Ep. 87 Guiding Lights: Navigating Hospice with Jean Oswald RN

Ep. 87 Guiding Lights: Navigating Hospice with Jean Oswald RN  In episode 87 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN interviews Jean Oswald, RN, a seasoned hospice nurse and end-of-life consultant from Rochester, New York. Jean shares her journey from raising five children and studying natural healing therapies to finding her soul's purpose in hospice work. She discusses the importance of comfort care homes and her approach to integrating natural healing, such as aromatherapy, into end-of-life care. Jean also highlights misconceptions surrounding hospice and palliative care, the significance of caregiver support, and personal stories that have impacted her career. Additionally, she offers advice for those navigating the healthcare system at the end of life and introduces her book, 'Guiding Lights: Navigating the end of life journey,' aimed at demystifying the end-of-life process for caregivers and patients alike. 00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained   00:29 Meet Jean Oswald: A Journey into Hospice Nursing   00:40 Jean's Personal and Professional Background   02:45 The Role and Impact of Comfort Care Homes   06:29 Exploring Aromatherapy in Hospice Care   13:02 Jean's Book: A Guide Through End of Life Care   24:27 Advice for Pre-Hospice Preparation and Caregiving   29:00 Profound Stories from Hospice Care   32:09 Closing Thoughts and Invitation for Future Conversations   Jean's Contact:  https://compassionateconsulting.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CompassionateConsulting https://www.instagram.com/compassionateconsulting/ To order my book: https://a.co/d/3J5UwSr Sign up for newsletters at  https://bit.ly/3VQeMem Marie's Contact: Marie Betcher BSN, RN [email protected] www.HospiceExplained.com Google Voicemail: 206-705-3080