Hospice Explained

Understanding End-of-Life Care with Barbara Karnes RN In episode 142 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, RN, discusses crucial aspects of end-of-life care with renowned hospice educator Barbara Karnes RN. The conversation covers Barbara's background, her influential booklet 'Gone From My Sight,' and the importance of end-of-life education. They address common misconceptions about the dying p...

141 Navigating Hospice Care: Insights from Helen Bauer BSN, RN CHPN In this episode of 'Hospice Explained,' host Marie Betcher RN  interviews Helen Bauer BSN, RN, CHPN an experienced hospice nurse and founder of Hospice Navigation Services. Together, they explore the critical perspectives caregivers gain through personal experience, the importance of interdisciplinary hospice teams, and demystify...

140 Understanding the Heart of Hospice with Helen Bauer RN BSN CHPN In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher BSN, RN interviews Helen Bauer RN BSN CHPN, an experienced hospice nurse and podcaster from the Heart of Hospice. Helen shares her background, the motivations behind starting her podcast, and an impactful first hospice visit that shaped her career. The discussion emphasizes...

139 Understanding Soul Injury: Insights from Deborah Grassman, Part 2 In episode 139 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, RN, continues her interview with Deborah Grassman ARNP. A nurse practitioner with 30 years of experience in hospice care for Veterans. Deborah introduces the concept of 'soul injury'—a disconnection from one's sense of self caused by unmourned losses, unforgiven guilt, and...

138 Soul Injury and Healing: An Insightful Conversation with Deborah Grassman ARNP In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN interviews Deborah Grassman ARNP , a seasoned nurse practitioner who served in hospice care at the VA for 30 years. Deborah, who has coined the term 'soul injury,' shares her profound experiences caring for over 10,000 dying veterans. She discusses the uniq...

137 When Hospice Doesn't Go Well: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Jamie Haberman RN In episode 137 of the Hospice Explained podcast, host Marie Betcher, RN, interviews returning guest Jamie Haberman, RN, a dedicated Christian wife, mother of six, homeschool teacher, hospice nurse, and international bestselling author. They discuss the challenges when hospice care doesn't go as expected, fo...

Managing Expectations in Hospice Care with Jamie Haberman, RN In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, RN, interviews returning guest Jamie Haberman, RN, about the challenges and realities of hospice care. They discuss common misconceptions about hospice, the role of family and caregivers, emergency respite care, and options for patients who are not satisfied with their hospice pr...

135 Death Essentials: Education and Empowerment for End-of-Life Care, Featuring Amy Hensley MSN, RN and Erin Putney MSN, RN  In episode 135 of 'Hospice Explained,' host Marie Betcher RN continues her discussion with returning guests Amy Hensley and Erin Putney, both master's prepared end-of-life educators. They stress the importance of communicating end-of-life choices and normalizing conversation...

Taking the Guilt Out of Goodbyes: How Open Conversations Change End of Life Care In episode 134 of 'Hospice Explained,' host Marie Betcher BSN, RN, is joined by end-of-life educators Amy Hensley MSN, RN and Erin Putney MSN, RN from 'Before the Casket.' The episode explores their Buisness, which aims to normalize conversations about death through workshops like 'Sips and Wishes' and 'Comfort Compas...

133 Living Funerals and Embracing Death: A Conversation with Kathy Dempsey In Episode 133 of Hospice Explained, the host welcomes Kathy Dempsey, an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and RN. Kathy shares her personal journey to Scottsdale, her move inspired by illness, and her relationship with Ron Black, who was diagnosed with stage four renal cancer. Kathy introduces the concept of 'living f...

132 Shedding the Old: Navigating Life and Death with Kathy Dempsey   In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher interviews Kathy Dempsey, an award-winning author and change expert. Kathy shares her journey from an ER trauma nurse to a 'death doula,' and discusses her profound concept of 'shedding,' which involves letting go of the old and embracing the new from birth to death. Kathy...

The Unsung Heroes: Examining the Role of Chaplains in End-of-Life Care   In episode 131 of Hospice Explained, Marie Betcher RN interviews Dr. Robert Klitzman, a distinguished psychiatrist and author. Dr. Klitzman discusses his latest book, 'Dr. Will You Pray For Me?: Medicine, Chaplains, and Healing the Whole Person' which explores the crucial role of chaplains in providing spiritual, existential,...

130 Understanding Give a Mile and the Power of Final Reunions   In episode 130 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, RN, replays a previous interview with Alison Potter, RN, a palliative care nurse and volunteer at Give a Mile. Alison shares poignant stories and details about the nonprofit organization, which provides free flights to family members wanting to visit loved ones receiving end-of-...

129 Reflecting on End-of-Life Experiences and Looking Forward to 2025 In episode 129 of 'Hospice Explained,' host Marie Betcher, RN, reflects on past guests and her personal experiences with loved ones' end-of-life journeys. As the year 2024 comes to a close, Marie expresses gratitude for her audience and guests, and shares touching memories of her late family members. She opens up about the impor...

128 Fall Prevention Strategies for the Elderly: Insights from Hospice Explained Fall Prevention Strategies for the Elderly: Insights from Hospice Explained In episode 128 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, RN, discusses crucial fall prevention strategies for the elderly. She shares a personal experience with falling and highlights various factors contributing to falls, including age, medica...

127 In this episode of 'Hospice Explained,' host Marie Betcher RN discusses end-of-life care and comprehensive advanced care planning with Dr. Josh Lowentritt, a seasoned nephrologist. They delve into the significance of having hard conversations about patient care preferences, the development of advanced care planning programs with Aledade, and real-life stories demonstrating the impact of these...

Understanding Caregiver Stress and the Importance of Self-Care   In Episode 126 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN discusses the critical challenges and emotional toll faced by caregivers, especially during busy times like December. She elaborates on the symptoms of caregiver stress burnout, citing a definition from the Cleveland Clinic, and emphasizes the importance of self-care for care...

Episode 125: Understanding End of Life - Interview with Dr. Cynthia X. Pan In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher interviews Dr. Cynthia X. Pan, an expert in hospice and palliative care. Dr. Pan shares insights into how to approach end-of-life conversations, the importance of opening dialogue, and the cultural nuances that come with discussing advanced directives. With a mix of p...

Supporting Charities that Aid Hospice Patients and Their Loved Ones   In episode 124 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, RN, highlights several charitable organizations that support hospice patients and their families. These include Pet Peace of Mind, which helps keep hospice patients and their pets together; Living Room International, which provides hospice and palliative care services in W...

123: Pet Peace of Mind: Compassionate Care for Pets and Their Terminally Ill Owners In this episode of 'Hospice Explained,' host Marie Betcher, RN, interviews Christy Bork, the National Program Manager for Pet Peace of Mind. Christy shares the mission and operations of this national nonprofit organization, which helps keep hospice patients and their pets together while also providing rehoming serv...

The Blessings of Hospice: A Conversation with Andrew T. Shaw In episode 122 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN revisits episode number 49, featuring author Andrew T. Shaw. Andrew, a retired teacher and licensed realtor, shares his profound experiences during his father's last week on hospice and integrates those into his audiobook, 'Cheers Dad, Blessings from his last week in hospice.' Th...

121  Understanding Hospice & Palliative Care: An Insightful Discussion with Peter Abraham BSN, RN   In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher BSN, RN welcomes back Nurse Peter Abraham, who has transitioned from a career in technology to nursing and is now a prolific author with 32 books available on Amazon. Peter and Marie discuss the differences between hospice and palliative care,...

I120 Replay In-Depth with Linde Carter, MA, RN, NC-BC, CEOLD, CGD: Hospice Care, Death Doulas, and Grief Support In this comprehensive episode of 'Hospice Explained', host Marie Betcher, RN, interviews Linde Carter RN, an experienced hospice nurse and certified end-of-life and grief doula. The discussion covers a wide range of topics, including Linde's journey from a dance background to hospice ca...

119 Cloud9Care: Innovations in Comfort and Pressure Injury Prevention In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher interviews Suzanne Mayer, a nurse with a wealth of experience in acute and ICU care, and the creator of Cloud9Care. Suzanne discusses her innovative mattress overlay system designed to prevent and treat pressure sores in bedridden patients, particularly those in hospice ca...

118 Navigating End-of-Life with Care: A Conversation with Debbie McCulloch   In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, RN, invites Debbie McCulloch, a retired pharmacist and podcast host, to discuss her personal experiences with hospice and palliative care. Debbie shares insights into her life in Rosetown, Saskatchewan, her professional accomplishments, and her podcast, Older and B...