Hospice of Green Country

We're excited to announce that we are starting a book club! "The End. Book Club" will focus on building a supportive community and having helpful conversations about the end-of-life. To receive news and information about The End. Book Club, sign up through this link: https://lnkd.in/gPNgHwnF

We want to shine a light on Moore Fitzgeralds Funeral Services for sponsoring Hospice of Green Country Education today. Always a supporter of our work in the community, we’re so grateful for their support in making our upcoming program possible. If you haven't signed up yet, you can register for "Caregiver: A Love Story" happening next week on November 6th at 6 p.m. It’s going to be an enlightening program you won’t want to miss. ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/gPuCu327

Whether you are living it today, it's in your future, or you are seeing those around you trying to figure it out, caregiving is a big deal. Let's talk about the issues and a path forward. Register for our virtual screening and chat on November 6th at 6:00 p.m.- Caregiver: A Love Story: https://lnkd.in/gPuCu327

Looking for an inspiring way to spend your evening? Join us for a virtual documentary screening of "Caregiver: A Love Story" on November 6th at 6:00 p.m. This powerful film sheds light on the incredible journey of caregivers and the love that drives them. After the screening, stick around for an exclusive chat with the Director, Dr. Jessica Zitter! Don't miss out on this special event. Register for free now: https://lnkd.in/gPuCu327 Check out the trailer here: https://lnkd.in/e3uKfYuH LPC and LCSW CEUs Pending

For our October Death Cafe, we’re talking about Caregiving. "There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers” -Rosalyn Carter Whether you’re a caregiver, know someone who is, or just want to learn more, this is the place to share resources, offer support, and connect with others in the community. We hope you'll join us this Thursday, October 17th at 6:30. Our office is at 3501 S. Yale Ave, and these meetings are always free and open to the community.

Please join us for a virtual education event to view the 24-minute documentary followed by a talk with Dr. Jessica Nutik Zitter: author, filmmaker and physician. Caregiver: A Love Story Documentary Screening and Talk with Jessica Nutik Zitter, MD, MPH November 6th, 2024 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Virtual Live Stream Zoom Webinar LPC and LCSW CEUs Pending Over the past decade, we’ve gotten better at caring for the dying. But now we have a new crisis on our hands: the plight of those who care for them. Caregiver: A Love Story highlights an essential, yet largely unseen workforce- the family caregivers of America. While most documentary films about death focus on the people who are dying, Caregiver: A Love Story directs our attention to the millions of family caregivers who support them at home. When 59-year-old Bambi decides to forgo further treatment for her cancer and die at home, her husband Rick leaves his job to become her primary caregiver- a role for which he has no experience and little support. Their journey begins on a high note. Her pain is finally under control and family and friends flock to her bedside. Death may be fast-approaching, but there is an air of celebration, even optimism. The atmosphere changes quickly when family members must return to their homes abroad and Rick is left to manage Bambi’s growing needs on his own. Without a full night’s sleep in months, the around-the-clock responsibilities eventually send Rick into a state of physical, financial, and emotional exhaustion. Caregiver: A Love Story challenges viewers to acknowledge the growing strain placed on family caregivers to envision a new approach. Kindly register to attend this FREE community education event made possible by our generous education sponsors, Hospice Foundation of Oklahoma and The Anne & Henry Zarrow Foundation. https://lnkd.in/gPuCu327 Jessica Zitter, MD, MPH is a filmmaker focusing on personal stories that address the way people die in America. Past media include the Oscar-nominated “Extremis,” which is currently streaming on Netflix, and “Caregiver: A Love Story,” which won Best Documentary Short at the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival. Her essays have appeared in the New York Times, Time Magazine, The Atlantic, and other national publications. She has been a guest on “Fresh Air” with Terry Gross, “Doctor Oz,” and CBS Sunday Morning. In addition to making media, Dr. Zitter is the author of the book Extreme Measures: Finding a Better Path to the End of Life. She attended Stanford University and Case Western Reserve University Medical School and earned her Master of Public Health at the University of California, Berkeley. Her medical training includes an Internal Medicine residency at Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital and a fellowship in Pulmonary/Critical Care at the University of California, San Francisco.

We're ready to discuss Estate Planning TONIGHT at 6:00 p.m. at our office, 3501 S Yale Ave. We'll be hearing from OK Senior Law Attorney, Blaine Frizzell. This is a part of our Death Cafe series, which is always free and open to the community. Come join us and bring your questions! See you there!

??? Mark your calendars! ??? Join us for our September Death Cafe on Thursday, September 26th at 6 p.m. at our office. This month, we're talking Estate Planning with Blaine Frizzell from Oklahoma Senior Law. Whether you're just starting to think about your future or have questions about your existing plans, this is the perfect opportunity to get expert advice in a relaxed, supportive environment. Plus, we'll have light refreshments to keep the conversation flowing! This is a free community event, and everyone is welcome. Come share your thoughts, ask questions, and connect with others in our community. We can't wait to see you there!