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Hospice Explained Podcast

By: Marie Betcher RN
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  • This is a podcast to Explain what is hospice. The goal of this show is to decrease fear and increase education for patients and their families during the end of life season. The show will also share some experiences and stories to help the listener understand what does Hospice mean, and how a person can help care for their loved one.
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  • Ep. 95 Reloaded Episode #20 Understanding Hospice: Finding a Hospice Agency and Knowing When to Call

    Ep. 95 Reloaded Episode #20 Understanding Hospice: Finding a Hospice Agency and Knowing When to Call
    May 5 2024
    Ep. 95 Understanding Hospice: Finding a Hospice Agency and Knowing When to Call This episode of Hospice Explained, hosted by Marie Betcher RN, revisits the topic from episode 20 about identifying the right time to call the nurse or the hospice team for assistance. It begins with guidance on using medicare.gov to find local hospice agencies by zip code. The episode stresses the importance of choosing the right hospice provider by doing thorough research, seeking multiple opinions, and understanding what to expect from hospice care. Additionally, the episode covers when to contact the hospice team once care has commenced, focusing on managing medications, supplies, equipment, and addressing common hospice care challenges such as uncontrolled pain, shortness of breath, terminal agitation, and equipment issues. The podcast aims to decrease fear and increase education surrounding hospice care, urging listeners to be proactive in their approach to end-of-life care. Marie Betcher also announces her decision to include affiliate links rather than ads on the podcast to support Hospice Explained financially. 00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained 00:29 Revisiting Episode 20: When to Call the Nurse and Hospice Team 00:50 Finding a Hospice Agency: Tips and Resources 01:47 Affiliate Announcements and Listener Appreciation 02:33 Original Episode 20 Replay: Navigating Hospice Care 02:51 Understanding When to Call the Hospice Team 06:19 Proactive Measures and Communication with Hospice 12:40 Closing Thoughts and Dedication Finding a Hospice Agency 1. You can use Medicare.gov to help find a hospice agency, 2. choose Find provider 3. Choose Hospice 4. then add your zip code This should be a list of Hospice Agencies local to you or your loved one. Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare Episode #36 goes into more depth on how to choose the best Hospice for your Needs: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-g-at-the-heart-of-healthcare/id1680843209?i=1000640745856Hospice for you or your loved ones needs. YouTube: https://youtu.be/k7xIezN47sM?si=ktVe27zMOwnaF3Ht Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast. In addition you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice Affiliate for DNA is Love listeners also get a 5% discount!! https://dnaislove.com/?coupon=hospiceexplained5 The Death Deck and the E*O*L deck: https://thedeathdeck.goaffpro.com/ Kacie Gikonyo's Death Doula School https://hospiceexplained--deathdoulaschool.thrivecart.com/death-doula-school/ Marie's Contact Marie@HospiceExplained.com www.HospiceExplained.com
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    14 mins
  • Ep. 94 Choices with Sips and Wishes, Breaking the Silence: Embracing End-of-Life

    Ep. 94 Choices with Sips and Wishes, Breaking the Silence: Embracing End-of-Life
    Apr 28 2024

    Choices with Sips and Wishes, Breaking the Silence: Embracing End-of-Life

    Navigating End-of-Life Conversations with Amy Hensley

    In this episode of 'Hospice Explained', host Marie Betcher, RN, interviews Amy Hensley, a former graphic designer turned RN, hospice nurse, and end-of-life educator.

    Amy Hensley shares her career journey from graphic design to nursing, emphasizing her passion for hospice care and the importance of end-of-life education.

    Together, they discuss Amy's business, Sips and Wishes, which aims to facilitate difficult end-of-life conversations through educational parties. These gatherings allow individuals and families to discuss and document their medical wishes in a supportive environment. Amy underlines the significance of choosing the right medical power of attorney and having open discussions about end-of-life preferences to prevent family conflicts and ensure one's wishes are respected.

    They also touch on the challenges faced by healthcare professionals in addressing end-of-life issues and the potential for personal and legal documents to be overridden by family members. The episode highlights the need for ongoing conversation and education around end-of-life decisions to support individuals and their families during challenging times.

    https://www.sipsandwishesparty.com/

    00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained

    01:19 Amy's Journey and Insights into Hospice Care

    00:35 Meet Amy Hensley: From Graphic Designer to Hospice Nurse

    01:22 Amy's Journey and Insights into Hospice Care

    02:40 The Challenges and Rewards of Hospice Work

    04:59 The Birth of Sips and Wishes: Educating on End-of-Life Decisions

    07:25 The Structure and Impact of Sips and Wishes Parties

    10:17 The Importance of Conversations and Legal Preparations

    16:59 Navigating Family Dynamics and Legalities in End-of-Life Planning

    29:24 The Importance of Continuous Conversation and Legal Updates

    30:30 Closing Thoughts and How to Connect with Sips and Wishes

    30:45 Connecting with Amy and Sips and Wishes

    32:10 Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Subscribe

    Hospice Explained Affiliates and Contact:

    Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast.
    In addition you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice


    Affiliate for DNA is Love listeners also get a 5% discount!!

    https://dnaislove.com/?coupon=hospiceexplained5


    The Death Deck and the E*O*L deck:
    https://thedeathdeck.goaffpro.com/


    Kacie Gikonyo's Death Doula School
    https://hospiceexplained--deathdoulaschool.thrivecart.com/death-doula-school/


    Marie's Contact
    Marie@HospiceExplained.com
    www.HospiceExplained.com
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    33 mins
  • EP. 93 Patient Quotes: Stories of Resilience with Dr. Christina Gomez

    EP. 93 Patient Quotes: Stories of Resilience with Dr. Christina Gomez
    Apr 21 2024

    EP. 93 Patient Quotes: Stories of Resilience with Dr. Christina Gomez

    In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, RN, interviews Dr. Christina Gomez, a GI Medical Oncologist at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center and author of 'Stopped in My Tracks, A Physician's Collection of Cancer Patients Quotes'.

    Dr. Gomez shares her journey into Oncology, highlighting the significance of patient-doctor relationships and the profound role hospice care plays in the oncology field. The discussion delves into the importance of honest communication between patients and healthcare providers, patient experiences in oncology, and the impact of hospice on both patients and their families.

    Dr. Gomez also shares personal stories from her practice and insights from her book, illustrating the human side of oncology and the sacred moments at the end of life. The episode concludes with a reflection on the essential role of hospice care and the importance of conversations around end-of-life wishes and care preferences.

    00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained

    00:29 Meet Dr. Christina Gomez: A Glimpse into Her Life and Work

    02:34 The Intersection of Oncology and Hospice Care

    04:24 Navigating Difficult Conversations and Embracing the Hospice Journey

    11:16 Enhancing the Oncology Patient Experience: Insights and Advice

    14:53 Stopped in My Tracks: A Physician's Reflections Through Quotes

    21:53 Profound Patient Stories and the Impact of Hospice Care

    28:36 Final Thoughts and the Importance of Last Words

    Stopped in My Tracks: A Physician's Collection of Cancer Patients' Quotes

    christinagomezmd.com.

    Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast.

    In addition you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice

    Please and Thank YOU!!

    Affiliate for DNA is Love listeners also get a 5% discount!!
    https://dnaislove.com/?coupon=hospiceexplained5

    The Death Deck and the E*O*L deck:

    https://thedeathdeck.goaffpro.com/

    Kacie Gikonyo's Death Doula School

    https://hospiceexplained--deathdoulaschool.thrivecart.com/death-doula-school/

    Marie's Contact

    Marie@HospiceExplained.com

    www.HospiceExplained.com
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Genuine love plus a lot of helpful information...

I was a fan of Hospice Explained before I was blessed to be a guest. Marie has an authentic desire to make the world a better place, while providing valuable insight about the end of life season. I listen to a lot of podcasts and this is one of the few that touches everyone, and often times I will listen to an episode more than once. It's that good.

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VERY HELPFUL FOR DEMENTIA!

I've been the SOLE 100% disabled daughter caring for 2 elderly parents who BOTH have different dementias for 6 yrs now. My mother was just put on hospice, & I have done the FAST scale on both of them. Both are literally only able 2 do 2 things in the 7th, & last item! So now I wonder if my dad should be on hospice also, & as he's been the worst, just sleeping & eating (mom has been sleeping more & stopping eating & drinking & I knew she was giving up, but I thought since dad was eating great - with HELP - he didn't need hospice yet. This made me realize he's being kept alive & just existing w/no quality of life for 2 YEARS too long! It breaks my heart & as both are in private pay assisted living I can't help but wonder if this was done for the almost $5,500 each that they pay every month. It's always about money it seems & has cost me so much grief to see dad not having ANY quality of life. No talking, no watching TV, no playing games, no toilet ingredients himself, just sleeping & eating! Granted the care has been very good for almost $12,000/month & thank God they had the money for it, but I've kept saying I wish they'd just go to sleep! They aren't really living! No dignity, no joy, nothing! Mom is JUST starting her hospice & I am so tempted to get dad on it, but there's only 1 of me (I have no siblings & no children) so I don't know if physically & emotionally I could handle both going through it at the same time. Why "family" doesn't pitch in & help is something I'll NEVER, EVER understand! It's broken my heart, as these years have ruined my already compromised health & been like living in Hell alone! SHAME on family members who only cry AFTER they're dead! I've taken fresh flowers wkly for 6 years & mailed "I love you" cards 3x's/wk til just recently, altho' I visited as much-the cards & flowers were my "reminder they're loved when I'm not there." No dead people get flowers from me! They get them while they're still alive! I downloaded this to keep the info. to help others not go on & on & on & on so darn long when it really didn't need to last that long! Dementia & Alzheimer’s is HORRIFIC to watch & care for. They shouldn't be kept alive longer just because - &/or for money! Enough is enough of suffering! I wish I'd heard this 2 years ago before I really lost my health from the constant non-stop stress, grief, & having no life of my own, no joy, nothing. Why don't drs & asst'd living homes tell us about these questionnaires? THEY SHOULD! SHAME ON THEM!

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