1 Understanding Hospice: An Introduction to End of Life Care

1 Understanding Hospice: An Introduction to End of Life Care   In the first episode of 'Hospice Explained,' healthcare professional Marie Betcher RN provides information about hospice care, aiming to break common misconceptions and offer a deeper understanding. She clarifies what hospice is and isn't, emphasizing that it's a patient-focused service, treating individuals with dignity and respect, focusing on comfort and quality of life. It's not a death sentence, a specific place, or a decision forced on the patient. The care is usually provided in the patient's home, but could vary based on the patient's needs and location. Hospice also provides support to the family and caregivers, without forcing any religious beliefs. She also outlines the different roles within the hospice team and discusses the eligibility criteria for hospice under Medicare and Medicaid. The episode ends with a request for listeners to proactively research, ask questions, and subscribe to the podcast. 00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained 00:43 Understanding Hospice: What It Is and What It Isn't 02:09 The Misconceptions About Hospice 03:43 The True Essence of Hospice 05:10 The Hospice Team: Who They Are and What They Do 05:57 Understanding Hospice Coverage and Costs 06:39 Closing Remarks and What to Expect in the Next Episode Join the Hospice Explained Patient/Family Community: https://zyq6figc2is8q1uuqh0y.app.clientclub.net/communities/groups/hospice-explained-communityht/home?invite=667651d96077439a642c827c Join the Hospice Explained Professional Community: https://zyq6figc2is8q1uuqh0y.app.clientclub.net/communities/groups/hospice-explained-professional/home?invite=667652074606c53e54a865f1     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