10 A Recap of Episodes 1-9

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 https://hospicefoundation.org/Hospice-Care/Hospice-Services https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/hospice-care https://linktr.ee/HospiceExplained     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