Hospice Explained

Interview with Kathleen Hampton and she talks about the Hospice experience she had in her home with her Mother in Law. Kathy also shares on Hospice Encounters Episode #6 https://sites.libsyn.com/405716/encounters-with-kathleen-hampton   https://www.amazon.com/Biblical-Secrets-Heal-Your-Body/dp/B096Z8CYNS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FB04VO3KL5GA&keywords=kathleen+hampton&qid=1658021053&sprefix=kathleen+hampton...

This interview is focused On Gastrointestinal problems: Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation and Diarrhea in the End of life Season. Buymeacoffee.com/Hospice Leave A Voicemail: 206-705-3080 Email Me Your Stories: feedback@hospiceexplained.com Website: http://hospiceexplained.com

This is the 40th Episode of Hospice Explained and the 1rst Episode of Hospice Encounters. Hospice Encounter will feature stories from Hospice and the End of Life Season. This Podcast is meant to be Encouraging and a safe Platform to share these Encounters-my Dad who saw "The Great Beyond" which he described as "BEAUTIFUL" Buymeacoffee.com/Hospice Leave A Voicemail: 206-705-3080 Email Me Your Stori...

Interview with Jon Lefrandt from lovealwaysproject.org/ and https://www.forgrief.com/ The Love Always Project is on a mission to encourage people to think more positively and proactively about End-of-Life issues and funeral pre-arrangement. Jon's Forgrief.com gives expert grief support, honest conversation and heartfelt community. Forgrief.com is meant to help to provide the best resources and inf...

Interview with Kim Medici Shelquist from LoveAlwaysproject.org The Love Always Project is on a mission to encourage people to think more positively and proactively about End-of-Life issues and funeral pre-arrangement. https://www.lovealwaysproject.org/ Instagram: the_love_always_project Facebook: The love always project Twitter @thelovealways Buymeacoffee.com/Hospice Leave A Voicemail: 206-705-308...

Interview with Dean Lambert from LoveAlwaysproject.org The Love Always Project is on a mission to encourage people to think more positively and proactively about End-of-Life issues and funeral pre-arrangement. https://www.lovealwaysproject.org/ Instagram: the_love_always_project Facebook: The love always project Twitter @thelovealways Buymeacoffee.com/Hospice Leave A Voicemail: 206-705-3080 Email...

This is an Interview with Author and Hospice Nurse Derek J. Flores RN. We talk about his Book: Seven Keys to a Peaceful Passing: A Hospice Nurse's Step-by-Step Guide to Hospice we chat about what is a Pain crisis and service failure. We also discuss the minimum amout of caregivers, how taking care of Hospice patients can be a Marathon vs. a sprint. Giving patients honesty about their diagnosis. Ph...

On today's episode I interview Monica who has experience in Emergency Medicine and as a Hospice RN who helped orient me when I started working in Hospice. We discuss how Hospice can benefit patients in the end of life. https://linktr.ee/HospiceExplained Buymeacoffee.com/Hospice Leave A Voicemail: 206-705-3080 Email Me Your Stories: feedback@hospiceexplained.com Website: http://hospiceexplained.com

This is a short discussion regarding Pediatric Hospice. https://getpalliativecare.org/whatis/pediatric/ https://palliativecare.org.au/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2016/12/20151109_myths_updated.pdf https://www.cancer.net/coping-with-cancer/physical-emotional-and-social-effects-cancer/types-palliative-care https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26333754/ https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/disorders-of-nu...

This Episode discusses caregiving and expectations for patients and their loved ones.   ht tps://www.crossroadshospice.com/hospice-resources/education-for-families/scores-and-scales-understanding-the-balance-of-hospice-eligibility/ https://www.compassus.com/sparkle-assets/documents/palliative-performance-scale.pdf https://linktr.ee/HospiceExplained Buymeacoffee.com/Hospice Leave A Voicemail: 206-7...

This episode describes the Fast Scale which is used in Azlheimer's and Dementia patients to assist in determining Hospice Eligibility, and the FAST scale which is a percentage scale scored in 5 areas: Ambulation(walking), Activity & Evidence of Disease, Self-Care, Intake(food/fluids), Level of Conscious(alertness). https://www.crossroadshospice.com/hospice-care/hospice-eligibility-criteria/ https:...

This episode discusses the term Call Dr. Kevorkian, Death with Dignity, Physician assisted suicide and Physician aid in Dying.  This is a discussion and education from Dr. Mulder a Pioneer in Palliative Care and Hospice Medicine.  https://deathwithdignity.org https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Kevorkian https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assisted_suicide https://depts.washington.edu/bhdept/ethics-medic...

  Dr. John Mulder is a pioneering member of the palliative care specialty. This episode is part 1 of 2. On Today's episode Dr. Mulder explains differences in palliative and hospice, how technology can impact healthcare and the stigma of other Doctors referring to hospice or palliative care for their patients. https://linktr.ee/HospiceExplained Buymeacoffee.com/Hospice Leave A Voicemail: 206-705-30...

In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN interviews Chris Graham, PA, the co-founder of Stillwater Hospice, discussing Medicare coverage for hospice patients and the importance of education in rural end-of-life care. They emphasize the significance of choice, comfort, and empowerment for both patients and caregivers in the hospice journey.   00:00 Introduction 00:40 Guest Introd...

28 Understanding End-of-Life Care: Insights from Pepper Cappuccio, RN Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN focuses on demystifying end-of-life care. Special guest Pepper Cappuccio RN, author of 'Warm Water, The Last Act of Compassion," shares his experiences as a hospice nurse, emphasizing the importance of compassion, cultural diversity in grieving, and pain management. The episode also cover...

This is a short episode describing some of the bodies changes in the last few days of life and what is happening next with Hospice Explained podcast. https://www.hospiceotp.org/how-we-help-you/when-the-time-comes-booklet/ https://docsend.com/view/uev27je6u4yidmqa https://www.crossroadshospice.com/hospice-resources/end-of-life-signs/breathing-patterns/ https://www.healthline.com/health/kussmaul-bre...

This episode describes the FLACC pain scale and how to use it. F=Face L=Legs A=Activity C=Cry C=Consolability https://www.crossroadshospice.com/hospice-palliative-care-blog/2017/september/07/all-you-need-to-know-about-pain-management-in-hospice/ https://linktr.ee/HospiceExplained Buymeacoffee.com/Hospice Leave A Voicemail: 206-705-3080 Email Me Your Stories: feedback@hospiceexplained.com Website:...

This episode explains how to ask a patient to describe their pain using the 0-10 pain scale. https://creakyjoints.org/doctor-patient/pain-scale-not-best-way-communicate-pain/ Questions to ask the person in Pain: 1. Are you in pain---if yes-- 2. ask what part of the body 3. ask for a number on the 0-10 scale 4. Is it constant or intermittent 5. Describe pain using words like: Aching, sharp, shootin...

This episode discusses the difference between: comfort, palliative and curative care. The role of comfort care and how to conserve the energy of the patient to do the activities they most prefer. Buymeacoffee.com/Hospice Leave A Voicemail: 206-705-3080 Email Me Your Stories: feedback@hospiceexplained.com Website: http://hospiceexplained.com https://www.uptodate.com/contents/palliative-care-for-adu...

This episode discusses helping your loved one be comfortable in their own or a hospital bed, also discussed is controlling symptoms of Shortness of breath. https://crhcf.org/insights/understanding-wound-care-in-the-hospice-and-palliative-setting/ Buymeacoffee.com/Hospice Leave A Voicemail: 206-705-3080 Email Me Your Stories: feedback@hospiceexplained.com Website: http://hospiceexplained.com

This is just a very short acknowledgement that not all deaths are expected and to reach out to those we love and care about when they may be struggling. https://linktr.ee/HospiceExplained Buymeacoffee.com/Hospice Leave A Voicemail: 206-705-3080 Email Me Your Stories: feedback@hospiceexplained.com Website: http://hospiceexplained.com

This is General information regarding the death of a loved one and how Hospice can help. https://linktr.ee/HospiceExplained Buymeacoffee.com/Hospice Leave A Voicemail: 206-705-3080 Email Me Your Stories: feedback@hospiceexplained.com Website: http://hospiceexplained.com

This Episode explains some of the times when it may be needed to Call the Nurse or the Hospice Team https://linktr.ee/HospiceExplained Buymeacoffee.com/Hospice Leave A Voicemail: 206-705-3080 Email Me Your Stories: feedback@hospiceexplained.com Website: http://hospiceexplained.com

In this Episode: Emily interviews me and asks me questions regarding Hospice. https://linktr.ee/HospiceExplained Buymeacoffee.com/Hospice Leave A Voicemail: 206-705-3080 Email Me Your Stories: feedback@hospiceexplained.com Website: http://hospiceexplained.com

Emily discusses a recent Hospice experience   https://linktr.ee/HospiceExplained Buymeacoffee.com/Hospice Leave A Voicemail: 206-705-3080 Email Me Your Stories: feedback@hospiceexplained.com Website: http://hospiceexplained.com