel inclined to do so, please subscribe to our program and share this episode! As Cheri always says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!" For more information on Harbor Hospice, or Harbor Palliative Care please visit: <a href="https://www.harborhospicemi.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.harborhospicemi.org</a>

Episode Fifty-One: The Support of a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

Wow! Our 50th episode of I Couldn't Do Your Job is here!A lot of thanks are in order here in the description. But first and foremost, thank you to each and every family who has trusted us here at Harbor Hospice and Palliative care to help provide peace and comfort during end of life. This is your journey, it is your terms, and we are so very grateful to provide our expertise to you. Thank you so much to all of you listeners who have subscribed, shared, and provided feedback to us on our program. Thank you to our hosts Cheri Montambo and Amy Geldersma. Thank you to Big Brother B of 'This is the Situation'. Thank you to each and every guest that has given their time, message, and passion during one of our episodes.Thank you to our producer Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Studios. Enjoy this best of episode. We are so excited for all the episodes we have coming up. Please remember to subscribe and share these episodes if you feel inclined to do so. As Cheri always says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"For more information please visit https://www.harborhospicemi.org

Wow! Our 50th episode of I Couldn't Do Your Job is here! A lot of thanks are in order here in the description. But first and foremost, thank you to each and every family who has trusted us here at Harbor Hospice and Palliative care to help provide peace and comfort during end of life. This is your journey, it is your terms, and we are so very grateful to provide our expertise to you.  Thank you so much to all of you listeners who have subscribed, shared, and provided feedback to us on our program. Thank you to our hosts Cheri Montambo and Amy Geldersma. Thank you to Big Brother B of 'This is the Situation'. Thank you to each and every guest that has given their time, message, and passion during one of our episodes.Thank you to our producer Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Studios.  Enjoy this best of episode. We are so excited for all the episodes we have coming up. Please remember to subscribe and share these episodes if you feel inclined to do so.  As Cheri always says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!" For more information please visit <a href="https://www.harborhospicemi.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.harborhospicemi.org</a>

Episode Fifty: A 'Best of' I Couldn't Do Your Job!

Hello and welcome back!It feels wonderful to celebrate National Hospice and Palliative Care month on this podcast for so many reasons. One of them being that our guest this week is Harbor Hospice and Palliative Care President and CEO, Susan Houseman! In this episode you will get to hear about how we are helping to raise awareness of Hospice and Palliative Care right here in West Michigan, as well as what we are focusing on as we transition into 2022. Spoiler alert... it is all patient-focused. Your journey, your terms, our expertise. As always, remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer. If you feel encouraged to do so, please subscribe to this program and share it with someone you feel could benefit from our message. For more information please visit HarborHospiceMI.org

Hello and welcome back! It feels wonderful to celebrate National Hospice and Palliative Care month on this podcast for so many reasons. One of them being that our guest this week is Harbor Hospice and Palliative Care President and CEO, Susan Houseman! In this episode you will get to hear about how we are helping to raise awareness of Hospice and Palliative Care right here in West Michigan, as well as what we are focusing on as we transition into 2022. Spoiler alert... it is all patient-focused. Your journey, your terms, our expertise. As always, remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer. If you feel encouraged to do so, please subscribe to this program and share it with someone you feel could benefit from our message. For more information please visit <a href="http://HarborHospiceMI.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HarborHospiceMI.org</a>

Episode Forty-Nine: It's National Hospice and Palliative Care Month!

Our team hears it daily... You know, I could not do your job. You are angels and have been called to work in hospice care. Thank you.Hear the 'why' directly from our hospice, palliative care, grief support team. A  podcast with guests from our team and community partners.Co-hosted by Amy Geldersma, hospice social worker, and Cheri Montambo, palliative care case manager registered nurse.Episodes air every third Friday of the month. Please remember to subscribe via your favorite podcast platform.

Hello and Welcome back to I Couldn't Do Your Job! The time is here for another quarterly episode from Big Brother B of This is the Situation! During this episode we get the privilege of hearing Bernard reflect on some of the key moments within the conversations he has had with community members and Harbor Hospice staff during this year. Thank you, Big Brother B for your consistent and inspiring message of United We Win. If you feel inclined to do so, please share, subscribe, and comment. Thank you for listening. And as always, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer." See you next time!For more information on This is the Situation please visit: https://www.thisisthesituation.comFor more information on Harbor Hospice's free grief and trauma counseling services please visit: https://www.harborhospicemi.org

Hello and Welcome back to I Couldn't Do Your Job! The time is here for another quarterly episode from Big Brother B of This is the Situation! During this episode we get the privilege of hearing Bernard reflect on some of the key moments within the conversations he has had with community members and Harbor Hospice staff during this year. Thank you, Big Brother B for your consistent and inspiring message of United We Win. If you feel inclined to do so, please share, subscribe, and comment. Thank you for listening. And as always, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer." See you next time! For more information on This is the Situation please visit: <a href="https://www.thisisthesituation.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thisisthesituation.com</a> For more information on Harbor Hospice's free grief and trauma counseling services please visit: <a href="https://www.harborhospicemi.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.harborhospicemi.org</a>

Episode Forty-Eight: Working Together, hosted by This is the Situation

Hello and welcome to another episode of I Couldn't Do Your Job. We are so glad you are here!This episode touches on a sensitive topic that is very intimate to all humans. That being the personal, emotional and physical baggage we all bring with us when we approach the next stage of our life journey. Personal bias, addiction, mental health, and much more are discussed during this conversation between our hosts Amy and Cheri. Be on the lookout for more episodes taking a deeper look at the topics discussed here. If this message resonated with you, please share and subscribe. As Cheri always says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"For more information please visit http://www.harborhospicemi.org

Hello and welcome to another episode of I Couldn't Do Your Job. We are so glad you are here! This episode touches on a sensitive topic that is very intimate to all humans. That being the personal, emotional and physical baggage we all bring with us when we approach the next stage of our life journey. Personal bias, addiction, mental health, and much more are discussed during this conversation between our hosts Amy and Cheri. Be on the lookout for more episodes taking a deeper look at the topics discussed here. If this message resonated with you, please share and subscribe. As Cheri always says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!" For more information please visit <a href="http://www.harborhospicemi.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.harborhospicemi.org</a>

Episode Forty-Seven: The Baggage We All Bring to End of Life

We are so happy that you're here with us at I Couldn't Do Your Job Podcast! This episode is a breath of fresh air. Amy and Cheri were able to be in the same space together to record a conversation surrounding all things palliative care. The term itself is one that comes with may questions and we hope to answer almost all of them for you and your family in this program. If you feel that you or someone you know is need need of Harbor Palliative Care services, please reach out to us so we can help provide our expertise alongside you, or their journey. If this episode resonated with you please subscribe, share, or leave a comment! As Cheri always says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"For more information please visit https://www.harborhospicemi.orgVoice-Over provided by Bernard Steward - https://www.thisisthesituation.comProduced by Black Circle Studios

We are so happy that you're here with us at I Couldn't Do Your Job Podcast! This episode is a breath of fresh air. Amy and Cheri were able to be in the same space together to record a conversation surrounding all things palliative care. The term itself is one that comes with may questions and we hope to answer almost all of them for you and your family in this program. If you feel that you or someone you know is need need of Harbor Palliative Care services, please reach out to us so we can help provide our expertise alongside you, or their journey. If this episode resonated with you please subscribe, share, or leave a comment! As Cheri always says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!" For more information please visit <a href="https://www.harborhospicemi.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.harborhospicemi.org</a> Voice-Over provided by Bernard Steward - <a href="https://www.thisisthesituation.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thisisthesituation.com</a> Produced by Black Circle Studios

Episode Forty-Six: Defining the Impact of Palliative Care

We are glad that you are with us today for this episode of I Couldn't Do Your Job! In this episode Amy and Cheri provide us all with a conversation that should be more common. More socially normalized. Each share memories and personal impact that the losses of different celebrities or public figures have had on them. Yet, this open and flowing dialogue leads them to talk deeper about their relationships with their patients at Harbor Hospice, and even the reality of mortality with an emphasis on anticipatory grief. This is an episode we can all use as a helpful reminder that it is not just O.K, but healthy and very normal to talk with others about end of life. If you feel inclined or moved to do so, please feel free to share this episode with friends and family, co-workers, or on social media. Remember to subscribe as well!As Cheri says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer."For more information please visit https://www.harborhospicemi.orgVoice-Over provided by Bernard Steward - https://www.thisisthesituation.comProduced by Black Circle Studios

We are glad that you are with us today for this episode of I Couldn't Do Your Job! In this episode Amy and Cheri provide us all with a conversation that should be more common. More socially normalized. Each share memories and personal impact that the losses of different celebrities or public figures have had on them. Yet, this open and flowing dialogue leads them to talk deeper about their relationships with their patients at Harbor Hospice, and even the reality of mortality with an emphasis on anticipatory grief. This is an episode we can all use as a helpful reminder that it is not just O.K, but healthy and very normal to talk with others about end of life. If you feel inclined or moved to do so, please feel free to share this episode with friends and family, co-workers, or on social media. Remember to subscribe as well! As Cheri says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer." For more information please visit <a href="https://www.harborhospicemi.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.harborhospicemi.org</a> Voice-Over provided by Bernard Steward - <a href="https://www.thisisthesituation.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thisisthesituation.com</a> Produced by Black Circle Studios

Episode Forty-Five: Grieving the Loss of Those We Never Met

Hello and we are glad you are here for this episode of I Couldn't Do Your Job!There are countless reasons that make Hospice Care a great choice for patients and their families. Yet, what does it look like when Hospice Care is not the best choice? Cheri and Amy talk about multiple reasons why and share first hand experiences that work towards answering this question. We here at I Couldn't Do Your Job and Harbor Hospice hope that this episode provides reassurance and acts as a comforting reminder that at the end of the day patients and families are in control of their end of life journey. The terms surrounding them are theirs. Our expertise is here to help compassionately navigate this overwhelming life chapter in whichever way best serves the patient. If you are feeling inclined to subscribe, give a rating, or a comment please do so. For more information on Harbor Hospice or Harbor Palliative Care services, please visit https://www.harborhospicemi.orgAs Cheri always says, "Don't forget to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"

Hello and we are glad you are here for this episode of I Couldn't Do Your Job! There are countless reasons that make Hospice Care a great choice for patients and their families. Yet, what does it look like when Hospice Care is not the best choice? Cheri and Amy talk about multiple reasons why and share first hand experiences that work towards answering this question. We here at I Couldn't Do Your Job and Harbor Hospice hope that this episode provides reassurance and acts as a comforting reminder that at the end of the day patients and families are in control of their end of life journey. The terms surrounding them are theirs. Our expertise is here to help compassionately navigate this overwhelming life chapter in whichever way best serves the patient. If you are feeling inclined to subscribe, give a rating, or a comment please do so. For more information on Harbor Hospice or Harbor Palliative Care services, please visit <a href="https://www.harborhospicemi.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.harborhospicemi.org</a> As Cheri always says, "Don't forget to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"

Episode Forty-Four: When is Hospice Care Not the Right Fit?

It is said that laughter is the best medicine and in this episode we all get a healthy dose! Cheri and Amy share feel good, uplifting, and funny stories as they reflect on the title of this podcast, "I Couldn't Do Your Job". We hope that this episode brings you as many smiles as it did for us while we shared these stories.Please feel free to share, rate, and reach out directly if you feel inclined to do so. We are grateful for you. As Cheri says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!" See you next time. For more information please visit https://www.harborhospicemi.orgVoice-Over Provided by Bernard Steward, host of This is the Situation. https://www.thisisthesituation.comProduced by Black Circle Studios.

It is said that laughter is the best medicine and in this episode we all get a healthy dose! Cheri and Amy share feel good, uplifting, and funny stories as they reflect on the title of this podcast, "I Couldn't Do Your Job". We hope that this episode brings you as many smiles as it did for us while we shared these stories. Please feel free to share, rate, and reach out directly if you feel inclined to do so. We are grateful for you. As Cheri says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!" See you next time. For more information please visit <a href="https://www.harborhospicemi.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.harborhospicemi.org</a> Voice-Over Provided by Bernard Steward, host of This is the Situation. <a href="https://www.thisisthesituation.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thisisthesituation.com</a> Produced by Black Circle Studios.

Episode Forty-Three: The Healing Power of Humor

Hello and Welcome back to I Couldn't Do Your Job! In this episode we have the privilege of hearing from Big Brother B of this is the Situation have a moving conversation with Harbor Hospice grief and trauma counsler Beth Bolthouse and Pastor Rodney Savage of Great Lakes Kingdom Ministry. Beth Bolthouse and Pastor Rodney Savage both recently published authors as well! The link to their books are below. Empathy, mental capacity, and recognition of personal strengths and weaknesses surrounding grief and trauma is at the core of this dialogue. Also discussed is the free grief and trauma counseling services that Harbor Hospice provides to the local community.Thank you, Big Brother B for your consistent and inspiring message of United We Win. If you feel inclined to do so, please share, subscribe, and comment. Thank you for listening. For more information on This is the Situation please visit: https://www.thisisthesituation.comFor more information on "The Power of Momentum" by Pastor Rodney Savage please visit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1981916490/ref=dbs_a_w_dp_1981916490For more information on "From Loss...to Life - Transform Your Life after Traumatic Loss" by Beth Bolthouse please visit:https://www.amazon.com/Loss-Life-transform-after-traumatic/dp/173468593XFor more information on Harbor Hospice's free grief and trauma counseling services please visit: https://www.harborhospicemi.org

Hello and Welcome back to I Couldn't Do Your Job! In this episode we have the privilege of hearing from Big Brother B of this is the Situation have a moving conversation with Harbor Hospice grief and trauma counsler Beth Bolthouse and Pastor Rodney Savage of Great Lakes Kingdom Ministry. Beth Bolthouse and Pastor Rodney Savage both recently published authors as well! The link to their books are below. Empathy, mental capacity, and recognition of personal strengths and weaknesses surrounding grief and trauma is at the core of this dialogue. Also discussed is the free grief and trauma counseling services that Harbor Hospice provides to the local community. Thank you, Big Brother B for your consistent and inspiring message of United We Win. If you feel inclined to do so, please share, subscribe, and comment. Thank you for listening. For more information on This is the Situation please visit: <a href="https://www.thisisthesituation.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thisisthesituation.com</a> For more information on "The Power of Momentum" by Pastor Rodney Savage please visit: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1981916490/ref" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1981916490/ref</a>=dbs_a_w_dp_1981916490 For more information on "From Loss...to Life - Transform Your Life after Traumatic Loss" by Beth Bolthouse please visit: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Loss-Life-transform-after-traumatic/dp/173468593X" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Loss-Life-transform-after-traumatic/dp/173468593X</a> For more information on Harbor Hospice's free grief and trauma counseling services please visit: <a href="https://www.harborhospicemi.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.harborhospicemi.org</a>

Episode Forty-Two: Community Unity with This is the Situation

The title says it all in this episode of "I Couldn't Do Your Job". Cheri and Amy provide a very understandable conversation that welcomes all of us into the goal setting stage associated with end of life. Please feel free to share, rate, and reach out directly if you feel inclined to do so. We are grateful for you. As Cheri says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!" See you next time. For more information please visit https://www.harborhospicemi.orgVoice-Over Provided by Bernard Steward, host of This is the Situation. https://www.thisisthesituation.comProduced by Black Circle Studios.

The title says it all in this episode of "I Couldn't Do Your Job". Cheri and Amy provide a very understandable conversation that welcomes all of us into the goal setting stage associated with end of life. Please feel free to share, rate, and reach out directly if you feel inclined to do so. We are grateful for you. As Cheri says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!" See you next time. For more information please visit <a href="https://www.harborhospicemi.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.harborhospicemi.org</a> Voice-Over Provided by Bernard Steward, host of This is the Situation. <a href="https://www.thisisthesituation.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thisisthesituation.com</a> Produced by Black Circle Studios.

Episode Forty-One: Communicating Goals at End of Life

Hello and welcome back to I Couldn't Do Your Job. In this episode, Cheri and Amy talk about the very real situation of families being in Harbor Hospice care for 24 hours or less. It was also a great conversation that highlighted yet again the importance of advanced care planning. Thank you so much for listening. Please remember to subscribe, comment, and share this episode if you are comfortable doing so. For more information please visit https://www.HarborHospiceMI.org

Hello and welcome back to I Couldn't Do Your Job. In this episode, Cheri and Amy talk about the very real situation of families being in Harbor Hospice care for 24 hours or less. It was also a great conversation that highlighted yet again the importance of advanced care planning. Thank you so much for listening. Please remember to subscribe, comment, and share this episode if you are comfortable doing so. For more information please visit <a href="https://www.HarborHospiceMI.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.HarborHospiceMI.org</a>

Episode Forty: What Do 24 Hours in Harbor Hospice Care Look Like?

In this episode of I Couldn't Do Your Job Cheri asks Amy to really dive into the role that she provides to patients as a social worker for Harbor Hospice. Amy addresses managing the reality of time, emotional expectations, and resources available to patients, their caregiver, and their family. The biggest takeaway from this conversation? No matter the amount of time a loved on is in Harbor Hospice care their personal needs will be tended to with the utmost compassion and trust. As Cheri says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer."Please remember to subscribe, share and comment if you are comfortable doing so!For more information please visit https://www.harborhospicemi.org

In this episode of I Couldn't Do Your Job Cheri asks Amy to really dive into the role that she provides to patients as a social worker for Harbor Hospice. Amy addresses managing the reality of time, emotional expectations, and resources available to patients, their caregiver, and their family. The biggest takeaway from this conversation? No matter the amount of time a loved on is in Harbor Hospice care their personal needs will be tended to with the utmost compassion and trust. As Cheri says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer." Please remember to subscribe, share and comment if you are comfortable doing so! For more information please visit <a href="https://www.harborhospicemi.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.harborhospicemi.org</a>

Episode Thirty-Nine: The Care Our Social Workers Provide

Our team hears it daily... You know, I could not do your job. You are angels and have been called to work in hospice care. Thank you. Hear the 'why' directly from our hospice, palliative care, grief support team. A podcast with guests from our team and community partners. Co-hosted by Amy Geldersma, hospice social worker, and Cheri Montambo, palliative care case manager registered nurse. Episodes air every third Friday of the month. Please remember to subscribe via your favorite podcast platform.

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