May 5, 2024
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
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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.
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Contact Information
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Contact
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