Presentation Library

  • Two women sitting at a table with a blue and white tablecloth that reads 'Ask the Experts' in front of glass walls with a view outside to trees. They are smiling, wearing identification badges, and have papers and a pen on the table.

    Caring Within the Guidelines: Understanding Hospice Levels of Care and Medicare Compliance

    Elinor Kurz, MSN, NP‑C, ACHPN
    Margaret Algeo, MSN, APRN, FNP‑C, ACHPN

    This presentation covers the four Medicare-defined levels of care: Routine Home Care, Continuous Home Care, General Inpatient Care, and Inpatient Respite Care. We explore defining features and benefits of each level, and provide case examples to help you navigate hospice care for a loved one or patient in alignment with Medicare regulations.

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  • Three people sit at a table in front of a green wall with a Hospice of Southern Maine banner in the background. The man on the left holds a small ukulele, and the two women next to him are smiling, one holding a photo. All are dressed casually.

    Compassion in Action: Innovative Volunteering in Hospice

    Volunteers play a vital role in hospice care. Many of our volunteers contribute their special skills and therapies to enhance the well-being of our patients, including pet therapy, Reiki therapy, music therapy, and the expertise of a death doula. In this webinar, four volunteers will share how their unique abilities offer innovative ways to support and benefit our patients.

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    Advance Care Planning: Understanding the DNR

    Fernando Moreno, MD
    Medical Director

    Join Medical Director for Hospice of Southern Maine, Fernando Moreno, M.D., for an informative session on the Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) form. During this session, you'll discover what a DNR is, reasons for considering one, how to complete the form, exceptions to the DNR, and more.

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  • Three women sitting at a table in a professional setting, with a laptop, plant, and potted greenery, smiling at the camera.

    Supporting the Grieving: Practical Tips for Grieving Caregivers

    HSM’s bereavement team offer practical tips for those grieving a loss and caring for someone at end of life while also addressing the challenges of grief for Alzheimer’s & Dementia patients and their caregivers.

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  • A smiling woman with short blonde hair wearing a blue patterned blouse stands outdoors in front of green foliage and trees.

    Hospice and Alzheimer's: How Hospice Helps

    Terry Perkins Mitman
    Author

    When her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Terry couldn’t imagine the challenges as well as the joys that would be intertwined in her caregiving journey. We talk with her about how hospice helped them through their journey.

    Book Resources

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  • A worksheet titled 'The Values History' with questions about beliefs and values, partially covered by a booklet titled 'The Yellow Dot Program' and a newspaper or magazine page with a photo of a person's face and some text.

    National Health Care Decisions Day

    Kimberly Mann and Kim Crabill
    Community Liaisons

    Every year on April 16 we are reminded of the value of advanced planning on National Healthcare Decisions Day.  Join us to learn about Maine's Advance Health Care Directive.

    Maine Advance Health Care Directive

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  • A man with short dark hair, a beard, and mustache, wearing a brown jacket and a gray shirt, standing in front of a light blue background.

    Alzheimer's and Dementia: How Hospice can Help

    Fernando Moreno, MD
    Medical Director

    Medical Director Fernando Moreno discusses cognitive decline and how hospice can be a valuable partner to caregivers and patients.

    FAST Scale

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    Resources to Support Caregivers and Patients at End-of-Life

    Barbara Karnes, RN

    Hospice educator Barbara Karnes joins us to kick off National Hospice and Palliative Care Month with useful materials and ideas to help us in our hospice journeys.

    BK Books - resources and blog sign up

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  • Two people sitting at a table in a video call, a woman with glasses and red cardigan on the left, a man with glasses and dark jacket on the right, with a sign saying 'Ask the Experts' in the background.

    Alzheimer's and Dementia Q & A

    Jason C. Libby, NP, ACHPN & Kimberly Mann

    Jason Libby, HSM's Nurse Practitioner Supervisor, answers your questions about dementia and when hospice is appropriate.

    Maine State Resources for caregivers

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  • Three women sitting at a white table in a modern office, with a potted orchid plant in front of them.

    Conversations with a Hospice Nurse

    Annette Drouin R.N., Kelly Gillian R.N., and Kristen Stevens R.N.

    Three hospice nurses share details of their jobs, from why they chose this profession to what is the best part of their job.

    Learn More about our Care Team

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  • Two women seated at a desk with papers and a sign that reads 'Ask the Experts' in front of them.

    Advance Care Planning

    Advance care planning may help you reduce stress by knowing that you are prepared for whatever the future holds for you.

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  • Four people sitting on a long sofa in an office lobby with glass walls and a potted plant in the center.

    Good Grief: Your Questions Answered

    Our expert panelists answer your questions on grief and provide some resources to help through the holiday season.

    Resources and Activities

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  • A woman with shoulder-length wavy brown hair, wearing glasses and a red maroon sweater, smiling in an office setting.

    The Many Faces of Grief

    Kelly Blanchette, CT, CCLS,
    Bereavement Services Manager

    Loss and grief are a normal part of life.  Kelly explores the spectrum of grief, show us how to recognize grief in ourselves and others, and provides helpful resources.

    Grief and Bereavement Resources

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  • Six people, three men and three women, are posing for a group photo in an office with glass walls. They are seated and standing, smiling at the camera.

    Gosnell House Turns 15!

    David Gant, Mady Tyack, Louise Boisvert, Theresa O'Donnell, Barbara Price, Cheryl Figg and Mary Googins

    Help us celebrate our 15 years of service to Southern Maine by hearing from our wonderful staff about the care provided at 'The House' and how this work has enriched their lives.

    Learn more about Gosnell House

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  • A male healthcare professional with short dark hair, a beard, and a stethoscope around his neck, smiling in a clinical setting.

    Your Physician and Ours: Providing Expert Medical Care at End of Life

    Fernando Moreno, M.D.,
    Medical Director

    Hospice of Southern Maine's Medical Director Dr. Moreno gives a history of hospice care and discusses how we work together as a community to provide expert medical care at end of life.

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  • Close-up of an elderly woman with curly gray hair, glasses, and a smiling face outdoors.

    A Conversation with Barbara Karnes

    Barbara Karnes, RN

    Barbara Karnes, RN, nurse, educator, international best-selling author talks in depth about Gone From My Sight, and gives us insight into caring for the dying for hospice workers and families.

    www.bkbooks.com

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  • Five people sitting on a sofa in a brightly lit room with large windows, along with five dogs in front of them.

    Creating Community:  Learn About Hospice Volunteering

    Kim Crabill, Kathy Leddy, Starr Cloutier, Sarah Liziewski, Allen Wilbur

    If you're interested in learning more about becoming a hospice volunteer,  our Volunteer Services Manager, Kathy Leddy, and three of her wonderful volunteers describe their experiences and training.

    Learn about volunteering for HSM!

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  • A man standing outdoors among greenery and flowering trees, wearing a black vest and a plaid shirt, smiling at the camera.

    Pain and Symptom Management at End of Life 

    Jason Libby, MSN, NP, ACHPN
    NP Supervisor

    In a shorter version of his previous presentation, Jason presents on how hospice helps to keep our patients comfortable at end of life.

    Hospice Medications

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  • Three women smiling outdoors, each wearing a name badge and lanyard, with greenery in the background.

    End of Life Care Planning

    Caroline O'Malley-Scott, Lindsay Roan & Betty Fortuin

    Our expert panel provides ideas on how to plan for end-of-life.

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  • Daryl Cady, Hospice of Southern Maine's CEO

    How to Choose the Best Hospice

    Daryl Cady, CEO

    Daryl discusses the differences in hospice philosophies and how to choose the best hospice for your needs.

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    Caring for the Caregiver

    Carol Schoneberg
    Former Bereavement Support Counselor

    Taking care of a loved one can take a toll on the caregiver.  Carol Schoneberg walks us through ways to support the caregiver, whether it's you or someone else.

    Recommended Caregiver Resources

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  • A smiling man with gray hair and glasses standing outside a modern building.

    A Guide to Having Family Conversations at End of Life

    Rev. Larry Greer
    Pastoral Coordinator

    To live life fully and truly understand your loved ones and their wishes, it's important to have open, honest conversations which can be tough.  Larry gives us some help.

    Presentation Notes

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    A Clinician's Guide to Having the Conversation

    Nicole Ruginski, RN,
    Admission Nurse

    Clinicians, like everyone else, need practice to hone their skill.  Nicole offers ideas for how to have conversations about serious illness during this brief webinar.

    Serious Illness Conversation Guide

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  • A woman with short blonde hair, glasses, and red lipstick taking a selfie indoors, with a black and white patterned wall behind her.

    Getting Through the Holidays When Your Heart is Broken

    Carol Schoneberg
    Former Bereavement Support Counselor

    Holidays are one of the hardest times of the year for people who are grieving a loved one, whether they died yesterday or decades ago.

    Helpful Holiday Resources

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  • Smiling woman with curly hair and glasses wearing a colorful patterned blouse standing against a plain white wall.

    Let's Talk About Hospice!

    Michelle Bradbury, RN, CHPN
    Training and Development Manager

    Michelle discusses hospice eligibility, the Interdisciplinary Team, and other important facets of hospice.

    Downloadable Informational Brochure

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  • A woman smiling with short curly hair against a pink and orange blurred background.

    Having the Conversation

    Jess Vickerson, FNP-C, ACHPN, MSW

    Jess helps clinicians find the way to have conversations about serious illness with patients and their families.

    Presentation Notes

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  • A man in teal medical scrubs with a stethoscope around his neck, sitting outdoors on a wooden bench, smiling.

    Pain & Symptom Management at End of Life

    Jason Libby, MSN, NP, ACHPN
    NP Supervisor

    In this video meant primarily for clinicians, Jason Libby describes the tools that hospice providers use to provide comfort and ease symptoms at end of life.

    Hospice Medication 'Tool Kit'

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  • A smiling woman with short gray hair, wearing a light blue shirt and a colorful scarf, standing against a plain background.

    Referring to Hospice: An Act of Love

    Elizabeth Szatkowski, LCSW
    Social Services Manager

    Elizabeth details how, why, and when is the best time to refer yourself or your loved ones to hospice.

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