Hospice Explained
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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197 Author Dr. Jerry Woodbridge on Children’s Grief, Widowhood, and Writing the Loved, Lost, Won Series
08/16/2026
197 Author Dr. Jerry Woodbridge on Children’s Grief, Widowhood, and Writing the Loved, Lost, Won Series
197 Author Dr. Jerry Woodbridge on Children’s Grief, Widowhood, and Writing the Loved, Lost, Won Series In Hospice Explained episode 197, host Marie Betcher, a registered nurse and former hospice nurse, interviews educator and author Dr. Jerry Woodbridge about grief, faith, and her writing. Dr. Jerry shares her background in education and educational technology, her sudden widowhood in 2004 when her husband died one day after a colon cancer diagnosis, and the impact on her children, including her son’s unspoken panic attacks and a difficult move from Florida to Indiana. She describes how journaling, faith, and ballroom dancing supported her grief, leading to her widow’s devotional Trading My Sorrows for the Joy of the Lord. Prompted by a TEDx conversation, she wrote the children’s grief novel Joy Overcame Sorrow with a companion Joy’s Journal, and released book two, The Intersection, about twin loss and survivor’s guilt. She is also researching a future book about a military family’s loss and emphasizes moving between sorrow and joy through love. 00:00 Welcome and Disclaimer 00:38 Meet Dr. Jerry Woodbridge 03:21 Sudden Loss and Widowhood 05:38 Parenting Through Grief 10:15 Adoption and Added Complexity 10:53 Writing Through Grief 14:55 Joy Overcame Sorrow 19:26 The Intersection Twin Loss 22:35 Anticipatory Grief and Faith 24:38 Turning Pain Into Purpose 26:28 Final Reflections and Goodbye
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196 Six-Year Anniversary Reflections and CPR Considerations at End of Life
08/09/2026
196 Six-Year Anniversary Reflections and CPR Considerations at End of Life
196 Six-Year Anniversary Reflections and CPR Considerations at End of Life In episode 196 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, a registered nurse and former hospice nurse, marks what she considers the podcast’s six-year anniversary since beginning work on it in August 2020 and reflects on how it grew far beyond the 20 episodes she originally expected. She highlights a recent Facebook post from The Hospice Heart by nurse educator Gabby Jimenez about her brother’s end-of-life and CPR experience, encourages listeners to read it, and notes plans to invite Gabby back after her prior appearance on episode 168. Marie discusses key considerations about CPR at end of life, especially for elderly patients, including risks like fractures due to weakened bones and low likelihood (less than 5%) of leaving the hospital after CPR, urging families to discuss these realities in advance. She invites listeners to share personal stories by emailing her. 00:00 Welcome and Disclaimer 00:29 Episode Intro and Host 00:49 Six Year Podcast Milestone 01:42 Gabby Jimenez Spotlight 02:37 CPR End of Life Realities 03:09 Risks for Elderly Patients 03:35 Making the CPR Decision 04:28 Share Your Story Invite 05:25 Closing Thanks and Subscribe
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195 Funeral Planning, Grief, and Hospice: Bob Arrington on Why Celebrating a Life Matters
08/02/2026
195 Funeral Planning, Grief, and Hospice: Bob Arrington on Why Celebrating a Life Matters
195 Funeral Planning, Grief, and Hospice: Bob Arrington on Why Celebrating a Life Matters Host Marie Betcher, a registered nurse and former hospice nurse, interviews Bob Arrington, NFDA spokesperson and longtime Tennessee funeral director, about how funeral service supports the grief journey and why planning matters. Arrington explains that families don’t call a funeral director just to bury or cremate, but to begin adjusting to a “new normal,” and that skipping any kind of service often makes grief harder for family and community. He encourages pausing to honor a life even with simple gatherings, and stresses that pre-planning (not necessarily pre-paying) reduces emotional stress by preventing loved ones from making major decisions in crisis. They discuss hospice as a major benefit that supports care and dying at home, grief resources through NFDA and Alan Wolfelt, the importance of individualized grief timelines, and NFDA’s “Have the Talk of a Lifetime” conversation cards. 00:00 Welcome and Disclaimer 00:28 Meet Host Marie 00:41 Introducing Bob Arrington 02:47 Bob’s Funeral Calling 03:59 Why Services Matter 08:57 Community Grief Ripples 11:53 Grief Support Resources 15:37 When Grief Becomes Physical 17:53 Funeral Process Explained 21:49 Preplanning Without Fear 27:45 Prepay vs Emotional Relief 31:05 Hospice and Final Takeaways 33:06 Contact and Closing Link to Bob's episode "Death It's a Living"
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194 Pet Grief and Disenfranchised Loss (with Hospice Chaplain Jessica Shannon)
07/27/2026
194 Pet Grief and Disenfranchised Loss (with Hospice Chaplain Jessica Shannon)
194 Pet Grief and Disenfranchised Loss (with Hospice Chaplain Jessica Shannon) Host Marie Betcher, a registered nurse and former hospice nurse, interviews board-certified hospice chaplain and author Jessica Shannon in episode 194, focusing on pet grief. They discuss pet loss as “disenfranchised grief,” often experienced as lonely and minimized by society, and describe anticipatory grief that begins as pets age and decline. Jessica explains how pet grief can be as intense as human loss, may trigger cumulative grief when an animal is tied to a deceased loved one, and includes grieving routines and caregiving roles after a pet dies. She shares her experience losing multiple dogs and the impact of euthanasia decisions, notes that surviving pets also grieve, and offers guidance to acknowledge the grief as real, allow time, and not rush into getting another pet. Jessica also mentions her memoir, The Sum of Grief: A Daughter’s Memoir, about “grief math,” which includes animals’ roles in coping with loss. 00:00 Welcome and Disclaimer 00:29 Meet Host and Guest 01:37 Why Pet Grief Matters 03:38 Anticipatory Grief Signs 05:41 Lonely Disenfranchised Loss 07:09 Stories of Multiple Losses 10:09 Pets as Connections 14:42 Routine and Caregiver Role 16:49 Rehoming After Death 19:28 Practical Pet Grief Tips 21:43 Animals Grieve Too 22:36 Book Plug and Wrap-Up 23:55 Final Thanks and Outro
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193 From Grief Math to Spiritual Play: A Journey with Chaplain Jessica Shannon
07/19/2026
193 From Grief Math to Spiritual Play: A Journey with Chaplain Jessica Shannon
193 From Grief Math to Spiritual Play: A Journey with Chaplain Jessica Shannon Hospice Explained host Marie Betcher (RN and former hospice nurse) interviews board-certified chaplain, writer, certified grief coach, and hospice bereavement coordinator Jessica Shannon. Jessica explains how chaplains provide interfaith support without proselytizing and help families find hope in whatever sustains them, including in complex situations where family members draw on different sources such as faith or science. She describes pediatric spiritual play—rooted in child development and adapted from Jerome Berryman’s Godly Play—using tools like bibliotherapy, coloring prompts, and “emotional Uno” to help children express feelings and process illness and grief, sometimes facilitating honest family conversations about dying. Jessica also discusses adapting these approaches for adult bereavement support and introduces her book, The Sum of Grief, based on her mother’s sudden death when Jessica was 17years old, and her later experience of “grief math” as she approached her mother’s age at death, with a future episode planned on pet loss. 00:00 Welcome and Disclaimer 00:29 Meet Host and Guest 03:53 Chaplaincy and Bereavement Role 07:07 Pediatric Spiritual Play Basics 08:42 Bibliotherapy Case Story 10:44 Working With Parents Too 13:27 Interfaith Support and Hope 15:57 Spiritual Play Tools and Games 23:28 Adapting Play for Adults 25:41 Her Book and Grief Math 34:47 Closing and Pet Loss Teaser 36:40 Final Thanks and Subscribe
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192: Cynthia Cisneros on Home Hospice, Symptom Management, and Team Support
07/05/2026
192: Cynthia Cisneros on Home Hospice, Symptom Management, and Team Support
192: Cynthia Cisneros on Home Hospice, Symptom Management, and Team Support Host Marie Betcher, a registered nurse and former hospice nurse, interviews Cynthia Cisneros RN in episode 192 about her nursing career and hospice experience. Cynthia describes studying at UCLA, earning a nursing degree in 1981, and working in orthopedics, pediatrics, oncology, and with early AIDS patients before moving into home health and then hospice, where she was mentored by a pioneer nurse, Margaret, and later worked in palliative care and home hospice evaluations. Cynthia emphasizes that families often wish they had started hospice sooner because it brings peace through symptom management, education, and emotional support from the full interdisciplinary team, including social workers, chaplains, pharmacists, and volunteers. She discusses the benefits of home hospice—control, no visiting hours, and 24/7 on-call nurse support—along with concerns about inconsistent comfort-med dosing in facilities and the need for education, including reassurance that morphine provides comfort and does not kill patients. 00:00 Welcome and Disclaimer 00:43 Meet Cynthia Cisneros RN 02:40 From Oncology to Hospice 03:58 Why Hospice Helps 05:37 The Hospice Team 06:37 Volunteers and Nurse Humor 07:43 Home Hospice Benefits 10:13 Morphine Myths and Facilities 13:19 On Call Support at Night 14:21 When Death Often Happens 16:03 Learn Before You Need It 16:41 Margaret and Early Hospice 18:33 Closing and Subscribe
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191 Jack Clifford on EECP, Self-Advocacy, and Supporting Loved Ones at End of Life
06/28/2026
191 Jack Clifford on EECP, Self-Advocacy, and Supporting Loved Ones at End of Life
191 Jack Clifford on EECP, Self-Advocacy, and Supporting Loved Ones at End of Life Host Marie Betcher, a registered nurse and former hospice nurse, interviews retired US Coast Guard E9 Jack Clifford, author of “EECP: The Most Underutilized Therapy in Medicine,” about his experience declining emergency triple-bypass surgery after being hospitalized in January 2021 with severe coronary artery disease and instead pursuing enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP). Jack describes researching options, advocating for a pause in urgent medical “pipelines,” and traveling to access EECP before financing a home machine and using it nearly daily, reporting improvements he attributes to vascular/endothelial effects. He shares resources (eecplocator.com and his books, offering free copies by email) and discusses end-of-life support: meeting people where they are, respecting decisions to continue or stop treatment, reducing isolation by simply sitting with someone, and focusing on quality time and acceptance. He also recounts his grandmother and uncle with Parkinson’s choosing voluntary stopping of eating and drinking and dying peacefully. 00:00 Welcome and Disclaimer 00:29 Meet Marie and Jack 02:47 Facing Emergency Bypass 05:18 Researching Alternatives 06:28 What Is EECP 08:10 Daily Treatment Mission 09:10 Listening to Symptoms 09:54 How to Reach Jack 10:51 Navigating Life Threats 14:31 A Peaceful Passing Story 15:56 Voluntary Stopping Eating 17:27 Caregiver Purpose and Presence 19:50 Loneliness and Simple Help 21:29 Final Advice and Wrap Up 23:27 Closing and Subscribe
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190 Comfort Measures in the Hospital: What They Mean and How They Help
06/21/2026
190 Comfort Measures in the Hospital: What They Mean and How They Help
190 Comfort Measures in the Hospital: What They Mean and How They Help Host Marie Betcher, a registered nurse and former hospice nurse, explains what “comfort measures” mean when offered during a hospital stay. Comfort measures begin when curative care stops and the focus shifts to relieving discomfort, pain, and distress for patients nearing end of life through appropriate medications and bedside care. She notes that comfort measures are not a full care program and lack the added support hospice can provide, but they are still valuable, especially when hospice is not offered or available due to insurance or location. Marie encourages families to participate at the bedside, report symptoms such as anxiety or shortness of breath, and expect fewer disruptions, limited transports and procedures, and a calmer environment. She also mentions hospice or palliative care as options depending on eligibility and time. 00:00 Welcome and Disclaimer 00:29 Meet Your Host 00:42 What Comfort Measures Mean 01:12 Comfort Measures vs Hospice 01:51 How Families Can Help 02:20 Creating a Calm Hospital Room 03:01 When to Choose Hospice 03:43 Palliative Care Option 04:15 Closing and Subscribe
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189 Cumulus: Reimagining Digital Memorials and Legacy with Architect-Founder Alexander Josephson
06/07/2026
189 Cumulus: Reimagining Digital Memorials and Legacy with Architect-Founder Alexander Josephson
189 Cumulus: Reimagining Digital Memorials and Legacy with Architect-Founder Alexander Josephson Host Marie Betcher, a registered nurse and former hospice nurse, interviews Alexander Josephson, creator of Cumulus, a Toronto/New York-based digital memorial platform designed as an immersive “memory cloud” where families can store and experience photos, videos, notes, and other legacy content in VR-accessible spaces, with mapping for gravesites or ash scatterings. Josephson shares how repeated family encounters with death—his grandparents’ passing, his grandmother’s Lewy body dementia, and his father’s cancer, chemotherapy, and near-fatal COVID ICU stay—inspired him to build a trusted digital “place” for remembrance beyond gravestones or genealogy. He explains collaboration features, admin controls, next-of-kin account transfer, pricing tiers, and plans for a perpetuity trust, noting current users and rollout to funeral homes and cemeteries. He closes with: “Love, love hard.” 00:00 Welcome and Disclaimer 00:42 Meet Alex and Cumulus 02:38 Why Digital Memorials Matter 04:36 Family Losses and Inspiration 07:48 Dad the Doctor and ICU Journey 10:15 Near Death Visions and MAID 13:17 How Cumulus Works 16:08 Legacy Beyond Family Trees 17:42 Plans Pricing and Growth 21:38 Grief Message and Meaning 22:47 Sci Fi Comparisons 24:23 Find Cumulus and Final Words 25:43 Podcast Closing
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188 The Intersection of Hospice and Palliative Care: A Conversation with Dr. Jill Schwartz-Chevlin, MD, MBA, FACP
05/31/2026
188 The Intersection of Hospice and Palliative Care: A Conversation with Dr. Jill Schwartz-Chevlin, MD, MBA, FACP
188 The Intersection of Hospice and Palliative Care: A Conversation with Dr. Jill Schwartz-Chevlin, MD, MBA, FACP Host Marie Betcher, RN and former hospice nurse, interviews Dr. Jill Schwartz-Chevlin, an internist and palliative physician with experience in home-based primary care, hospice leadership, and value-based care. Dr. Jill explains value-based medicine as aligning incentives with patient outcomes, especially for people with complex chronic illness, by anticipating needs, supporting symptom recognition, and preventing crisis-driven ER and hospital use that can lead to debility and loss of independence. She describes Vynca’s home-based, tech-enabled, interdisciplinary palliative care model across California, Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Idaho, plus enhanced care management and a digital advance care planning platform used in 28 states. She discusses reimbursement challenges, noting Medicaid palliative care programs in California, Hawaii, and New Jersey and Medicare Advantage as current pathways, and explains transferring eligible patients to hospice when available while providing virtual hospice-like support in areas without access. Dr. Jill outlines practical ways to normalize advance care planning conversations and encourages patients and families to advocate for palliative services and proactive planning. 00:00 Welcome and Disclaimer 00:29 Meet Host and Guest 02:13 Dr Jill’s Background 05:40 Value Based Care Explained 11:01 Patient Empowerment and Team Care 13:51 Vynca Locations and Services 15:07 Proactive Home Based Model 20:16 Access and Reimbursement Challenges 23:32 Hospice Transition and Rural Gaps 25:11 Advance Care Planning Tips 30:37 Final Takeaways and Closing
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187 Surviving with Laughter: Angela Nissel Talks Hospice and Healing
05/24/2026
187 Surviving with Laughter: Angela Nissel Talks Hospice and Healing
187 Surviving with Laughter: Angela Nissel Talks Hospice and Healing Host Marie Betcher, a former hospice nurse, interviews writer and memoirist Angela Nissel about her book "Good Grief: Pass the Bread, Mom is Dead" and her mother’s end-of-life journey. Angela describes a complicated, achievement-focused relationship with her RN mother, who hid advanced breast cancer and feared judgment for “giving up.” Angela brought her to Los Angeles, expecting more treatment, but a doctor recommended hospice; her mother felt relief and was on hospice about six weeks. Angela shares what caregiving taught her, including learning to “just be her daughter,” navigating pain medication fears, misconceptions that hospice hastens death, a brief end-of-life rally, and the value of dignity, trust-building, and services like 24/7 care and music therapy. She says hospice became their best, most connected time together and writing later helped her talk about death and grief. 00:00 Welcome and Disclaimer 00:35 Meet Angela Nissel 03:08 A Complicated Mother Daughter Bond 04:54 Caregiving Lessons in Hospice 07:53 Cancer Progression and Hospice Decision 10:26 Nurse Identity and Letting Go 11:55 Her Nursing Career and NICU Work 14:33 Grief Writing and Dark Humor 16:21 Siblings and Hiding Illness 19:24 Changing the Fight Cancer Narrative 22:12 Comfort Meds and Hospice Myths 25:21 Terminal Rally and 24 7 Care 29:44 Inside the Book and Hospice Journals 32:09 Final Reflections and Goodbye
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186 Staying Independent: Innovations in Home Medical Equipment
05/10/2026
186 Staying Independent: Innovations in Home Medical Equipment
186 Staying Independent: Innovations in Home Medical Equipment Host Marie Betcher RN introduces Hospice Explained and interviews Erica Sell, founder and CEO of Harmony Home Medical in San Diego, about aging in place and home accessibility. Sell explains her high-touch, education-focused approach to home medical equipment and modifications, noting bathrooms as the top fall-risk area and commonly not covered by insurance, with home entry/egress as the next major barrier. She highlights lower-cost safety steps like grab bars, handrails, removing loose rugs, improving lighting, and motion-sensor night lights, and discusses equipment options including shower transfer systems, sit-to-stand lifts versus Hoyer lifts, ceiling and floor lifts, lift-chair recliners with pressure-relief features, and high-low adjustable beds to reduce caregiver strain. She also describes lateral-rotation mattresses that can reduce nighttime caregiving needs and newer mobility advances such as lightweight lithium-ion power chairs and a LIDAR autonomous-driving power chair. 00:00 Welcome and Disclaimer 00:42 Meet Erica Sell 02:36 Bathroom Safety Upgrades 04:18 Home Entry and Steps 06:46 Low Cost Aging Tips 08:13 Transfer Equipment and Lifts 14:51 Filling Hospice Coverage Gaps 18:28 Lift Chairs and Pressure Relief 22:31 Rotation Mattresses Save Care Costs 26:05 New Mobility Tech Breakthroughs 30:10 Final Advice and Contact Info 31:54 Closing and Subscribe
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185 From Suffering to Peace: A Personal Hospice Story
03/20/2026
185 From Suffering to Peace: A Personal Hospice Story
185 From Suffering to Peace: A Personal Hospice Story Host Marie Betcher, a registered nurse and former hospice nurse, shares her father-in-law’s hospice experience to illustrate that end-of-life care is not always smooth. As his cancer progressed, he experienced severe, escalating pain at home, compounded by a medication supply breakdown and the family’s stress, including her mother-in-law’s vascular dementia. Marie called hospice and then 911, but multiple responders were unable to transport him due to regulations, creating delays until paramedics provided pain medication and a transport team arrived. A wrong route extended the ambulance ride, and the hospital had not been notified by hospice. In the ER, IV medications and palliative sedation finally brought comfort; he slept peacefully for several hours and died without suffering. Marie reflects on learning from imperfect hospice stories and announces a shift to less frequent episodes for work-life balance. 00:00 Podcast Disclaimer 00:29 Meet Your Host 00:43 Father-in-Law Hospice Setup 02:12 Pain Crisis at Home 03:36 Calling Hospice and 911 07:00 Transport Roadblocks 10:11 Ambulance Ride Gone Wrong 11:06 ER Arrival and Palliative Sedation 13:38 Peaceful Passing 14:38 Lessons and Imperfect Stories 16:44 Listener Invitation and Wrap-Up
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184 Hospice Explained: Lisa Snyder on Legal Psilocybin Facilitation, Grief Support, and Designing End-of-Life Conversations
03/20/2026
184 Hospice Explained: Lisa Snyder on Legal Psilocybin Facilitation, Grief Support, and Designing End-of-Life Conversations
184 Hospice Explained: Lisa Snyder on Legal Psilocybin Facilitation, Grief Support, and Designing End-of-Life Conversations Host Marie Betcher, a registered nurse and former hospice nurse, interviews Lisa Snyder, a state-licensed psilocybin facilitator in Oregon and member of the Portland Grief House Death Collective. Lisa shares how losing both parents to cancer led her to found the Losing Your Parents online community and to support others through grief, trauma, and life transitions. She explains why guided psilocybin “journeys” emphasize preparation, trust, and “set and setting,” and discusses potential benefits for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and end-of-life anxiety, while noting legal-model limitations and timing considerations for terminally ill clients. Lisa describes death doula training, the importance of normalizing truthful end-of-life planning conversations, and balancing a dying person’s wishes with survivors’ needs. She outlines Oregon’s medical screening process and key contraindications, and provides her website and email for inquiries. 00:00 Welcome and Disclaimer 00:29 Meet Host and Guest 02:36 Lisa’s Story and Work 03:36 Who Psilocybin Helps 04:14 Journey vs Trip and Facilitation 05:28 Set and Setting Explained 07:02 Psilocybin at End of Life 09:58 Designing Your Death 14:51 Lisa’s Parents and Hospice Memories 17:30 Why Death Doula Training 21:34 Cannabis and Other Supports 23:18 Siblings and Shared Grief 25:49 Starting the Death Conversation 27:37 Advocacy and Family Dynamics 29:49 Funerals Are for the Living 33:09 How to Reach Lisa 33:57 Medical Screening and Safety 37:02 Death With Dignity and Closing
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183 Creating Digital Legacies with Reflekta AI (with Grief Specialist Dawn DeLaloye)
03/20/2026
183 Creating Digital Legacies with Reflekta AI (with Grief Specialist Dawn DeLaloye)
183 Creating Digital Legacies with Reflekta AI (with Grief Specialist Dawn DeLaloye) Hospice Explained host and former hospice nurse Marie Betcher interviews grief specialist Dawn DeLaloye about Reflekta AI, an intergenerational storytelling platform that helps people create a “reflection” of themselves or loved ones—living or deceased—by adding photos, voice recordings, and memories guided by an AI biographer. Dawn explains it takes about 20 minutes to start, has launched seven months ago, and already includes about 15,000 stories; listeners can try it by talking with sample elders Virginia and Arthur. She describes how reflections can preserve details beyond photo captions, support hospice and terminally ill patients by affirming they are more than a diagnosis, and may be healing for grief, sharing her experience creating a reflection of her father who had Lewy body dementia. Dawn outlines sharing and subscription access, and how voice can be preserved using recordings or a close relative’s voice. 00:00 Podcast Disclaimer 00:29 Meet Your Host 00:42 Introducing Dawn DeLaloye 02:02 What Is Reflekta AI 03:42 Early Traction 04:04 Try Talking to Elders 05:23 Why It Was Founded 07:05 Legacy for Hospice 07:34 Creating After Death 10:21 Setup Time and Prompts 11:50 Healing Through Story 13:53 Everyone Has a Story 16:13 Sharing and Subscription 18:07 Meaning at End of Life 22:11 Preserving a Loved Voice 24:49 Final Thoughts and Wrap
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182 The Timely Presence: Year-Long Grief Support and Showing Up After Loss
03/20/2026
182 The Timely Presence: Year-Long Grief Support and Showing Up After Loss
182 The Timely Presence: Year-Long Grief Support and Showing Up After Loss Host Marie Betcher, a registered nurse and former hospice nurse, interviews Kelly Edmondson, RN, a bereaved mother and certified grief counselor who founded The Timely Presence, a year-long grief support service. Kelly shares formative experiences with death in trauma ICU, including an 18-year-old dying on Christmas as his family arrived, and later the death of her son Darius in 2023, which led her to focus on supporting people through milestone days. She explains how The Timely Presence provides one-time-purchase collections tailored to relationships (parent/child, spouses/partners, infant pregnancy loss, and other close relationships), delivering 3–6 heirloom-quality personalized gifts over a year, ending on the loss anniversary, with reminders to the gift giver. Kelly discusses practical gift examples, expanding interest in pet loss, and guidance for supporting grieving people: say the loved one’s name, listen without trying to fix grief, avoid comparisons, and recognize grief has no timeline. 00:00 Welcome and Disclaimer 00:44 Meet Kelly Edmondson RN 02:15 Christmas ICU Turning Point 05:18 The Call That Changed Everything 07:27 Mother's Day and Finding Purpose 10:37 Building The Timely Presence 15:07 How the Service Works 17:28 What’s Inside the Gifts 21:08 Grief Counseling and Pet Loss 23:58 Say Their Name and Remember 30:29 What to Say to Grievers 34:14 Where to Find Timely Presence 35:52 Closing Thanks and Subscribe
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181 Feeling Supported and Prepared for Death on Hospice
02/11/2026
181 Feeling Supported and Prepared for Death on Hospice
181 Feeling Supported and Prepared for Death on Hospice In episode 181 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, a registered nurse and former hospice nurse, shares a listener story about a new nurse who felt unsupported and unprepared for his mother’s death on hospice and still carries a negative memory 16 years later. Marie reflects on the need for hospice staff to assess families’ education and experience levels, ask leading questions, clearly explain what to expect, and ensure people know who to call and feel safe doing so. She also shares her own experience with her oldest brother’s death, realizing she stayed in “nurse role” to support others and didn’t emotionally prepare herself to grieve. She invites listeners to be a guest and share positive or negative hospice stories so others can learn and do better in the future. 00:00 Welcome and Disclaimer 00:29 Episode Intro and Purpose 00:47 Listener Story Feeling Unsupported 01:48 Hospice Staff Must Assess Needs 02:24 Personal Story Brother’s Death 03:48 Check In and Teach Caregivers 04:52 Share Your Story and Closing IF You want to share your story please email me:
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180 Hospice Buddy: Practical Symptom Support, Caregiver Logbooks, and Grounding Prompts with Jamie Haberman RN
03/22/2026
180 Hospice Buddy: Practical Symptom Support, Caregiver Logbooks, and Grounding Prompts with Jamie Haberman RN
180 Hospice Buddy: Practical Symptom Support, Caregiver Logbooks, and Grounding Prompts with Jamie Haberman RN Host Marie Betcher, a registered nurse and former hospice nurse, interviews returning guest Jamie Haberman RN, a hospice nurse with nearly 20 years of end-of-life experience and founder of Hospice Buddy. Jamie describes her hospice background and explains Hospice Buddy as a caregiver support platform offering free resources, a Facebook support group, and paid one-on-one support calls. She outlines her publications: six caregiver logbooks designed for the six-month hospice timeframe to track medications, symptoms, vitals, and notes, plus simple activities like reflections, puzzles, and coloring; a five-minute caregiver grounding journal focused on gratitude, breathing, and letting go; and a Christian faith-based symptom management guide covering common hospice issues (pain, shortness of breath, anxiety, congestion, falls, DNR) with practical, nonclinical tips. They discuss why information is hard to absorb during crises, the need for overnight support, and how some patients seem to time their death when family briefly steps away. 00:00 Welcome and Disclaimer 00:29 Meet Host Marie 00:55 Introducing Jamie Haberman 01:50 Jamie Hospice Background 02:36 Hospice Buddy and Books 04:25 Five Minute Grounding 06:45 Faith Based Support 08:51 Symptom Management Guide 10:16 Formats Pricing and Calls 13:57 Why Extra Support Matters 16:17 Night Shift and Passing Timing 20:25 Caregiver Logbooks Activities 24:17 Where to Find Jamie 25:25 Final Encouragement and Wrap
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179 Hospice Is About Living: Honest Conversations, Palliative vs. Hospice, and Supporting Nurses with Gina Harris MSN, MSQT
03/15/2026
179 Hospice Is About Living: Honest Conversations, Palliative vs. Hospice, and Supporting Nurses with Gina Harris MSN, MSQT
179 Hospice Is About Living: Honest Conversations, Palliative vs. Hospice, and Supporting Nurses with Gina Harris MSN, MSQT Host Marie Betcher, a registered nurse and former hospice nurse, interviews Gina Harris MSN, MSQT, Chief Clinical Officer at Marisol Health in South Carolina, about hospice education and reducing fear around end-of-life care. Gina shares her career path from mortgage banking to 25 years in nursing, including critical care leadership and work as a CMS-certified surveyor, and explains how hospice nursing is emotionally demanding and often undervalued. The conversation centers on the need for honest communication about dying, including a story of a woman with recurring cancer who pursued a third major surgery before choosing hospice and dying days later, highlighting “chasing normal” and the limits of prognostic estimates. Gina describes hospice as support for living with comfort and dignity, outlines palliative care versus hospice, and explains how Marisol trains staff through in-services, role playing, interdisciplinary visits, and certification. 00:00 Welcome and Disclaimer 00:29 Meet Host Marie 00:45 Introducing Gina Harris MSN, MSQT 02:11 Gina’s Nursing Journey 04:09 Why Hospice Matters 06:05 Coaching Nurses to Talk 08:29 Chasing Normal Story 13:42 Hard Truths and Hospice 18:21 Hospice Is About Living 20:23 Palliative vs Hospice Care 23:32 Training Staff for Truth 26:44 Hospice as a Choice 28:15 Signing Up and Opting Out 29:42 Closing Thanks and Location 30:21 Final Wrap Up
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178 How to Talk to Someone About Hospice: Communication Tips and Resources
03/08/2026
178 How to Talk to Someone About Hospice: Communication Tips and Resources
178 How to Talk to Someone About Hospice: Communication Tips and Resources Host Marie Betcher, a registered nurse and former hospice nurse, explains that Hospice Explained is an educational resource and not a substitute for medical advice. She discusses how to communicate about hospice with patients, families, providers, and caregivers: be truthful, expect emotions, keep the focus on the person you’re talking to, practice active listening, and use clear, simple language. She recommends asking simple, open-ended questions, pausing to listen, treating the discussion as a collaborative conversation rather than a debate, and being prepared with referrals and plans to find answers together. She suggests pulse.org and fivewishes.org as accessible resources to start end-of-life planning conversations, and encourages listeners to subscribe and share the podcast. 00:00 Welcome & Medical Disclaimer 00:29 Meet Your Host: Why This Podcast Exists 00:42 How to Talk About Hospice: Truth, Emotions & Listening 01:10 Keep It Simple: Questions, Pauses, and Conversation (Not Debate) 01:49 Be Ready With Resources: POLST & Five Wishes 02:47 Wrap-Up: Start the Conversation + Subscribe
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177 Hospice, Caregiving, and Long-Term Care Planning with Raymond Lavine
03/01/2026
177 Hospice, Caregiving, and Long-Term Care Planning with Raymond Lavine
177 Hospice, Caregiving, and Long-Term Care Planning with Raymond Lavine Host Marie Betcher, a former hospice nurse and longtime registered nurse, interviews Raymond Lavine, Raymond explains he designs long-term care plans that can help pay for caregiving either at home or in a facility, addressing the common misconception that long-term care insurance is only “nursing home insurance.” They discuss caregiver stress and the need to support caregivers with respite and practical help. Raymond outlines how long-term care policies generally work as a pool of money over a set period, often with inflation or cost-of-living features, and notes that benefits may not cover 100% of costs depending on the plan and setting. Raymond advises making incremental home modifications in advance to support aging in place and reduce falls. The episode ends with Raymond offering Zoom, phone, and in-person meetings, directing listeners to his website tools and FAQ features, and Marie encouraging listeners to subscribe and share. 00:00 Welcome + Medical Disclaimer 00:29 Meet Your Host Marie Betcher 00:46 Raymond Lavine’s Backstory: Army, Vietnam & Career Path 02:43 What Raymond Does: Long‑Term Care Planning Meets Hospice Reality 04:21 Caregiver Burnout: Supporting the Family, Not Just the Patient 05:50 Does Long‑Term Care Insurance Pay for In‑Home Care or Facilities? 07:28 What Hospice Covers Under Medicare (and What It Doesn’t) 11:00 How Long‑Term Care Policies Work: Pools of Money, Inflation Riders & Costs 16:08 Affordable Options When Money’s Tight: Life Settlements, Reverse Mortgages & Hybrids 20:12 Avoiding Crisis: Planning, Home Modifications & Real‑World Care Logistics 22:09 Hospice Isn’t a Daily Caregiver: Building a Care Team
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176 Hospice Explained: The Five Wishes and Why They Matter
02/22/2026
176 Hospice Explained: The Five Wishes and Why They Matter
176 Hospice Explained: The Five Wishes and Why They Matter Host Marie Betcher, a registered nurse and former hospice nurse, reviews the “Five Wishes” advance care planning document after a prior episode with Yvonne Caputo. She explains where to find and purchase it (fivewishes.org and agingwithdignity.org), notes it can be notarized, and emphasizes completing it through conversations with loved ones. Marie walks through each wish: choosing the person to make decisions when you can’t and clearly sharing your choices with them; deciding what medical treatments you want or don’t want (also referencing POLST at polst.org); defining what comfort looks like and where you want to be cared for; how you want people to treat you; and what you want loved ones to know, including expressing love and sharing guidance about personal items and other wishes. She invites listeners to share hospice-related stories by emailing her through hospiceexplained.com, and encourages subscribing and sharing the podcast. 00:00 Welcome & Medical Disclaimer (Start Here) 00:28 Meet Your Host Marie + Why This Podcast Exists 00:41 Recap: Last Week’s Guest & Introducing the Five Wishes 01:31 Wish #1: Choose Your Healthcare Decision-Maker 02:14 Wish #2: Treatments You Do (and Don’t) Want 02:59 Wish #3: Defining Comfort at the End of Life 03:55 Wish #4: How You Want People to Treat You 04:08 Wish #5: What You Want Loved Ones to Know 05:28 Where to Get Five Wishes + Share Your Story (Closing) If you want to help, you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast. Maire introduces a partnership with Suzanne Mayer RN inventor of the , When patients remain in the same position for extended periods, they are at high risk of developing pressure injuries, commonly known as bedsores. One of the biggest challenges caregivers face is the tendency for pillows and repositioning inserts to easily dislodge during care.(Suzanne is a former guest on Episode #119) When you order with Cloud 9 care system, please tell them you heard about them from Hospice Explained.(Thank You) Marie's Contact Finding a Hospice Agency 1. You can use 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.
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175 "Dying with Dad": Intimate Conversations and Five Wishes
02/15/2026
175 "Dying with Dad": Intimate Conversations and Five Wishes
175 "Dying with Dad": Intimate Conversations and Five Wishes In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, a registered nurse and former hospice nurse, interviews Yvonne Caputo, a retired teacher, vice president of human resources, corporate trainer, consultant, and psychotherapist. Yvonne discusses her books, 'Flying with Dad' and 'Dying with Dad,' and shares personal stories about having meaningful end-of-life conversations with her father. The episode delves into the emotional and legal aspects of preparing for end-of-life, the significance of the 'Five Wishes' document, and how these conversations can bring profound joy and lessen the burden during grief. Yvonne offers practical advice on how to approach these discussions with loved ones and the impact these preparations had on her family's experiences with death. 00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained 00:43 Meet Yvonne Caputo: A Multifaceted Professional 01:06 Flying with Dad: A Journey Through WWII Stories 01:15 Dying with Dad: Conversations About End-of-Life Wishes 02:52 The Importance of Advanced Directives 05:57 A Heartfelt Goodbye: Yvonne's Personal Story 12:50 Impact of the Five Wishes Document 21:50 Final Thoughts and Reflections 23:42 Closing Remarks and Call to Action If you want to help, you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast. Maire introduces a partnership with Suzanne Mayer RN inventor of the , When patients remain in the same position for extended periods, they are at high risk of developing pressure injuries, commonly known as bedsores. One of the biggest challenges caregivers face is the tendency for pillows and repositioning inserts to easily dislodge during care.(Suzanne is a former guest on Episode #119) When you order with Cloud 9 care system, please tell them you heard about them from Hospice Explained.(Thank You) Marie's Contact Finding a Hospice Agency 1. You can use 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.
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174 Facing the Unspoken: Embracing End of Life Conversations
02/08/2026
174 Facing the Unspoken: Embracing End of Life Conversations
174 Facing the Unspoken: Embracing End of Life Conversations In this episode of 'Hospice Explained,' host Marie Betcher RN , a former hospice nurse with a long nursing experience, emphasizes the significance of addressing end-of-life issues early. She discusses the common problem of late referrals to palliative and hospice care and highlights the need for healthcare providers to facilitate honest, fact-based conversations with patients. This approach allows patients to make informed choices, spend quality time with loved ones, and manage their affairs properly. Marie encourages providers to make these discussions a cooperative dialogue, providing resources and advice to help patients prepare for the end of life. She also invites listeners to share their stories and questions. 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 00:28 Meet Your Host: Marie Betcher RN 00:41 Addressing Late Referrals in Hospice Care 01:08 The Importance of dificult Conversations 01:47 Training Gaps in Medical Education 02:09 Empowering Patients with Honest Conversations 02:24 Practical Steps for End-of-Life Planning 03:42 The Role of Healthcare Providers 04:21 Creating a Dialogue, Not a Debate 05:04 Encouraging Hospice Consideration 05:46 Conclusion and Contact Information If you want to help, you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast. Maire introduces a partnership with Suzanne Mayer RN inventor of the , When patients remain in the same position for extended periods, they are at high risk of developing pressure injuries, commonly known as bedsores. One of the biggest challenges caregivers face is the tendency for pillows and repositioning inserts to easily dislodge during care.(Suzanne is a former guest on Episode #119) When you order with Cloud 9 care system, please tell them you heard about them from Hospice Explained.(Thank You) Marie's Contact Finding a Hospice Agency 1. You can use 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.
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173 Understanding Palliative Care with Dr. Win Lin Chai
02/01/2026
173 Understanding Palliative Care with Dr. Win Lin Chai
173 Understanding Palliative Care with Dr. Win Lin Chai In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN interviews Dr. Win Lin Chai, a palliative care specialist from Malaysia. They discuss the role of palliative care in improving the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses, the importance of early referral, and the challenges faced by healthcare providers in delivering holistic care. Dr. Chai shares insights from her extensive experience, including a touching patient story, and emphasizes the need for healthcare professionals to support and understand both patients and their fellow caregivers. 00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained 00:46 Meet Dr. Win Lin Chai 01:47 Dr. Chai's Journey into Palliative Care 05:26 Understanding Palliative Medicine 06:49 Challenges and Advocacy in Palliative Care 08:23 Palliative Care in Malaysia 21:17 Patient Stories and Impact 27:03 The Importance of Palliative Care 28:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts If you want to help, you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast. Maire introduces a partnership with Suzanne Mayer RN inventor of the , When patients remain in the same position for extended periods, they are at high risk of developing pressure injuries, commonly known as bedsores. One of the biggest challenges caregivers face is the tendency for pillows and repositioning inserts to easily dislodge during care.(Suzanne is a former guest on Episode #119) When you order with Cloud 9 care system, please tell them you heard about them from Hospice Explained.(Thank You) If you would, you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link Marie's Contact Finding a Hospice Agency 1. You can use 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.
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172 Understanding Hospice: Choices and Considerations for End of Life Care
01/25/2026
172 Understanding Hospice: Choices and Considerations for End of Life Care
172 Understanding Hospice: Choices and Considerations for End of Life Care In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, a registered nurse and former hospice nurse, educates listeners on the history and evolution of end-of-life care. She discusses the shift from dying at home to hospital deaths that began in the late 19th century and transitioned in the mid-20th century. Marie emphasizes the importance of having conversations about end-of-life preferences early, including the role and benefits of hospice care whether at home, in a facility, or in a hospital. She also highlights the necessity of having a caregiver for home hospice care and encourages listeners to make plans to ensure dignity and grace in end-of-life situations. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to subscribe, share, and make a positive difference in someone's life. 00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained 00:48 Historical Perspective on Dying in Hospitals 02:07 Choosing Where to Die: Home or Hospital? 02:26 Understanding Hospice Care 03:10 Planning for End-of-Life Care 03:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts If you want to help, you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast. Maire introduces a partnership with Suzanne Mayer RN inventor of the , When patients remain in the same position for extended periods, they are at high risk of developing pressure injuries, commonly known as bedsores. One of the biggest challenges caregivers face is the tendency for pillows and repositioning inserts to easily dislodge during care.(Suzanne is a former guest on Episode #119) When you order with Cloud 9 care system, please tell them you heard about them from Hospice Explained.(Thank You) Marie's Contact Finding a Hospice Agency 1. You can use 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.
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171 Understanding the Role of End-of-Life Doulas with Peter M. Abraham RN
01/18/2026
171 Understanding the Role of End-of-Life Doulas with Peter M. Abraham RN
Understanding the Role of End-of-Life Doulas with Peter M. Abraham RN In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN is joined by returning guest Peter Abraham, a registered nurse and certified End-of-Life Doula. Peter discusses his journey and the nature of working as an end-of-life doula, highlighting the importance of this role in providing non-medical support to patients and families during the dying process. He also touches on the challenges of operating in an unregulated industry and shares insights from his work on advanced care planning. Marie and Peter discuss the distinctions between the roles of nurses and doulas, and Peter explains how he integrates his nursing skills with his doula work. The episode also offers guidance on how to choose a qualified doula and the importance of thorough research. Additionally, Peter discusses his advanced care planning services and resources available through his website, Compassion Crossing. 00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained 00:41 Meet Peter Abraham: A Dedicated Nurse 01:53 Understanding the Role of a Death Doula 02:37 Challenges and Ethics in the Doula Industry 04:36 Differentiating Between Doula and Nursing Roles 12:04 Advanced Care Planning: A Doula's Perspective 18:05 Navigating the Doula Profession 21:43 Peter Abraham's Publications and Future Plans 23:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts If you want to help, you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast. Maire introduces a partnership with Suzanne Mayer RN inventor of the , When patients remain in the same position for extended periods, they are at high risk of developing pressure injuries, commonly known as bedsores. One of the biggest challenges caregivers face is the tendency for pillows and repositioning inserts to easily dislodge during care.(Suzanne is a former guest on Episode #119) When you order with Cloud 9 care system, please tell them you heard about them from Hospice Explained.(Thank You) Marie's Contact Finding a Hospice Agency 1. You can use 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.
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170 Understanding End-of-Life Decisions: The Importance of Hospice Education
01/11/2026
170 Understanding End-of-Life Decisions: The Importance of Hospice Education
Understanding End-of-Life Decisions: The Importance of Hospice Education In this episode of 'Hospice Explained,' host Marie Betcher, a registered nurse and former hospice nurse, shares a poignant story about educating a family on the realities of CPR within hospice care. Through a real-life example, Marie emphasizes the importance of understanding hospice care and the end-of-life process. The episode highlights the need for proper communication and realistic expectations regarding life-saving measures like CPR. Marie also encourages listeners to seek further information from resources like polst.org and invites individuals with personal stories or expertise to join the podcast for future episodes. 00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained 00:29 Host Introduction and Purpose 00:45 A Personal Story: Challenges with CPR 02:15 Understanding CPR in Hospice Care 03:24 The Importance of Saying Goodbye 04:39 Resources and Final Thoughts If you want to help, you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast. Maire introduces a partnership with Suzanne Mayer RN inventor of the , When patients remain in the same position for extended periods, they are at high risk of developing pressure injuries, commonly known as bedsores. One of the biggest challenges caregivers face is the tendency for pillows and repositioning inserts to easily dislodge during care.(Suzanne is a former guest on Episode #119) When you order with Cloud 9 care system, please tell them you heard about them from Hospice Explained.(Thank You) If you would, you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link Marie's Contact Finding a Hospice Agency 1. You can use 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.
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169 Understanding Deathbed Phenomena with Alison Potter RN
01/04/2026
169 Understanding Deathbed Phenomena with Alison Potter RN
169 Understanding Deathbed Phenomena with Alison Potter RN In episode 169 of 'Hospice Explained,' host Alison Potter, a palliative RN, discusses various end-of-life experiences shared in previous episode number 12 of 'Hospice Encounters.' Alison, who runs grief support seminars and groups in Calgary, shares intriguing stories about deathbed phenomena, a field with scientific backing. These include patients sensing the presence of deceased loved ones or pets offering them comfort in their final moments. The episode emphasizes the importance of being curious and open to these experiences to provide peace and understanding to those nearing the end of their lives and their families. Alison also notes the significance of memorializing death stories positively for lasting impacts on families. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion on the enriching aspects of end-of-life care and the myths surrounding deathbed phenomena. 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 00:29 Episode Introduction 00:59 Guest Introduction: Alison Potter RN 01:29 Alison's Work and Services 01:47 Seminars and Support Groups 02:53 Deathbed Phenomena 04:38 Personal Stories of Deathbed Phenomena 10:39 The Importance of Peaceful End-of-Life Experiences 16:16 Final Thoughts and Farewell If you want to help, you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast. Maire introduces a partnership with Suzanne Mayer RN inventor of the , When patients remain in the same position for extended periods, they are at high risk of developing pressure injuries, commonly known as bedsores. One of the biggest challenges caregivers face is the tendency for pillows and repositioning inserts to easily dislodge during care.(Suzanne is a former guest on Episode #119) When you order with Cloud 9 care system, please tell them you heard about them from Hospice Explained.(Thank You) If you would, you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link Marie's Contact Finding a Hospice Agency 1. You can use 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.
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168 Breaking Taboos: Talking About Death with Gabby Jimenez
12/28/2025
168 Breaking Taboos: Talking About Death with Gabby Jimenez
168 Breaking Taboos: Talking About Death with Gabby Jimenez In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN, a registered nurse and former hospice nurse, interviews Gabrielle Jimenez, a hospice and palliative care nurse, end-of-life doula, grief educator, and author. Gabby shares her journey from commercial real estate to nursing, witnessing nearly 2000 last breaths, and discusses the importance of human-centered care in hospice. The episode also covers the challenges and rewards of starting a nursing career later in life, the need for earlier hospice care, and supporting parents losing a child. Highlighting Gabby's intention to create a safe place through her Facebook community 'The Hospice Heart,' this episode emphasizes the critical role of compassion and education in end-of-life care. 00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained 00:46 Meet Gabrielle Jimenez: Hospice Nurse and Doula 02:01 Gabrielle's Journey to Hospice Care 10:12 The Role of a Doula in End-of-Life Care 17:01 Challenges and Changes in Hospice Care 21:38 The Importance of Discussing Death and Dying 24:04 Celebrating Life and Death in New Orleans 24:37 Organizing Funeral Food 25:51 A Funny Story About My Dad's Funeral 27:20 Reflecting on My Mother's Death 29:13 Dealing with Family Drama During Funerals 32:12 Advice for Handling Grief and Family Dynamics 39:08 Supporting Parents Losing a Child 43:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts If you want to help, you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast. Maire introduces a partnership with Suzanne Mayer RN inventor of the , When patients remain in the same position for extended periods, they are at high risk of developing pressure injuries, commonly known as bedsores. One of the biggest challenges caregivers face is the tendency for pillows and repositioning inserts to easily dislodge during care.(Suzanne is a former guest on Episode #119) When you order with Cloud 9 care system, please tell them you heard about them from Hospice Explained.(Thank You) If you would, you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link Marie's Contact Finding a Hospice Agency 1. You can use 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.
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