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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. She shares her journey from bedside nursing to founding Clarehouse and creating the Omega Home Network, which supports similar initiatives nationwide. The discussion underscores the significance of community, education, and advocacy in enhancing the experience of dying and caring for loved ones. 

Highlights

00:00 Introduction to Kelley Scott and Her Journey

02:25 Early Influences and Nursing Career Beginnings

04:49 Shifts in Nursing Focus and Specialization

10:37 The Importance of Boundaries in Caregiving

12:28 The Sacredness of Death and Dying

16:43 Personal Experiences with Death and Regrets

22:54 The Work of Dying and Conversations Around It

30:19 The Challenge of Timing in End-of-Life Decisions

32:00 Normalizing Conversations About Death

35:07 Transitioning to Hospice Care

39:55 Creating a Home for Dying People

42:18 The Birth of Claire House

47:16 Reinventing Community and Self

50:29 The Omega Home Network

54:48 Education and Advocacy in End-of-Life Care

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 

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