121 Understanding Hospice & Palliative Care: An Insightful Discussion with Peter Abraham BSN, RN In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher BSN, RN welcomes back Nurse Peter Abraham, who has transitioned from a career in technology to nursing and is now a prolific author with 32 books available on Amazon. Peter and Marie discuss the differences between hospice and palliative care, including when each is appropriate and the rights of patients and families in hospice care. Peter shares insights from his books, including guidance on end-of-life nutrition and techniques for connecting with terminally ill loved ones. The discussion also highlights common challenges families face and practical advice on navigating these situations to ensure compassionate and informed care. 00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained 00:37 Meet Nurse Peter Abraham 02:03 Understanding Palliative vs. Hospice Care 07:45 Patient Rights in Hospice Care 15:24 End-of-Life Nutrition and Caregiving 20:45 Validation Therapy and Connecting with Loved Ones 23:22 Peter Abraham's Writing Journey 30:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

https://amzn.to/3YFBYQ0 -- All books Series: Empowering Excellence in Hospice: A Nurse's Toolkit for Best Practices at https://amzn.to/3WtSRKD (10 books) Compliance-based, Eligibility Driven Hospice Documentation: Tips for Hospice Nurses at https://amzn.to/4fb9L9k Whispers of Time: Understanding the End-of-Life Timeline at https://amzn.to/3SnfeA4 Mastering Hospice Eligibility: An Essential Guide for RNs and Clinical Managers at https://amzn.to/47tA8UE Mastering Hospice Recertifications: A Comprehensive Guide for Nurses at https://amzn.to/3z1ls2i Conversations at the End: Guiding Families Through Final Days at https://amzn.to/3ziXUpy Mastering the Hospice Item Set: A Comprehensive Guide for Nurses and Managers at https://amzn.to/3XloiHs Care Plans for Hospice Patients: A Comprehensive Guide at https://amzn.to/3XxLJNW Mindful Minutes: Time Management Secrets for Hospice Nursing Excellence at https://amzn.to/4eGfLFY Medication Reconciliation in Hospice Care: Maximizing Quality of Life at https://amzn.to/3Y6MyyF HOPE in Practice: Implementing Patient-Centered Outcomes in Hospice Care at https://amzn.to/3YfhGMB Series: Compassionate Caregiving at https://amzn.to/3yuQgIm (10 books) Daily Hospice Care Planner: Organize, Communicate, and Provide Consistent Care at https://amzn.to/4dzDMy8 Dignity in Dying: A Thoughtful Approach to Voluntary Stopping Eating and Drinking at https://amzn.to/3AA5E6P Hospice Medication Handbook: A Caregiver's Guide to Comfort Medications at https://amzn.to/3Aq5Bus Palliative Sedation: A Compassionate Approach at https://amzn.to/4dBJm3a Nourishing Hope: A Caregiver's Guide to End-of-Life Nutrition at https://amzn.to/3TbqUGE Validation and Compassion: A Guide to Connecting with Terminally Ill Loved Ones at https://amzn.to/4dT0QIz Palliative Care vs Hospice Care: Making Informed Decisions at https://amzn.to/3Ba4srg Understanding Your Rights in Hospice Care: A Guide for Patients and Families at https://amzn.to/4eIZ4K4 When It's Time for Hospice: A Compassionate Guide for Families and Caregivers at https://amzn.to/4dHdV6O The Caregiver's Lifeline: Self-Care in End-of-Life Care at https://amzn.to/3Nsl54m Series: Holistic Nurse: Skills for Excellence at https://amzn.to/3ZkFuiK (1 book published; 1 in progress) Compassionate Care in Conflict: A Nurse's Guide to Managing Combative Patients (currently in progress) Dementia Staging Mastery: A Nurse's Guide to Dementia Assessment at https://amzn.to/4dSiUCz Series: Dementia Care Essentials at https://amzn.to/4g3ofbY (11 books) Dementia Caregiver Essentials: Comprehensive Guide for Dementia Care at https://amzn.to/4dQBDi2 (this is a combination of the ten books below) Anger Management in Dementia: A Dementia Care Essentials Guide at https://amzn.to/3MpBBl6 CPAP and Oxygen for Dementia: A Dementia Care Essentials Guide at https://amzn.to/4dN3xer Diabetes Care for Dementia: A Dementia Care Essentials Guide at https://amzn.to/3Me0CQk Hallucination Management for Dementia: A Dementia Care Essentials Guide at https://amzn.to/3AoxS4r Infection Awareness in Dementia Care: A Dementia Care Essentials Guide at https://amzn.to/4dA7raW Medication Compliance for Dementia: A Dementia Care Essentials Guide at https://amzn.to/3YOost9 Music Therapy for Dementia: A Dementia Care Essentials Guide at https://amzn.to/3TmkNzx Nutrition for Dementia: A Dementia Care Essentials Guide at https://amzn.to/3yYmCeJ Placement for Dementia: A Dementia Care Essentials Guide at https://amzn.to/3MdWxvl Sundowning Management for Dementia: A Dementia Care Essentials Guide at https://amzn.to/3WQ17ot

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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