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 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
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Maire
introduces a partnership with Suzanne Mayer RN inventor of
the
cloud9caresystem.com,
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
Marie@HospiceExplained.com
www.HospiceExplained.com
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.