Released from jail, just in time to be diagnosed with an end stage illness.
He prays for his community of friends still in jail.
He has written each of their names on little pieces of paper and put them under his Buddha.
He wants them to be safe under there….and in jail.
Soon, he will be free again.🙏🏻
#incarcerated #jail #palliative #palliativecare #hospice #hospicenurse #buddah
She’s a nurse AND a patient now.
Straddling both sides of the healthcare equation.
But her greatest roles are those of mother and wife.
She’s modelling life’s last lesson, with amazing grace.
#patient #mother #love #grief #palliative #nurse #family #cancer
He has Dementia.
It’s been rough with agitation.
Was always his best when he was with his grandchildren.
His family had a wonderful idea.
Set these ‘grandchildren’ on the couch.
Since then, he has settled.
#grandchildren #family #caregiver #dementia #Alzheimer #dementiacaregiver #palliative #hospice #hospicenurse
Hello Folks!!
I’ve been pretty lame keeping up with my social media. Admittedly, it’s not one of my strengths.
However, I assure you that behind the scenes it’s been full throttle ahead with our Waiting Room Revolution social movement!!!
For those of you that don’t know, we are trying to improve the illness experience for patients and families, right from the beginning of diagnosis of a serious illness.
We launched our worldwide workshop last month. We had 300 people around the world that expressed an interest in being a facilitator of the workshop so the revolution grows!!!
We are also working on a workshop specifically for healthcare providers that will help them to put the human back into the equation of their work.
I continue to give talks and presentations to all sorts of audiences. And, we are currently taping the 12th season of our podcast. Amazing lineup of guests….
In the meantime, I spend most days of the week going from home to home helping people in the advanced stages of a variety of illnesses. It is this, the heart of my professional life, that keeps me going.
If you get a chance, check out our website (waitingroomrevolution.com) or our YouTube channel.
If you are interested in becoming a facilitator of our workshop for the public, go to our website and sign up to be an ambassador!!! No credentials required!!
I’ll try to be more active on social media….if that’s what you folks would like to see. Let me know!💕
#waitingroomrev #palliative #palliativecare #palliativemedicine #hospice #hospicenurse #endoflifedoula #deathdoula #patients #caregivers
This caught my eye.
An ironing board covered by a picnic table cloth.
What’s for lunch?
Pills and puffers…
#medication #pills #perscription #illness #chronicillness #deprescribing #palliative #hospice
🎉 You're invited!
Join us for the official launch webinar of the Workshop in a Box — your complete toolkit to lead life-changing conversations about serious illness care.
💡 Learn how to run workshops
📦 Explore what's inside the box
🌍 Connect with a global community of changemakers
Whether you're a coach, caregiver, or community leader, this is your chance to step into action.
🗓️ June 12th 12-1pm EST
📍 Online | Free to attend
🔗Register today at the link in bio
#WaitingRoomRevolution #WorkshopInABox #HealthcareReimagined #PatientEmpowerment #PalliativeCare
🚀 Ready to spark real change in your community?
The Waiting Room Revolution: Ambassador Program (& Workshop in a Box) is here to help you lead powerful conversations about serious illness, care, and choice. Whether you're a coach, advocate, educator, or simply passionate about empowering others — this guide gives you everything you need to run meaningful, flexible workshops based on the 7 Keys.
👥 Empower patients & families
📘 Based on the book Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest
🧰 Comes with slides, exercises & agendas
🌍 Join a global movement
You don’t have to be an expert — just a passionate voice for change. Complete the Application and start your workshop journey today! 💬✨
🔗 Link in Bio
#WaitingRoomRevolution #PatientEmpowerment #SeriousIllnessCare #FacilitatorTools #HealthWorkshop #PalliativeCareEducation
Exciting news!!! We have developed a workshop for people facing illness and their ‘families’….or anyone else who wants the inside scope on how to navigate the illness journey.
We are looking for people to sign up for our launch webinar if you; are curious about participating in a future workshop, want to hold a workshop for a group of people, or if you’re interested in facilitating a workshop!
Yes! You can join The Waiting Room Revolution as a facilitator!!! We have all the resources you need to run a workshop. It doesn’t cost you anything to use our ‘workshop in a box’ to run a course.
Finally, our social movement is going to reach a tipping point!! Yahooooo!
Watch out old-fashioned healthcare system. You are about to meet a new type of customer.
Visit our website, The Waiting Room Revolution to join. You won’t regret it!
#patient #caregiver #deathdoula #endoflifedoula #nurse #educator #occupationaltherapy #socialwork #volunteer #hospicenurse #hospicevolunteer #palliative #hospice #waitingroomrev #hopeforthebestplanfortherest
First decorated for Christmas.
Then Valentine’s Day.
Now Easter.
This tree, by his bedside, a marker of time.
He’s still with us.
Should they plan for the next theme?
Hard to say.
What I do know is that this won’t go on forever.
But my admiration for this family will.
Straddling living and dying.
#palliative #hospice #Easter #cancer #family #caregiver #hospicenurse #palliativecare
Teaser for next week is here!👀 📋You are a whole person, not a number or diagnosis. Link in bio to subscribe on youtube/to our newsletter to stay tuned!
#waitingroomrev #acceptance #caregivingtips #healthcarejourney #newepisode
