Discuss a Compassionate Journey and Share Insight

Welcome to Health Matters Weekly Podcast Episode with the Medicine Center Pharmacy. I’m your pharmacist, Paul White. We’re glad you joined us. Before we begin, I’d like to thank our sponsors, Aultman Health Systems, Studio Arts & Glass, and Jenior Appraisals and Liquidations.

Today in the studio with me is Brad White, a compounding pharmacist and Executive Vice President of our Pharmacies.  Our guest is Chaplain Terry Livengood with Aultman Health Systems.

Chaplain Terry has completed his Clinical Pastor Education at St Vincent Charity Hospital in Cleveland. His Master of Theology is at Walsh University and he is a Certified Thanatologist. In this episode, Chaplain Terry is with us to discuss a compassionate journey and share his insight for those of us who are either faced with the journey ourselves or are journeying with a friend or loved one.

People who are suffering or nearing the end of life often have spiritual needs as compelling as their physical concerns.  That person might find peace by resolving unsettled issues with friends or family.  They might appreciate and find comfort in visits from social workers or counselors.  Many people find solace in their faith.  In addition, the friends and family members of the person who is suffering often find themselves wondering what to do, and how to help while also coping with their own feelings. 

We’d like to remind our listeners that today’s program is also available on our podcast which can be downloaded from the app store on your mobile phone. Look for Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy and you can listen to any of our programs, anytime.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.

Tune in to Learn More About A Compassionate Journey of A Hospice Chaplain:

• How do we journey with a suffering person?

• How do we help the patient and family members connect during the last few months or weeks of their journey?

• What can a person who has a loved one journeying the last few weeks of their life?

• How can a person effectively listen and communicate with those who are dying?

• What is the definition of faith? Is there a difference between healing and faith?

• What generational differences do you see in faith and prayer practices?

• What is empathetic reflection? Is there anything we should say or anything we should not say?

• Can we do more harm than good when it comes to giving advice and directions?

• Are we giving up the fight to live if we talk about death??

• How do you address the practical tasks that accompany the end of life – whether it be legal, financial, or even planning the funeral?

• What resources are available to help with this journey?

• What advice do you have for situations when the patient is optimistic, and the family is struggling with balancing that optimism against the reality of the situation?

• Are there different ways to measure the journey?

• How can the end-of-life journey be meaningful and possibly even healing?

• What does it mean for a patient to move from letting go to letting be?

• How do we support the caregivers in this journey?

Tune in to Learn More About A Compassionate Journey of A Hospice Chaplain:

• How do we journey with a suffering person?

• How do we help the patient and family members connect during the last few months or weeks of their journey?

• What can a person who has a loved one journeying the last few weeks of their life?

• How can a person effectively listen and communicate with those who are dying?

• What is the definition of faith? Is there a difference between healing and faith?

• What generational differences do you see in faith and prayer practices?

• What is empathetic reflection? Is there anything we should say or anything we should not say?

• Can we do more harm than good when it comes to giving advice and directions?

• Are we giving up the fight to live if we talk about death??

• How do you address the practical tasks that accompany the end of life – whether it be legal, financial, or even planning the funeral?

• What resources are available to help with this journey?

• What advice do you have for situations when the patient is optimistic, and the family is struggling with balancing that optimism against the reality of the situation?

• Are there different ways to measure the journey?

• How can the end-of-life journey be meaningful and possibly even healing?

• What does it mean for a patient to move from letting go to letting be?

• How do we support the caregivers in this journey?

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.

Thank you to our guest, Terry Livengood, Hospice Chaplain with Aultman Health Systems. We’d like to remind our listeners if you suspect you have a medical issue, please contact your healthcare provider. Thanks to our sponsors Aultman Health Systems, Studio Arts & Glass, and Jenior Appraisals and LIquidations. As always, we thank our listeners for joining us on Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy.

Have a healthy week and we’ll see you again next Friday right here on News Talk 1480 WHBC.

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