156 Understanding Hospice Care with Hospital Chaplain Janice Willett

In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, RN, interviews Janice Willett, a hospital spiritual care chaplain and author of several books on grief and end-of-life preparation. They discuss the role of chaplains in providing emotional and spiritual support to patients and families, the importance of creating a sacred space for sharing emotions, and common challenges faced by caregivers. Janice shares personal stories of her experiences in hospital chaplaincy, including the significance of spiritual guidance during end-of-life care, patients' varied responses to dying, and inspirational stories that highlight the human spirit's capacity for acceptance and peace. The episode concludes with information on Janice's works and upcoming book signings.

00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained

00:49 Understanding Pressure Injuries and Cloud 9 Care

01:25 Interview with Janice Willett: Spiritual Care and Hospice

02:13 Role and Responsibilities of a Hospital Chaplain

03:37 Navigating Family Dynamics in Hospice Care

04:58 Personal Stories and Experiences

08:26 The Importance of Comfort and Acceptance in End-of-Life Care

14:41 Inspirational Stories and Final Thoughts

20:22 Conclusion and How to Connect with Janice Willett

 

 

https://jiwillett.com/meet-j-i-willett/

 

 

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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)

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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.