10 A Recap of Episodes 1-9

Apr 26, 2021

10 This is a Recap of Season 1-Episodes 1-9

Hospice Explained: Season 1

Recap of Episodes 1-9 and Helping Hands

In the 10th episode and season finale of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, an RN with 30 years' experience, gives a short recap of the series' inaugural season which includes explaining the purpose of hospice, the medical professionals involved, insurance coverage, and the essentiality of discussing end-of-life decisions with family. She also discusses how non-immediate family members/friends can assist in hospice care, such as by performing chores or scheduling visits. Marie announces that Season 2 will commence June 2021, focusing more on personal experiences, and invites potential interviewees to get in touch.

 

00:00 Introduction and Host Background

01:09 How to Help as a Non-Family Member

01:49 Recap of Season 1: Understanding Hospice

02:50 The Role of Medical Providers in Hospice

03:10 The Role of Family and Friends in Hospice

03:57 Understanding the POLST and End of Life Symptoms

04:26 Resources for More Information on Hospice

04:48 Conclusion and Call to Action

https://hospicefoundation.org/Hospice-Care/Hospice-Services

https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/hospice-care

https://linktr.ee/HospiceExplained

 

 

Join the Hospice Explained Patient/Family Community: https://zyq6figc2is8q1uuqh0y.app.clientclub.net/communities/groups/hospice-explained-communityht/home?invite=667651d96077439a642c827c

Join the Hospice Explained Professional Community: https://zyq6figc2is8q1uuqh0y.app.clientclub.net/communities/groups/hospice-explained-professional/home?invite=667652074606c53e54a865f1

 

 

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.

 

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

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

Affilitate for the Caregiving Years Training Academy: 

https://www.careyearsacademy.com/ref/1096/

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

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

 
Marie's Contact
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www.HospiceExplained.com