EP 57 | The Sacredness of Dying with Kelley Scott

In this powerful conversation, Tracy interviews Kelley Scott, a seasoned nurse and the Executive Director of Clarehouse, a pioneering social model hospice in Oklahoma. Kelley shares her journey into nursing, the challenges of providing end-of-life care, and the importance of creating meaningful connections with patients and their families. She emphasizes the need for boundaries in caregiving, the sacredness of death, and the necessity of having open conversations about dying to avoid regrets. Through personal anecdotes, Kelley illustrates the profound impact of this type of work and the importance of supporting individuals and families during the dying process. In this conversation, you’ll learn about the importance of open discussions about death. She shares her journey from bedside nursing to founding Clarehouse and creating the Omega Home Network to support similar initiatives nationwide. The discussion underscores the significance of community, education, and advocacy in enhancing the experience of dying and caring for loved ones.

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Guest Bio: Kelley Scott 

As Founder and Executive Director of Clarehouse, Oklahoma’s first community home for people who are dying, Kelley’s leadership is informed by her 22-year history with this innovative non-profit and her expertise from the ground up with the
model. After 38 years as a nurse, she still cherishes time at the bedside with guests and families. Kelley also serves as the Executive Director of the Omega Home Network, a national membership organization fostering the growth the model. She believes that every community should have a home like Clarehouse and loves to quote Margaret Mead – “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.”

Learn more about Clarehouse.

Learn more about Omega Home Network