Lori La Bey talks with the Gentle Passage Doula Collective. Today, we hear from Bonnie Blachly, Kathy Bates, Kathleen Putnam, and Colleen Hewes. Each is an End-of-Life Doula providing exceptional service to families dealing with the loss of a loved one. Below is a bit about each of our guests.

Bonnie Blachly is a Registered Nurse and End-of-Life Doula with 40+ years of experience in long-term care, home health, and nursing education. She developed a Partners-in-Care interdisciplinary team model to support residents with dementia and their families to navigate the healthcare and social systems as their disease progresses and their needs change.  

Kathy Bates is a Social Worker, Geriatric Mental Health Specialist, End-of-Life Doula, and Educator with more than 35 years of experience working with those with Dementia and their loved ones in a variety of settings.  She guides and supports those facing life-threatening illnesses, and terminal diagnoses including Dementia emotionally, spiritually, and psychologically to help diminish fear and anxiety at the end of life.

Kathleen Putnam is a Master of Nutrition with 30+ years of experience as a dietitian, End-of-Life Doula, educator, and coach. She helps families and individuals navigate through the grieving process as health, self-care, and situations change through end of life aiming to reduce suffering and prioritize what is most meaningful.

Colleen Hewes is an RN and End-of-Life Doula with specialties in Geriatric and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing. She is an End of  Life Doula and Conscious Dying Educator promoting a death-positive culture by encouraging people to embrace each and every precious moment of their lives.

Maureen Kures is a Registered Nurse and End-of-Life Doula with over 35+ years of expertise in Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant, ICU, and Hospice care. She is dedicated to helping people get their end-of-life wishes documented and discussed while they can still make the decisions that are important to them.

Learn:
Living well through the end
Understanding the emotional effects of dealing with the end of life for yourself or another
Family dynamics
Allowing people to live authentically to the end
The benefits of being curious vs. judgmental
Supporting the range of emotions
Life reviews
Reminiscing
Resolving unfinished business

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https://youtu.be/HzO8sZxeo2U



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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432



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Her Lori La Bey on the Different Kind of Doula Show

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Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.

Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network

Lori La Bey talks with the Gentle Passage Doula Collective. Today, we hear from Bonnie Blachly, Kathy Bates, Kathleen Putnam, and Colleen Hewes. Each is an End-of-Life Doula providing exceptional service to families dealing with the loss of a loved one. Below is a bit about each of our guests.
Bonnie Blachly is a Registered Nurse and End-of-Life Doula with 40+ years of experience in long-term care, home health, and nursing education. She developed a Partners-in-Care interdisciplinary team model to support residents with dementia and their families to navigate the healthcare and social systems as their disease progresses and their needs change.  
Kathy Bates is a Social Worker, Geriatric Mental Health Specialist, End-of-Life Doula, and Educator with more than 35 years of experience working with those with Dementia and their loved ones in a variety of settings.  She guides and supports those facing life-threatening illnesses, and terminal diagnoses including Dementia emotionally, spiritually, and psychologically to help diminish fear and anxiety at the end of life.
Kathleen Putnam is a Master of Nutrition with 30+ years of experience as a dietitian, End-of-Life Doula, educator, and coach. She helps families and individuals navigate through the grieving process as health, self-care, and situations change through end of life aiming to reduce suffering and prioritize what is most meaningful.
Colleen Hewes is an RN and End-of-Life Doula with specialties in Geriatric and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing. She is an End of  Life Doula and Conscious Dying Educator promoting a death-positive culture by encouraging people to embrace each and every precious moment of their lives.
Maureen Kures is a Registered Nurse and End-of-Life Doula with over 35+ years of expertise in Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant, ICU, and Hospice care. She is dedicated to helping people get their end-of-life wishes documented and discussed while they can still make the decisions that are important to them.
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Learn:
<ol>
<li>Living well through the end</li>
<li>Understanding the emotional effects of dealing with the end of life for yourself or another</li>
<li>Family dynamics</li>
<li>Allowing people to live authentically to the end</li>
<li>The benefits of being curious vs. judgmental</li>
<li>Supporting the range of emotions</li>
<li>Life reviews</li>
<li>Reminiscing</li>
<li>Resolving unfinished business</li>
</ol>
  10.VSED
 
Watch the Video Interview Below
<a href="https://youtu.be/HzO8sZxeo2U">https://youtu.be/HzO8sZxeo2U</a>
 
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432</a>
 
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3">https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3 </a>
 
Contact The Gentle Passage Doula Collective
Website  <a href="https://www.gentlepassagedoulacollective.com/">https://www.gentlepassagedoulacollective.com/</a>
Linkedin  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gentle-passage-doula-collective-4373121b6/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/gentle-passage-doula-collective-4373121b6/</a>
Facebook  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077577150337">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077577150337</a> 
TV Show   <a href="https://winwinwomen.tv/show/a-different-kind-of-doula%20  ">https://winwinwomen.tv/show/a-different-kind-of-doula   </a>
Her Lori La Bey on the Different Kind of Doula Show
<a href="https://winwinwomen.tv/show/a-different-kind-of-doula#7902-lori-la-bey-alzheimers-speaks">https://winwinwomen.tv/show/a-different-kind-of-doula#7902-lori-la-bey-alzheimers-speaks</a>
 
Contact <a href="mailto:Radio@AlzheimersSpeaks.com?subject=I%20hear%20you%20on%20Alzheimer's%20Speaks%20Radio">Lori La Bey</a> with questions or branding needs at <a href="https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/">https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/</a>
Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.
Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio gives voice to all, sharing resources, tools, and products.   Through collaboration & education we are changing dementia care.

Alzheimer's Speaks

The Alzheimer’s Speaks show was launched in 2011 and is believed to be the first dementia-specific radio program in the world. The show caters to all types of dementia and caring needs. It has an international audience and has had the honor to be recognized by some of the most renowned names in the world - Oprah, Maria Shriver, AARP, the National Institute for Dementia Education, and Sharecare.

Lori La Bey hosts the show.  Her own mother lived with dementia for 30 years.  Her compassionate heart creates a safe and comfortable environment for her guests to speak honestly and openly as her audience listens in.  Alzheimer's Speaks is about giving voice to all, and sharing resources, tools, and products. Through collaboration & education, we are changing dementia care.

On Alzheimer's Speaks you will hear from those living with a diagnosis of dementia, and their care partners - family, friends, and professionals.  We've had a variety of researchers, and companies who have created a diverse array of products, services, and tools to ease the journey ahead. 

Join us as we educate, raise awareness, and give hope to those living with or serving those that are diagnosed. Bottom line, we believe together we can combine everyday life in the trenches insights, with medical, academic, and research models, to offer more options to live well with dementia.

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Everyone is welcome on the show, so if you have a personal or professional story about dementia, caregiving, or resources you believe individuals and organizations need to know about to improve our dementia care please Email Lori La Bey.

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The Alzheimer’s Speaks show was launched in 2011 and is believed to be the first dementia-specific radio program in the world. The show caters to all types of dementia and caring needs. It has an international audience and has had the honor to be recognized by some of the most renowned names in the world - Oprah, Maria Shriver, AARP, the National Institute for Dementia Education, and Sharecare.
Lori La Bey hosts the show.  Her own mother lived with dementia for 30 years.  Her compassionate heart creates a safe and comfortable environment for her guests to speak honestly and openly as her audience listens in.  Alzheimer's Speaks is about giving voice to all, and sharing resources, tools, and products. Through collaboration &amp; education, we are changing dementia care.
On Alzheimer's Speaks you will hear from those living with a diagnosis of dementia, and their care partners - family, friends, and professionals.  We've had a variety of researchers, and companies who have created a diverse array of products, services, and tools to ease the journey ahead. 
Join us as we educate, raise awareness, and give hope to those living with or serving those that are diagnosed. Bottom line, we believe together we can combine everyday life in the trenches insights, with medical, academic, and research models, to offer more options to live well with dementia.
BE A GIVER OF HOPE - SUBSCRIBE, LIKE AND SHARE OUR EPISODES Everyone is welcome on the show, so if you have a personal or professional story about dementia, caregiving, or resources you believe individuals and organizations need to know about to improve our dementia care please <a href="mailto:Radio@AlzheimersSpeaks.com">Email</a> Lori La Bey.
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