The H Word
Presented & Published by Demetress Harrell
About The H Word
For more than 30 years I have been dedicated to caring for individuals with a life limiting illness. I joined Hospice in the Pines in 1993 after years of working in the long-term care industry. It was this leadership role that cultivated my investment in helping families navigate during one of the most difficult times of their lives. As a end of life care professional advocate, I am committed to providing quality education on grief death & dying. My experience is valued by many as an international speaker and well known industry leader. I recognize and have experienced the pain associated with loss.
The H word is a platform to assist those who are faced with making end of life care decisions and support those coping with loss. The H Word social media page has excellent coping mechanisms in times of loss as well as blogs focused on grief and mourning. Experiencing the loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult times whether sudden or anticipated loss. As a certified grief coach, I can assure you of the attributes in acquiring good coping skills. This blog and page will provide resources and information beneficial to all. Let’s begin the conversation in making quality end of life decisions.
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Personal Concerns
The pandemic of COVID19 changed the world forever and while many did not truly validate the rising death tolls, it was a concern. I understand now more than ever the importance of educating America on making death and dying a topic for discussion. As an only child I am grateful for my beloved father taking me to our family attorney to make his needs known. He was only 45 in 1987 but his action has influenced my passion to help you make good choices too.
In my adolescent years he expressed the importance of being prepared for loss and explained the purchase of life insurance for our family.
In 1999 he died at a very young age yet all of his choices made his only child’s experience so much better.
Purpose
My purpose of creating “The H Word” is to assure people recognize the need for attaining resources to aid in developing quality coping skills and to build a conversation around prioritization of end of life care decisions. Culturally I find the conversation centering around death and dying to be omitted daily.
I am here to hear you and initiate the conversation.
Presentation
My professional expertise is in all areas of Hospice services & grief associated with loss. Our entire hospice team can provide our patients and families expert end of life care with quality bereavement services in every situation relating to loss.
Today I have advanced my knowledge by providing palliative care education and resources so contact a representative today.
Testimonials
I could never imagine how I could have made it without the knowledge or support of Demetress. She is an exceptional leader and I express my thanks and gratitude to you for the remarkable care you provided. As a professional hospice leader I was honored by the personal time you provided and the continued bereavement support you granted me for months. I felt empty after the loss of my husband but it was your care that filled my cup and understood my needs. The professionalism, care and consideration allowed me to know just how well you listened. I have recommended you and your team to every person I know faced with the same circumstances!
Demetress is one of the most intelligent women I know and her help to me, in my time of distress has been so comforting. I am still suffering the loss of my husband but I know with her support and guidance I will improve. I cannot thank you enough for all that you have done in making my decision for end of life care easy.
Contact:
Demetress Harrell
+1 936 633-0526
Join my Facebook page or email me for details dcharrell@hospiceinthepines.org
Lufkin, Texas 75904
It is never for reward that I seek to enrich the lives of others, yet by grace that I do this work. The H Word represents my work in the hospice industry and my labor of love for those suffering the terminal diagnosis. This intimate conversation is a way to allow others to embrace the decision in making good end of life decisions. We often wait until something happens before we make these important decisions but the H Word will provide guidance assuring you know the right questions to ask. Let’s begin the conversation today.
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