In this Episode: Emily interviews me and asks me questions regarding Hospice.

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Emily discusses a recent Hospice experience

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This episode has a repeat guest Barb Shelton who is an author, blogger, videographer, homeschool mom, and the oldest of a family with 7 children. "Her video's called "Let's Do This!- with Barb Shelton" can be seen on Facebook and soon to be on YouTube. In Today's Episode we talk about the: When I pass folder.

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This is an Interview with Jean RN, who has over 30yrs experience in several areas-as a Hospice Nurse, and with Oncology(the treatment of Cancers) also with Pulmonology(the treatment of diseases involving the respiratory system).

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This is an episode trying to discuss some of the reasons why/when it is time to start Hospice.

This episode has a returning guest, Barb Shelton, who is an author, blogger, videographer, homeschool mom, and the oldest child of a family with 7 children. Her videos called "Let's DO This!-with Barb Shelton" can be seen on Facebook and will soon be on YouTube. In today's episode she describes her Memorial Service and Post Death Planner.

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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:

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Marie's Contact [email protected] www.HospiceExplained.com

Supporting Families in Hospice Through Meal Coordination In this episode of 'Hospice Explained,' host Marie Betcher RN is joined by guest Barb Shelton, an author and blogger. Barb discusses the concept of TakeThemAMeal.com, a service designed to help organize meal deliveries for families going through challenging times like caring for a loved one in hospice. The platform helps prevent repetitive meals and caters to specific needs, including food allergies. Barb shares her personal story about learning to overcome insecurities regarding meal delivery and emphasizes the thoughtful impact a meal can have on families in distress. Details on how to set up a meal schedule using the service and options for meal delivery are also covered. 00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained 00:36 Meet Our Guest: Barb Shelton 01:10 The Story Behind 'Take Them a Meal' 02:18 How 'Take Them a Meal' Works 04:51 Setting Up a Meal Schedule 06:45 Addressing Food Allergies and Preferences 07:53 Overcoming Insecurities to Help Others 09:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

This episode has a guest Barb Shelton who is an author, blogger, videographer, homeschool mom, and the oldest of a family with 7 children. Her video's called "Let's Do This!- with Barb Shelton" can be seen on Facebook and soon to be on YouTube. Today's episode she describes how to use https://takethemameal.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

Navigating Multigenerational End-of-Life Care with Daniel In Episode 12 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, RN, welcomes guest Daniel, a technical support professional and volunteer firefighter EMT. Daniel shares his personal experience of witnessing and participating in the end-of-life care of his grandfather in a multigenerational household. Through vivid recollections, Daniel reflects on how caring for his grandfather during his teenage years impacted him, the role of hospice, and the importance of family collaboration in providing end-of-life care. The episode underscores the significant life lessons Daniel learned and applied in subsequent caregiving situations for other family members. 00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained 00:29 Meet Our Guest: Daniel 00:47 Daniel's Early Experience with Hospice 02:38 Caring for Grandpa: A Family Effort 04:14 Lessons Learned and Applying Them 05:59 The Role of Hospice in End of Life Care 06:39 Final 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

11 Understanding Hospice Care: Insights from a CNA In episode 11 of 'Hospice Explained,' host Marie Betcher RN interviews Certified Nursing Assistant Hailey, who shares her experiences working in an Alzheimer's dementia unit and an adult intensive care unit. Hailey discusses the importance of comfort in hospice care, the emotional challenges of emergency medical interventions, and the significance of advanced directives and POLST documents for end-of-life planning. The episode emphasizes clear communication with loved ones and healthcare providers regarding end-of-life wishes to ensure compassionate and appropriate care. 00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained 00:29 Episode 11: Special Guest Haley 01:08 Haley's Experience as a CNA 01:36 Understanding Hospice and Comfort Care 02:40 The Importance of Advanced Directives 04:06 Final Thoughts and Resources 04:35 Closing Remarks

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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

10 This is a Recap of Season 1-Episodes 1-9

Hospice Explained: Season 1 Recap of Episodes 1-9 and Helping Hands In the 10th episode and season finale of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, an RN with 30 years' experience, gives a short recap of the series' inaugural season which includes explaining the purpose of hospice, the medical professionals involved, insurance coverage, and the essentiality of discussing end-of-life decisions with family. She also discusses how non-immediate family members/friends can assist in hospice care, such as by performing chores or scheduling visits. Marie announces that Season 2 will commence June 2021, focusing more on personal experiences, and invites potential interviewees to get in touch. 00:00 Introduction and Host Background 01:09 How to Help as a Non-Family Member 01:49 Recap of Season 1: Understanding Hospice 02:50 The Role of Medical Providers in Hospice 03:10 The Role of Family and Friends in Hospice 03:57 Understanding the POLST and End of Life Symptoms 04:26 Resources for More Information on Hospice 04:48 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.

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