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

What does it mean to truly live fully until we die? In this episode of Before You Go, 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. 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. 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! In this episode, we discuss: *Details on ABODE’s upcoming Open House and Fall Friend-raiser leading into San Antonio's The Big Give day of fundraising *What a social model hospice home is and how it bridges the gap alongside hospice agencies *The history, mission, and membership tiers of the Omega Home Network *Addressing the societal taboo around talking about death, dying, and grief *Finding balance, processing grief, and replenishing your cup as a caregiver *Beth's answer to the core question: What do you want to do before you go? Learn more & connect: Omega Home Network: omegahomenetwork.org Follow ABODE Contemplative Care for the Dying: https://abodehome.org/ Find us on Instagram   / abodecontemplativecare   Find us on Facebook   / abodecontemplativecare   Find us on YouTube    / @abodecontemplativecarefort2506