What is Hospice and Palliative Care and how do they differ?

For families facing terminal illness, terms like Hospice and Palliative Care can be confusing and misunderstood. Many people feel anxious and intimidated to talk about them. In this episode, Lisa Pahl, a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of hospice experience, breaks down some of the common myths around Hospice and Palliative Care. With compassion and clarity, she shares helpful insights and real-world perspective to make these important aspects of end-of-life care easier to understand and navigate.When searching for reputable hospice services be sure to check out https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/ to review ratings based on family satisfaction surveys and to compare organizations.For more information of end-of-life doulas and to search the doula directory visit the Inelda website.Lisa mentions that she uses a deck of cards called The Death Deck to help initiate meaningful conversations about end-of-life plans. Visit this website for more information.To find the book Lisa mentions in this episode, "The Hospice Doctor’s Widow," visit https://jenniferaobrien.com/booksAs always, please visit https://InheritanceOfHope.org/ to learn more about our resources for young families facing the loss of a parent due to terminal illness.00:00 Understanding Hospice and Palliative Care09:08 Distinguishing Between Palliative Care and Hospice15:10 Myths and Misconceptions About Hospice20:24 Navigating the Journey with Support