Hospice Explained

Hospice End-of-Life Care: Making Death And Dying Conversations Less Scary with Lisa Pahl When planning care for a loved one in their end-of-life disease progression, talking about death and dying can be scary. Hospice care plays a vital role in end-of-life care, focusing on maximizing comfort and peace for both the individual nearing the end of life and their loved ones. With a deep understanding...

  Linde Carter's Insights: Understanding Grief in Hospice and Finding Healing Linde Carter MA, RN, NC-BC, CEOLD, CGD Death is an inevitable part of life, and with it comes grief, a natural response and part of life. However, we often view grief as an enemy, pressuring us to overcome it swiftly. Yet, the truth is that the grieving process is vital for our well-being. It serves as a mechanism to hel...

Hospice and End of Life Book Reviews by Marie The Hospice Explained podcast has had several guests who are authors on different subjects of hospice care. One of the remarkable guests on episode 28 was Pepper Cappuccio in his book, "Warm Water; The Last Act of Compassion." In this book, her compassion for patients after they die places greater dignity on them. In episode 37, Derek Flores joined Mar...

Guide to Listening and Updates to the Podcast Join Marie in this short episode for a quick guide on listening to this podcast and important updates. Start with the first three episodes to grasp the basics of hospice care. Episodes 4 and 29 cover eligibility, costs, and Medicare coverage with Chris Graham, a Hospice Owner. For admission process details, listen to episode 44. In episode 52, Marie in...

In this Epsiode, I Interview Shandria RN who is an After Hours Hospice RN. Shandria takes calls from patients and families evenings, nights & weekends. We discuss many different reasons a patient or family may call the after hours team. 

When Is It Time For Hospice  When it comes to deciding on hospice care, timing is crucial. Hospice care is typically considered when a patient has a terminal illness or life-limiting condition, and curative treatments are no longer effective or beneficial. The primary focus of hospice is to provide comfort, support, and dignity in the end-of-life journey. This critical juncture is reached when the...

Speaking Their Name: Keys to Supporting the Bereaved with Alison Potter from Give a Mile End-of-life, death, bereavement, and grief are undeniably sensitive topics, but they are an inherent part of the human experience. When someone loses a loved one, grief becomes an inevitable companion, and receiving the right support becomes essential for fostering a healthy outcome. Grief is an intrinsic aspe...

Blessings in Disguise With Andrew T. Shaw  The impact of losing a loved one differs for each person. Death, with its brutal certainty, carries a mysterious beauty for some people. It may be a blessing in disguise sometimes. Though the blessings may be hard to see at first, embracing them allows us to cherish life and the memory of those we have lost. Acknowledging the pain, hurt, and loneliness th...

EP. 48 Making a Difference-Helping Others and Grief It is wonderful to lend a hand to our friends and coworkers when they are in need because even small gestures can mean a lot over time. Imagine if your friend is going through a tough situation where a loved one is in hospice care. With all the patient's important care, it is kind to be there for your friend. This might involve helping with thing...

Hospice care is a compassionate and essential service that aims to improve the quality of life for patients with terminal illnesses. Contrary to misconceptions, hospice does not hasten death; rather, it focuses on providing comfort and support during the natural progression of the illness. This form of specialized care not only helps individuals live longer but also enhances their overall well-bei...

A Review of a Study, Regarding the End of Life, the Presence of Chronic Disease and Emergency Department Visits The end of life is marked by various symptoms that might not always be immediately recognizable, and there often comes a phase where a person's health begins to decline from its usual state. Being able to discern the signs of impending natural death can be crucial for both the individual...

How to Become a Death Doula: Linde Carter's Insight On Death Doula Compassionate Support Linde Carter, MA, RN, NC-BC, CEOLD, CGD Becoming a death doula is a profound, compassionate, and heart-centered journey that involves providing support and comfort to individuals and their families during the end-of-life process. To embark on this path, you don't need a medical background. You need genuine pas...

EP. 44 An In-Depth Discussion of The Admission to Hospice with the RN Hospice care offers individuals nearing the end of their life a seamless passage into the afterlife. However, many individuals opt for hospice care for their loved ones when it might already be overdue. Hence, the question arises: When is the appropriate time to consider hospice care? What are the noticeable symptoms in a loved...

I share what I saw while visiting a dying Hospice patient. Imagine Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God's Promises, and the Exhilarating Future That Awaits You by   John Burke Buymeacoffee.com/Hospice Leave A Voicemail: 206-705-3080 Email Me Your Stories: feedback@hospiceexplained.com Website: http://hospiceexplained.com

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:...