By Marie Betcher RN
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Pet Hospice and Humane Euthanasia with Dr. Tyler Sugarman
In episode 103 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN, dives into the emotional and practical aspects of pet hospice and humane euthanasia with Dr. Tyler Sugarman, the host of Vetsplanation. Dr. Sugarman shares his journey in veterinary medicine, his extensive experience in emergency veterinary care, and tips on making tough decisions about end-of-life care for pets. The discussion includes managing pet pain, ensuring quality of life, and ways to memorialize beloved pets after they pass. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of the parallels between human and pet hospice care, emphasizing the importance of compassion and understanding in difficult times.
00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained
00:29 Episode Overview and Trigger Warning
00:58 Introducing Dr. Tyler Sugarman
01:26 Dr. Sugarman's Journey in Veterinary Medicine
04:29 Challenges and Rewards of Emergency Veterinary Medicine
05:39 Understanding Humane Euthanasia
07:53 Quality of Life and Decision Making for Pets
10:01 Hospice Care for Pets
11:26 Pain Management Alternatives for Pets
13:40 Personal Stories and Experiences
16:54 Grieving the Loss of a Pet
21:58 Memorializing Pets
23:58 Specialties in Veterinary Medicine
25:13 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
29:09 Conclusion and Farewell
Vetsplanation: Navigating the Tough Descision of Humane Euthanasia
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vetsplanation-pet-health-simplified/id1646206240?i=1000610583165
Vetsplanation: Instant Oxygen for Pets
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vetsplanation-pet-health-simplified/id1646206240?i=1000660180369
Hospice Encounters with Allison Potter from Give a Mile:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospice-encounters/id1622451693?i=1000600429855
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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.
Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information
Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast. In addition you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice
Kacie Gikonyo's Death Doula School https://hospiceexplained--deathdoulaschool.thrivecart.com/death-doula-school/
Affilitate for the Caregiving Years Training Academy:
https://www.careyearsacademy.com/ref/1096/
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The Death Deck and the E*O*L deck: https://thedeathdeck.goaffpro.com/
Marie's Contact [email protected] www.HospiceExplained.com
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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.
Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information
Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast. In addition you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice
Kacie Gikonyo's Death Doula School https://hospiceexplained--deathdoulaschool.thrivecart.com/death-doula-school/
Affilitate for the Caregiving Years Training Academy:
https://www.careyearsacademy.com/ref/1096/
Affiliate for DNA is Love listeners also get a 5% discount!!
https://dnaislove.com/?coupon=hospiceexplained5
The Death Deck and the E*O*L deck: https://thedeathdeck.goaffpro.com/
Marie's Contact [email protected] www.HospiceExplained.com
101 Simplifying End-of-Life Planning: Interview with Adam Zuckerman
In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN interviews Adam Zuckerman, the founder of Buried in Work. They discuss the intricacies of estate planning, the importance of being organized, and how to prepare for end-of-life tasks. Drawing from personal experiences and professional expertise, Adam provides valuable insights and resources to help individuals and families manage estate transitions smoothly.
00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained Podcast
00:29 Introducing Adam Zuckerman and Buried in Work
01:45 Adam Zuckerman's Background and Experience
02:11 Personal Story: Adam's Father's Illness and Passing
03:39 Founding Buried in Work
04:49 Recommended Starting Points for Estate Planning
06:10 Details and Steps for End-of-Life Planning
03:20 Importance of Organization in Estate Planning
08:03 Campfire Conversations and Legacy Messaging
22:38 Wrap Up and Final Thoughts
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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.
Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information
Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast. In addition you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice
Kacie Gikonyo's Death Doula School https://hospiceexplained--deathdoulaschool.thrivecart.com/death-doula-school/
Affilitate for the Caregiving Years Training Academy:
https://www.careyearsacademy.com/ref/1096/
Affiliate for DNA is Love listeners also get a 5% discount!!
https://dnaislove.com/?coupon=hospiceexplained5
The Death Deck and the E*O*L deck: https://thedeathdeck.goaffpro.com/
Marie's Contact [email protected] www.HospiceExplained.com
Celebrating 100 Episodes: Ongoing Education and Support in Hospice Care
In the 100th episode of Hospice Explained, the host reflects on the journey and mission of the podcast to educate and reduce fear about end-of-life care. The host announces plans for developing an online membership community for both hospice patients/their caregivers and a seperate one professionals. Listeners are invited to share personal and spiritual stories, and are informed about affiliate links that support the podcast. The episode concludes with a thank you to listeners and a call to subscribe and share the podcast.
00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained
00:29 Celebrating the 100th Episode
00:56 Invitation for Personal Stories
01:20 Upcoming Online Community
01:51 Affiliate Partnerships
02:28 Closing Remarks 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.
Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information
Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast. In addition you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice
Kacie Gikonyo's Death Doula School https://hospiceexplained--deathdoulaschool.thrivecart.com/death-doula-school/
Affilitate for the Caregiving Years Training Academy:
https://www.careyearsacademy.com/ref/1096/
Affiliate for DNA is Love listeners also get a 5% discount!!
https://dnaislove.com/?coupon=hospiceexplained5
The Death Deck and the E*O*L deck: https://thedeathdeck.goaffpro.com/
Marie's Contact [email protected] www.HospiceExplained.com
In Episode 99 of Hospice Explained, Marie Betcher RN interviews A'Marie Dotson MM, MT-BC, NICU-MT, NMT, a board-certified music therapist and director of music therapy at a Michigan-based hospice. They discuss the profound impact of music therapy on end-of-life care, A'Marie's journey into hospice work, and various evidence-based techniques used to provide comfort to patients. A'Marie shares emotional stories about patients and highlights the importance of integrating holistic approaches in hospice care. The episode also touches on the support from the broader hospice team and offers listeners ways to support the podcast and its mission.
00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained
00:36 Meet Ahmarie Dotson: Music Therapist
01:15 Supporting Hospice Explained
02:08 Ahmarie's Journey into Hospice
06:25 The Role of Music Therapy in Hospice
10:41 A Day in the Life of a Music Therapist
14:46 Evidence-Based Music Therapy Techniques
21:23 The Power of Music in End-of-Life Care
21:47 Personal Stories of Music Therapy Impact
22:45 Music's Influence on Emotions and Memories
24:35 Choosing the Right Music for Patients
28:29 The Role of Hospice in End-of-Life Care
30:49 Heartfelt Stories of Hospice Care
40:25 The Importance of Early Hospice Enrollment
41:24 Closing Thoughts and Reflections
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.
Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information
Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast. In addition you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice
Kacie Gikonyo's Death Doula School https://hospiceexplained--deathdoulaschool.thrivecart.com/death-doula-school/
Affilitate for the Caregiving Years Training Academy:
https://www.careyearsacademy.com/ref/1096/
Affiliate for DNA is Love listeners also get a 5% discount!!
https://dnaislove.com/?coupon=hospiceexplained5
The Death Deck and the E*O*L deck: https://thedeathdeck.goaffpro.com/
Marie's Contact [email protected] www.HospiceExplained.com
98 This episode is a partial Replay of Episode #29
Host Marie Betcher RN interviews Chris Graham, PA, the co-founder of Stillwater Hospice, discussing Medicare coverage for hospice patients and the importance of education in rural end-of-life care. They emphasize the significance of choice, comfort, and empowerment for both patients and caregivers in the hospice journey.
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Guest Introduction
05:38 Medicare Coverage for Hospice Patients
00:54 Rural Hospice Care
15:10 Insurance Coverage and Charity Care
21:27 Choice and Empowerment in End-of-Life Care
21:41 Caregiver Support and Grieving Process
https://stillwaterhospice.com/
https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/hospice-care
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.
Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information
Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast. In addition you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice
Kacie Gikonyo's Death Doula School https://hospiceexplained--deathdoulaschool.thrivecart.com/death-doula-school/
Affilitate for the Caregiving Years Training Academy:
https://www.careyearsacademy.com/ref/1096/
Affiliate for DNA is Love listeners also get a 5% discount!!
https://dnaislove.com/?coupon=hospiceexplained5
The Death Deck and the E*O*L deck: https://thedeathdeck.goaffpro.com/
Marie's Contact [email protected] www.HospiceExplained.com
97 Transforming Grief with Photography: A Conversation with Shannon McFarland
In this thought-provoking episode of 'Hospice Explained', host Marie Betcher, RN, welcomes guest Shannon McFarland, a photographer who specializes in capturing the essence of families during their most vulnerable times, including hospice care, terminal illness, and the end of life.
Shannon shares her personal journey into photography, which began with a complicated pregnancy and evolved into a mission to document the unseen moments of grief, love, and compassion. She discusses the significance of capturing not just the joyful times but also the nuanced, tender moments that families experience during loss, emphasizing the lasting value of these images for processing and memorializing life's pivotal events.
Shannon also explores the extension of her work into the realm of pet photography, highlighting the approachability of discussing death and grief through the lens of animal companionship. The episode advocates for the essential role of empathy and compassion in photographing life's more challenging periods and encourages both families and photographers to embrace the discomfort to create meaningful, everlasting memories.
00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained
00:36 Meet Shannon: A Photographer with a Heart
01:55 Shannon's Personal Journey and the Power of Photography
03:26 The Role of Photography in Capturing Life's Uncomfortable Moments
10:36 Shannon's Approach to Family and End-of-Life Photography
23:41 Expanding the Conversation: Photography for Animals at End of Life
25:55 Advice for Aspiring Compassionate Photographers
27:08 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement
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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.
Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information
Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast. In addition you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice
Kacie Gikonyo's Death Doula School https://hospiceexplained--deathdoulaschool.thrivecart.com/death-doula-school/
Affilitate for the Caregiving Years Training Academy:
https://www.careyearsacademy.com/ref/1096/
Affiliate for DNA is Love listeners also get a 5% discount!!
https://dnaislove.com/?coupon=hospiceexplained5
The Death Deck and the E*O*L deck: https://thedeathdeck.goaffpro.com/
Marie's Contact [email protected] www.HospiceExplained.com
Denise Brown's Contact: https://www.careyearsacademy.com/
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Interview with Wound care Nurse Vanessa: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospice-explained-podcast/id1558665301?i=1000619495907
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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.
Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information
Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast. In addition you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice
Kacie Gikonyo's Death Doula School https://hospiceexplained--deathdoulaschool.thrivecart.com/death-doula-school/
Affilitate for the Caregiving Years Training Academy:
https://www.careyearsacademy.com/ref/1096/
Affiliate for DNA is Love listeners also get a 5% discount!!
https://dnaislove.com/?coupon=hospiceexplained5
The Death Deck and the E*O*L deck: https://thedeathdeck.goaffpro.com/
Marie's Contact [email protected] www.HospiceExplained.com
Join the Hospice Explained Patient/Family Community: https://zyq6figc2is8q1uuqh0y.app.clientclub.net/communities/groups/hospice-explained-communityht/home?invite=667651d96077439a642c827c
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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.
Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information
Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast. In addition you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice
Kacie Gikonyo's Death Doula School https://hospiceexplained--deathdoulaschool.thrivecart.com/death-doula-school/
Affilitate for the Caregiving Years Training Academy:
https://www.careyearsacademy.com/ref/1096/
Affiliate for DNA is Love listeners also get a 5% discount!!
https://dnaislove.com/?coupon=hospiceexplained5
The Death Deck and the E*O*L deck: https://thedeathdeck.goaffpro.com/
Marie's Contact [email protected] www.HospiceExplained.com
94 Choices with Sips and Wishes, Breaking the Silence: Embracing End-of-Life
Navigating End-of-Life Conversations with Amy Hensley
In this episode of 'Hospice Explained', host Marie Betcher, RN, interviews Amy Hensley, a former graphic designer turned RN, hospice nurse, and end-of-life educator.
Amy Hensley shares her career journey from graphic design to nursing, emphasizing her passion for hospice care and the importance of end-of-life education.
Together, they discuss Amy's business, Sips and Wishes, which aims to facilitate difficult end-of-life conversations through educational parties. These gatherings allow individuals and families to discuss and document their medical wishes in a supportive environment. Amy underlines the significance of choosing the right medical power of attorney and having open discussions about end-of-life preferences to prevent family conflicts and ensure one's wishes are respected.
They also touch on the challenges faced by healthcare professionals in addressing end-of-life issues and the potential for personal and legal documents to be overridden by family members. The episode highlights the need for ongoing conversation and education around end-of-life decisions to support individuals and their families during challenging times.
https://www.sipsandwishesparty.com/
00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained
01:19 Amy's Journey and Insights into Hospice Care
00:35 Meet Amy Hensley: From Graphic Designer to Hospice Nurse
01:22 Amy's Journey and Insights into Hospice Care
02:40 The Challenges and Rewards of Hospice Work
04:59 The Birth of Sips and Wishes: Educating on End-of-Life Decisions
07:25 The Structure and Impact of Sips and Wishes Parties
10:17 The Importance of Conversations and Legal Preparations
16:59 Navigating Family Dynamics and Legalities in End-of-Life Planning
29:24 The Importance of Continuous Conversation and Legal Updates
30:30 Closing Thoughts and How to Connect with Sips and Wishes
30:45 Connecting with Amy and Sips and Wishes
32:10 Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Subscribe
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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.
Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information
Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast. In addition you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice
Kacie Gikonyo's Death Doula School https://hospiceexplained--deathdoulaschool.thrivecart.com/death-doula-school/
Affilitate for the Caregiving Years Training Academy:
https://www.careyearsacademy.com/ref/1096/
Affiliate for DNA is Love listeners also get a 5% discount!!
https://dnaislove.com/?coupon=hospiceexplained5
The Death Deck and the E*O*L deck: https://thedeathdeck.goaffpro.com/
Marie's Contact [email protected] www.HospiceExplained.com
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