Jan 25, 2026
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...
Jan 18, 2026
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...
Jan 11, 2026
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...
Jan 4, 2026
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...