Hospice Explained

92 Hospice Explained - Episode 92: After Death A discussion of the movie 'After Death' based on survivors' near-death experiences and its impact on spirituality and choices.   00:00 Introduction 00:38 Movie Review: After Death 01:19 Inspiration from 'Imagine Heaven' 01:42 Hospice Encounters Podcast 02:36 Impact of Choices and Kindness 02:59 Affiliate links and Support 04:00 Upcoming Interview   ht...

91  Navigating Diverse Hospice Experiences: A Family's Journey This episode of 'Hospice Explained' features host Marie Betcher RN in conversation with guest Lee Ann Pepper, who shares her contrasting experiences with hospice care for her parents. Lee Ann recounts her mother's journey with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and her peaceful transition into hospice care at home, emphasizing the personalized and...

90 A Journey Through Hospice: Navigating End-of-Life with Love and Legacy      This episode of Hospice Explained, hosted by Marie Betcher, RN, features an in-depth interview with Tanya Hackney, who shares the profound experience of navigating her mother-in-law, Mary's, end-of-life journey through hospice care after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Tanya provides a heartfelt narrative of Mary's ill...

89 Navigating End-of-Life Conversations: Embracing the Uncomfortable In episode 89 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, RN, emphasizes the importance of allowing and engaging in hard conversations about end-of-life matters. She acknowledges the common discomfort and avoidance surrounding these discussions, sharing her personal experiences of sometimes shutting down conversations or dominating...

In episode 88 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN interviews Dr. Kaishauna Guidry, a California-based mobile physician specializing in hospice care. Dr. Guidry discusses her journey into the hospice field, starting from her introduction to palliative care as a medical student to founding Mourning Dove Medical. She highlights her role as an educator and healthcare advocate through her podca...

Ep. 87 Guiding Lights: Navigating Hospice with Jean Oswald RN  In episode 87 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN interviews Jean Oswald, RN, a seasoned hospice nurse and end-of-life consultant from Rochester, New York. Jean shares her journey from raising five children and studying natural healing therapies to finding her soul's purpose in hospice work. She discusses the importance of comf...

 Ep. 86 Conversation Starters with Cards from the E*O*L Deck    Thank you for listening and I want to remind you coming soon is the Hospice Explained member community On Hospice Explained Episode # 56 I interviewed Lisa pahl    Lisa is a social worker and co-creator of The Death Deck and The E•O•L Deck, games that inspire meaningful conversations on what matters most in our lives and in our deaths...

Ep.85 Start the Conversation: How Early Hospice Support Makes A Difference with Jamie Haberman When nearing the end of life, so many people delay signing up for hospice care and support until they are in the throes of the final stages. You don't have to be on your deathbed or actively dying to seek hospice support. Hospice isn't for those on the brink of death; it's a support system that can help...

Ep.84 The Best Death Doula School for Your Training with Kacie Gikonyo Are you in the hospice space and looking to change your career? Or are you passionate about helping people in their end-of-life season? Becoming a death doula could be your next stop. A death doula, or an end-of-life doula or death midwife, is a trained professional who provides emotional, spiritual, and practical support to in...

Ep.83 How to Have a Living and Everlasting Connection With Loved Ones Using DNA-Filled Products || Dave Latorra and Stephanie Ford Do you want something to hold onto as a treasure for your loved one for many generations? How about storing their DNA in a piece of jewelry? Photos get old and tattered, and recordings may also not do well.   Join this conversation with Dave Latorra and Stephanie Ford,...

Ep. 82  Conversation Starters with Cards from the E*O*L Deck    Thank you for listening and I want to remind you coming soon is the Hospice Explained member community On Hospice Explained Episode # 56 I interviewed Lisa pahl    Lisa is a social worker and co-creator of The Death Deck and The E•O•L Deck, games that inspire meaningful conversations on what matters most in our lives and in our deaths...

Ep.81 Dying Well and Making Death A Beautiful Experience with Tamala May ARNP   Facing the end of life is a deeply personal journey, and finding beauty in this inevitable part of our existence involves embracing the process and ensuring it is filled with meaning. At the end of life, hospice timely care is a crucial companion, offering support that goes beyond just medical attention. Hospice provid...

Ep. 80 More Conversation Starters with Cards from The Death Deck   Thank you for listening and I want to remind you coming soon is the Hospice Explained member community On Hospice Explained Episode # 56 I interviewed Lisa pahl    Lisa is a social worker and co-creator of The Death Deck and The E•O•L Deck, games that inspire meaningful conversations on what matters most in our lives and in our dea...

Ep.79 Enhancing Care and Decision Making at the End of Life with Chaplain Hank Dunn   Facing the end of life can be really tough for both patients and their families. There are many hard decisions to make, like what kind of medical care to have or not. These decisions are not only hard emotionally but can also be confusing. Finding the right balance between respecting the patient's wishes and cari...

Ep. 78 Conversation starters with Cards from The Death Deck   Thank you for listening and I want to remind you coming soon is the Hospice Explained member community On Hospice Explained Episode # 56 I interviewed Lisa pahl    Lisa is a social worker and co-creator of The Death Deck and The E•O•L Deck, games that inspire meaningful conversations on what matters most in our lives and in our deaths....

Ep.77 Love and Compassion In Hospice and Palliative Care with Juli Boit . Hospice and palliative care involve more than just administering medical care. It's about listening intently to patients, understanding and honoring what matters most to them, and recognizing the inherent value in every individual, irrespective of the disease that may be claiming their life. Approaching patients with love, c...

Ep. 76 Self Care for the Caregiver   https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/caregiver-stress/art-20044784

Ep.75 Palliative Medicine and Hospice Insights with  Andy Arwari MD MS FACP SFHM FAAHPM HMDC Hospice & Palliative Care Physician and Educator • Holistic Person-Centered Interdisciplinary Team Care Advocate • Goals of Care Consultant • Epistemophilic • Author As we all go through the different seasons of life, there comes a time when we have to face the reality that someday we will pass away. It is...

Episode 74 My goal is to produce content weekly. Alternating interviews with short education episodes. This is a very short episode talking about how important a gift of travel was to my family. 

Ep.73 Navigating End-of-Life Care with Jennifer Levesque MSN-RN, BA, a Hospice Nurse   Caring for a loved one at the end of life requires a delicate balance of compassion, understanding, and support. As the person nears the end of their life, it's important to understand that the body undergoes changes, and recognizing the complexities of different interventions, particularly TPN feeding and IV fl...

Epidsode 72 Hospice Explained Updates and more thoughts on ways to give Look for a Hospice Explained Member ship site. This will include access to a monthly Zoom type meeting and Education Videos. Future Links in Show notes and at www. HospiceExplained.com   https://giveamile.org/

Ep.71 Knowledge and Comfort: Strategies for Enhancing Your Hospice Experience with Jan et Burns Holliday DD, MSM, MSN, RN, BC-NE, CDP   Enhancing your hospice experience as a family begins with a thoughtful exploration of the principles and services inherent in hospice care. This compassionate approach to end-of-life support, while it's undoubtedly beneficial, can be challenging when families are...

This is just a quick episode to remember that not everyone lives close to thier Loved ones and if you are considering a donation the end of this year, please consider Give a Mile.  Episode 50 of Hospice Explained: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospice-explained-podcast/id1558665301?i=1000599290581 Website: https://giveamile.org/   www.hospiceexplained.com   Speaking Their Name: Keys to Sup...

Ep.69 Offering After a Loss Services as a Business with Heather Taylor  After the loss of a loved one, a multitude of tasks and responsibilities can weigh heavily on the grieving family, adding to the emotional burden they already bear. Amidst the pain and sorrow, there is the need to clean, make funeral arrangements, and fulfill various necessary obligations and funeral logistics. Without adequat...

Ep.68 Empowering Children Living with Medical Conditions Through Play ||Mary Jenner RN BSN OCN Helping kids with conditions such as cancer through play is a wonderful way to support them. Playtime is not just fun but a powerful way for these brave kids to feel better emotionally and forget about their illnesses for a while. Giving them toys to play with lets them be creative and strong and have so...