March is National Social Worker Month. Social Workers are leaders, advocates, and champions who serve people when they're in need of help.  Hospice social workers are some of the best. To celebrate National Social Worker Month, Helen & Jerry talked with their friend, Katie Ortlip.  Katie has been a hospice social worker in Oregon at the same hospice agency for over 25 years.  She shares her wealth of experience with us in this episode, and also brings some insight into the work that she does in hospice.   Along with her friend, Jahnna Beecham, Katie co-authored the book Living With Dying, which is a comprehensive guide for caregivers of terminally ill patients.  Katie will also be our guest on our 5 for Friday episodes during the month of March, helping us learn more about the services that are provided by hospice social workers. Be sure and listen to our March episodes to learn more from Katie.   To learn more about hospice, caregiving, and self care, visit our website at www.theheartofhospice.com.  Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter so you can receive up to date information about hospice, and announcements of new blogs, and new podcast episodes.