137 When Hospice Doesn't Go Well: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Jamie Haberman RN

137 When Hospice Doesn't Go Well: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Jamie Haberman RN In episode 137 of the Hospice Explained podcast, host Marie Betcher, RN, interviews returning guest Jamie Haberman, RN, a dedicated Christian wife, mother of six, homeschool teacher, hospice nurse, and international bestselling author. They discuss the challenges when hospice care doesn't go as expected, focusing on calming distressed families and managing symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, anxiety, and spiritual distress. Jamie shares examples and emphasizes the importance of education, personalized care, and the role of hospice professionals in providing comfort. The episode underscores the essential support hospice care offers to patients and families during the end of life.   00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained 00:36 Meet Jamie Haberman: A Multifaceted Professional 01:01 Challenges in Hospice Care: Real-Life Examples 01:54 Understanding Medication Management in Hospice 07:15 Addressing Common Concerns in Hospice Care 16:31 The Role of Spiritual Care in Hospice 19:45 Conclusion and Contact Information https://hospicebuddy.com/ 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