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Hospice Explained150 Understanding Hospice Care: Scams, Patient Rights, and Quality Services with Peter Abraham BSN, RN150 Understanding Hospice Care: Scams, Patient Rights, and Quality Services In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN, a former hospice RN, introduces the podcast's educational mission and introduces returning guest Peter Abraham BSN, RN, an accomplished author on hospice topics. They discuss the importance of identifying legitimate hospice agencies, recognizing patient rights, and ensuring quality hospice care. Marie and Peter also explore the emotional challenges of hospice scams, the role of rural hospices, and key insights on palliative care. Peter shares his resources, including his website Compassion Crossing and multiple hospice care books on Amazon...2025-05-2533 min
Hospice Explained144 Understanding Hospice Care: An Interview with Scott Zimmerman Understanding Hospice Care: An Interview with Scott Zimmerman In episode 144 of 'Hospice Explained,' host Marie Betcher BSN, RN a former hospice nurse, interviews Scott Zimmerman, a trusted advisor in life insurance and long-term care. Scott shares his personal experience with hospice care for his father, who had COPD, and discusses the importance of hospice in providing comfort during the end-of-life season. The episode delves into Scott's background, his professional insights, and his positive views on the significance of hospice care. Scott also shares his mother's perspective and talks about his work in life insurance and long-term care, offering his c...2025-04-1320 min
Hospice Explained141 Navigating Hospice Care: Insights from Helen Bauer BSN, RN CHPN 141 Navigating Hospice Care: Insights from Helen Bauer BSN, RN CHPN In this episode of 'Hospice Explained,' host Marie Betcher RN interviews Helen Bauer BSN, RN, CHPN an experienced hospice nurse and founder of Hospice Navigation Services. Together, they explore the critical perspectives caregivers gain through personal experience, the importance of interdisciplinary hospice teams, and demystify underutilized services like chaplains and social workers. Helen also shares details about her business, offering educational sessions to navigate end-of-life care, and provides a poignant story illustrating the value of open conversations about death. Lastly, Helen discusses the human side of hospice care, emphasizing t...2025-03-2323 min
Hospice Explained140 Understanding the Heart of Hospice with Helen Bauer RN BSN CHPN 140 Understanding the Heart of Hospice with Helen Bauer RN BSN CHPN In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher BSN, RN interviews Helen Bauer RN BSN CHPN, an experienced hospice nurse and podcaster from the Heart of Hospice. Helen shares her background, the motivations behind starting her podcast, and an impactful first hospice visit that shaped her career. The discussion emphasizes the importance of educating the public about hospice care, the challenges caregivers face, and the concept of 'atomic' self-care for healthcare professionals. Helen also provides insights on sustaining compassion and self-care in the demanding field of hospice work. 00:00 I...2025-03-1617 min
Hospice Explained134 Taking the Guilt Out of Goodbyes: How Open Conversations Change End of Life CareTaking the Guilt Out of Goodbyes: How Open Conversations Change End of Life Care In episode 134 of 'Hospice Explained,' host Marie Betcher BSN, RN, is joined by end-of-life educators Amy Hensley MSN, RN and Erin Putney MSN, RN from 'Before the Casket.' The episode explores their Buisness, which aims to normalize conversations about death through workshops like 'Sips and Wishes' and 'Comfort Compass,' offering medical education and personal advice. Key topics include the importance of end-of-life planning, understanding medical procedures, and the emotional benefits of having clear directives. The guests emphasize the critical role of...2025-02-0220 minHospice Explained121 Understanding Hospice & Palliative Care: An Insightful Discussion with Peter Abraham BSN, RN 121 Understanding Hospice & Palliative Care: An Insightful Discussion with Peter Abraham BSN, RN In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher BSN, RN welcomes back Nurse Peter Abraham, who has transitioned from a career in technology to nursing and is now a prolific author with 32 books available on Amazon. Peter and Marie discuss the differences between hospice and palliative care, including when each is appropriate and the rights of patients and families in hospice care. Peter shares insights from his books, including guidance on end-of-life nutrition and techniques for connecting with terminally ill loved ones. The discussion also highlights common cha...2024-11-0330 min
Hospice Explained111 Caring with Compassion: Jean Anne Menna BSN, RN on Hospice and End-of-Life CareCaring with Compassion: Jean Anne Menna BSN, RN on Hospice and End-of-Life Care In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN interviews Jean Anne Menna BSN, RN, a hospice nurse and author of 'Go With Grace,' a guide to providing dignified end-of-life care. Jean Anne shares her motivation for writing the book, influenced by her experience with her father's passing, as well as her holistic approach to hospice care that includes not only patients but also their families and pets. The discussion covers practical aspects of hospice care, the importance of organization and communication...2024-08-2526 minHospice ExplainedEmpowering Children Living with Medical Conditions Through Play ||Mary Jenner RN BSN OCNEp.68 Empowering Children Living with Medical Conditions Through Play ||Mary Jenner RN BSN OCN Helping kids with conditions such as cancer through play is a wonderful way to support them. Playtime is not just fun but a powerful way for these brave kids to feel better emotionally and forget about their illnesses for a while. Giving them toys to play with lets them be creative and strong and have some normal fun, even though they are sick. These toys are like little sparks of happiness in their tough journey and a reminder to them that they are strong and...2023-10-1227 minHospice ExplainedEmbracing Cannabis Treatment for Hospice Patients with Megan Mbengue BSN, RN, CHPN Ep.66 Embracing Cannabis Treatment for Hospice Patients with Megan Mbengue BSN, RN, CHPN Have you ever considered cannabis as part of your loved one’s treatment for their end of life? If not, this episode with Megan Mbengue has all the necessary information. Cannabis may have a role in hospice care for symptom management and improving the quality of life for some patients near the end of life. Products containing both THC and CBD have been used by some hospice patients to help manage pain, especially when other pain medications are not effective or cause undesirable side effects. However, Me...2023-09-2429 min