I120 Replay In-Depth with Linde Carter, MA, RN, NC-BC, CEOLD, CGD: Hospice Care, Death Doulas, and Grief Support In this comprehensive episode of 'Hospice Explained', host Marie Betcher, RN, interviews Linde Carter RN, an experienced hospice nurse and certified end-of-life and grief doula. The discussion covers a wide range of topics, including Linde's journey from a dance background to hospice care, and her role in the death positive movement. Key concepts such as 'Death Cafes', the evolving role of death doulas, and the vital need for personalized end-of-life and grief support are explored. The episode addresses challenges within the hospice system due to regulations, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right hospice organization. Linde also delves into her work as a grief doula, the services offered by death doulas, and resources for those interested in becoming doulas, including training programs and support networks. Listeners can find more information about Linde and her work at SimplicityTransitions.com and her Facebook group 'Growing Through Grief'. The episode encourages open discussions about death and offers guidance for individuals and families navigating end-of-life situations. 00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained 00:46 Meet Linde Carter: A Journey in Nursing 04:13 Personal Experiences with Death and Grief 05:35 The Role and Importance of Hospice Care 06:50 Exploring the Death Positive Movement 07:33 Understanding Death Cafes and Death Talks 09:27 The Path to Becoming a Death Doula 12:43 Challenges and Realities of Hospice Work 13:43 The Importance of Choosing the Right Hospice 14:20 Services and Support Offered by Hospices 17:55 The Role of a Death Doula 23:04 Grief Support and End of Life Care 24:50 Qualifications for Becoming a Death Doula 26:38 Finding the Right Doula Training 28:02 Setting Up as an Independent Doula 29:50 How Families Can Find and Choose a Death Doula 30:55 Recommended Resources for Aspiring Doulas 38:40 The Importance of Grief Management 44:59 Contact Information and Final Thoughts

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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