Ep. 87 Guiding Lights: Navigating Hospice with Jean Oswald RN

In episode 87 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN interviews Jean Oswald, RN,

a seasoned hospice nurse and end-of-life consultant from Rochester, New York.

Jean shares her journey from raising five children and studying natural healing therapies to finding her soul's purpose in hospice work.

She discusses the importance of comfort care homes and her approach to integrating natural healing, such as aromatherapy, into end-of-life care.

Jean also highlights misconceptions surrounding hospice and palliative care, the significance of caregiver support, and personal stories that have impacted her career.

Additionally, she offers advice for those navigating the healthcare system at the end of life and introduces her book, 'Guiding Lights: Navigating the end of life journey,' aimed at demystifying the end-of-life process for caregivers and patients alike.

00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained 00:29 Meet Jean Oswald: A Journey into Hospice Nursing 00:40 Jean's Personal and Professional Background 02:45 The Role and Impact of Comfort Care Homes 06:29 Exploring Aromatherapy in Hospice Care 13:02 Jean's Book: A Guide Through End of Life Care 24:27 Advice for Pre-Hospice Preparation and Caregiving 29:00 Profound Stories from Hospice Care 32:09 Closing Thoughts and Invitation for Future Conversations

Jean's Contact:

1. https://compassionateconsulting.com/
2. https://www.facebook.com/CompassionateConsulting
3. https://www.instagram.com/compassionateconsulting/
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Marie's Contact:

Marie Betcher BSN, RN

[email protected]

www.HospiceExplained.com

Google Voicemail: 206-705-3080