In this episode of The Last Call, Hannah, a hospice nurse, addresses common misconceptions about hospice and explains how hospice is active, intentional care focused on reducing suffering rather than stopping death.

She describes the clinical signs of dying, the role of hospice nurses in symptom management and family support, and why treatments like morphine are for comfort, not hastening death. The episode emphasizes dignity, education, and the human side of end-of-life care.

In this episode of The Last Call, Hospice Hannah interviews her 10-year-old son Vinny about how children understand death, from developmental stages to personal beliefs about heaven and life review.

They talk about fears, memories, pets' sensitivity, the importance of honesty, and practical advice for parents on how to speak with kids about loss.

Hospice Hannah interviews Give Willow co-founders Ryan Oliveira and Janet Turkula about their modern funeral registry that helps families raise money, coordinate memorial details, and collect shared memories.

The episode covers how Give Willow works (easy online setup, privacy controls, memorial walls, and options to pay families or funeral homes), new features like time-and-effort items, and partnerships with funeral homes and death-care providers.

Guests discuss how the platform simplifies planning, normalizes conversations about death, and helps communities show up for grieving families in meaningful ways. Explore Give Willow Here.