Finding Joy, Community, and Care at the End of Life with Beth Hoey

<p>What does it mean to truly live fully until we die? In this episode of <em>Before You Go</em>, host Natalie Buster sits down with Beth Hoey, newly elected Board President of the Omega Home Network and long-time champion of Francis House, an Omega Home in Syracuse, New York.</p><p>Together, Natalie and Beth explore the vital role of social model hospice homes—compassionate, community-supported residential homes that provide 24/7 care to individuals in their final days at little to no charge. Beth shares the origin story of the Omega Home Network, the growing need for home-like end-of-life care amid the nationwide caregiver crisis, and how volunteers bring presence, dignity, and unexpected moments of deep joy to residents and their families.</p><p>Plus, hear about upcoming community events at ABODE, reflections on the sacred gift of slowing down at the bedside, and even a preview of a brand-new Omega Home Network theme song!</p><p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Details on ABODE’s upcoming Open House and Fall Friend-raiser leading into San Antonio&#39;s <em>The Big Give</em> day of fundraising</p></li><li><p>What a social model hospice home is and how it bridges the gap alongside hospice agencies</p></li><li><p>The history, mission, and membership tiers of the Omega Home Network</p></li><li><p>Addressing the societal taboo around talking about death, dying, and grief</p></li><li><p>Finding balance, processing grief, and replenishing your cup as a caregiver</p></li><li><p>Beth&#39;s answer to the core question: <em>What do you want to do before you go?</em></p></li></ul><p><strong>Learn more &amp; connect:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Omega Home Network:</strong><a href="https://omegahomenetwork.org"> <u>omegahomenetwork.org</u></a></p></li><li><p><strong>Follow ABODE Contemplative Care for the Dying:</strong> <a href="https://abodehome.org/"><u>https://abodehome.org/</u></a></p></li><li><p>Find us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abodecontemplativecare/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/abodecontemplativecare/</u></a></p></li><li><p>Find us on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ABODEcontemplativecare"><u>https://www.facebook.com/ABODEcontemplativecare</u></a></p></li><li><p>Find us on YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpWnI9mG4f5rzdDT2tC2fRg"><u>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpWnI9mG4f5rzdDT2tC2fRg</u></a></p></li></ul>