Hospice Explained: Dispelling Myths and Understanding End of Life Care In Episode 8 of the 'Hospice Explained' podcast, host Marie Betcher, a nurse with 30+ years of experience, discusses the purpose and scope of hospice services. She clarifies common misconceptions and asserts that hospice is not merely about helping people die, but aiding them to live their remaining life comfortably. Boettcher shares views from other nurses and highlights the importance of timely referral to hospice, the comprehensive services it offers, and the significance of selecting the right hospice care provider. She further elaborates that hospice is a service providing quality of life, compassion, and education for the family, stressing the need for wider understanding and acceptance of hospice care in society. 00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained Podcast 00:29 Understanding the Basics of Hospice 01:07 Insights from Nurses on Hospice Care 01:22 Dispelling Myths about Hospice 01:49 The Importance of Early Hospice Referral 02:38 Personal Experiences with Hospice 03:02 Understanding Hospice Services and Treatments 03:58 The Role of Medications in Hospice 05:10 Choosing the Right Hospice Provider 05:54 The Benefits of Early Hospice Involvement 06:37 Personal Story: A Nurse's Experience with Hospice 08:32 Addressing Misconceptions about Hospice 09:18 The Role of Medical Providers in Hospice 09:47 The Value of Hospice for Terminal Illness 10:14 Conclusion and Call to Action

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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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