Hospice Care - basics & planning with Travis Easton, Brighton Hospice

Travis Easton, Regional Director of Operations at Brighton Hospice helps us learn how to select a hospice care team and how to best prepare for this life event.For more information, visit Brighton Hospice or call (952) 856-2212. To research hospice providers near you, visit Medicare.gov.This episode was produced by Anne Morehouse with original music composed and performed by Caileen Viehweg. :25 Introduction with Travis Easton, Brighton Hospice 1:18 Hospice Care Options and Patient Preference 3:21 Navigating Insurance & Hospice Providers 5:43 For-Profit vs Non-Profit Hospices 8:53 Referrals and Patient Relationships14:54 The Role of Palliative Care16:23 Qualifying for Hospice Care19:53 Brighton Hospice Services and Differentiators23:10 Questions to Ask When Looking for Hospice Care26:30 Planning for Hospice Care29:10 Travis's Advice for Navigating Hospice Care