Lori Locicero, author and co-creator of The Death Deck has a personal hospice story. In today’s Connection Moment she says end of life professionals will never know how much their care and compassion means to families of seriously ill patients.  Lori acknowledges that it’s a tough job, but please keep doing what you do!  The guidance that hospice clinicians bring to a patient and family during a terminal illness is crucial.  Having that connection, even if it’s remote, means the world to families and patients who are trying to figure out how to manage care at home. Lori reminds us all to have those all-important conversations about death and dying before there’s a crisis, keeping a sense of humor and an open mind.  The Death Deck is the perfect tool to get those discussions started.  You can get your own The Death Deck at thedeathdeck.com.  You’ll find all our Connection Moment podcasts at theheartofhospice.com. If you need more resources for advance care planning or general information about hospice care, The Heart of Hospice is here to help 24/7.  Send any questions to host@theheartofhospice.com.  We’re happy to reply.  No matter where you are in your hospice journey, you are The Heart of Hospice.