Скачать или смотреть The Heart of Hospice Maui: Supporting Families Through End-of-Life Care with Tanya Barbero

Tanya Barbero, Outreach Coordinator at Hospice Maui, shares her inspiring story of over 40 years in healthcare with Meg Obenauf (Taking Care of Tutu). After being diagnosed with a rare bone cancer, Tanya found her true calling in hospice care, where she advocates for embracing a "good death." Her personal experience offers a touching perspective on how facing mortality can transform our approach to life and death, highlighting the critical role of community support and end-of-life care. Tanya’s story challenges us to re-examine how we perceive death and dying, emphasizing the dignity that can be found in life’s final stages.

Hospice Maui was born from a volunteer initiative inspired by Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and has since grown into a Medicare-certified hospice agency serving multiple Hawaiian islands. In this episode, we explore the history and growth of Hospice Maui, the essential hospice services offered—including the comforting environment of the Hospice Maui Hale—and the barriers people face when understanding or accessing hospice benefits.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The history and evolution of Hospice Maui from a volunteer initiative to a Medicare-certified agency
How Hospice Maui supports families in planning and preparing for end-of-life care
Common misconceptions about hospice care and the importance of early hospice referrals
How Hospice Maui funds its operations through Medicare, insurance, and community support
The role of palliative care and hospice services in the U.S. healthcare system
How Hospice Maui encourages open, compassionate conversations about death and dying within families and communities
Chapters:
00:00 – Meet Tanya Barbero
03:54 – History and Evolution of Hospice Maui
08:28 – Misconceptions About Hospice Care

Resources from this Episode:
For hospice referrals and more information, visit hospicemaui.org
📞 808-244-5555
📍 400 Mahalani St., Kahului, HI

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