Hospice Explained

De: Marie Betcher RN
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  • This is a podcast to Explain what is hospice. The goal of this show is to decrease fear and increase education for patients and their families during the end of life season. The show will also share some experiences and stories to help the listener understand what does Hospice mean, and how a person can help care for their loved one.
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  • 146 Navigating the End of Life: Insights from Hospice Nurses: Part 2 with Meg Johnson Hall MS, RN, NEA-BC

    146 Navigating the End of Life: Insights from Hospice Nurses: Part 2 with Meg Johnson Hall MS, RN, NEA-BC
    Apr 27 2025
    146 Navigating the End of Life: Insights from Hospice Nurses - Part 2 with Meg Johnson Hall MS, RN, NEA-BC

    In episode 146 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN interviews Meg Johnson Hall, a nurse with over 40 years of experience. In this second part of their conversation, Meg shares her profound personal and professional experiences in hospice care, including lessons in being a strong patient advocate and handling the emotional and psychological complexities of patients nearing the end of life. The episode also delves into heartwarming stories that illuminate the deep connections formed with patients and families during their most vulnerable times. Additionally, Meg offers valuable advice for hospice professionals and families, highlighting the importance of listening to patients' needs and advocating for their quality of life. The discussion concludes with Meg sharing details about her current work in healthcare coaching and holistic healing.

    00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer

    00:29 Meet Your Host: Marie Betcher

    00:46 Interview with Meg Johnson Hall: Part Two

    01:08 Meg's Early Experience with Death

    02:22 Advice for Hospice Nurses

    04:30 Patient Advocacy and Family Dynamics

    06:44 Humorous and Heartwarming Stories

    12:35 A Patient's Final Wish

    18:21 Meg's Current Work and Future Plans

    21:35 Conclusion and Call to Action

    Reach out to MEG: https://firstqualityconsulting.com/

    Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information

    Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast.

    Maire introduces a partnership with Suzanne Mayer RN inventor of the cloud9caresystem.com,
    When patients remain in the same position for extended periods, they are at high risk of developing pressure injuries, commonly known as bedsores. One of the biggest challenges caregivers face is the tendency for pillows and repositioning inserts to easily dislodge during care.(Suzanne is a former guest on Episode #119)

    When you order with Cloud 9 care system, please tell them you heard about them from Hospice Explained.(Thank You)

    If you would, you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link

    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice


    Marie's Contact
    Marie@HospiceExplained.com
    www.HospiceExplained.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.
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  • 145 The Transformative Stories and Lessons from Hospice Care with Meg Johnson Hall MS, RN, NEA-BC

    145 The Transformative Stories and Lessons from Hospice Care with Meg Johnson Hall MS, RN, NEA-BC
    Apr 20 2025
    The Transformative Stories and Lessons from Hospice Care with Meg Johnson Hall MS, RN, NEA-BC In episode 145 of 'Hospice Explained,' host Marie Betcher, RN, speaks with Meg Johnson Hall, a veteran nurse with over 40 years of experience and a specialized career in hospice and palliative care. Meg shares poignant stories from her journey, including her life-changing encounter with death at 16 and powerful experiences helping patients seeking quality end-of-life care. Meg emphasizes the importance of patient-centered choices in hospice and shares moving narratives illustrating this principle. The episode sheds light on the emotional and practical aspects of hospice care while advocating for open, heart-to-heart conversations about end-of-life wishes. 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 00:29 Meet Your Host: Marie Betcher 00:49 Guest Introduction: Meg Johnson Hall 01:12 Meg's Early Experience with Death 02:34 Meg's Career Journey 03:56 Understanding Hospice Choices 05:51 The Importance of Conversations 06:58 Memorable Hospice Stories 12:15 Empowering Patients' Choices 21:51 Meg's Current Work and Future Plans 25:09 Conclusion and Call to Action

    Contact Meg Johnson Hall:

    https://firstqualityconsulting.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
    Marie@HospiceExplained.com
    www.HospiceExplained.com
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    25 m
  • 144 Understanding Hospice Care: An Interview with Scott Zimmerman

    144 Understanding Hospice Care: An Interview with Scott Zimmerman
    Apr 13 2025
    Understanding Hospice Care: An Interview with Scott Zimmerman In episode 144 of 'Hospice Explained,' host Marie Betcher BSN, RN a former hospice nurse, interviews Scott Zimmerman, a trusted advisor in life insurance and long-term care. Scott shares his personal experience with hospice care for his father, who had COPD, and discusses the importance of hospice in providing comfort during the end-of-life season. The episode delves into Scott's background, his professional insights, and his positive views on the significance of hospice care. Scott also shares his mother's perspective and talks about his work in life insurance and long-term care, offering his contact information for those interested. 00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained 00:49 Meet Scott Zimmerman: Life Insurance and Long-Term Care Expert 02:32 Scott's Personal Hospice Experience 06:46 Understanding Hospice Care and Medications 08:20 Reflections on Hospice and End-of-Life Care 15:33 Scott's Professional Insights and Contact Information 19:39 Conclusion and Call to Action

    https://linktr.ee/scottzimmerman

    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
    Marie@HospiceExplained.com
    www.HospiceExplained.com
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    20 m
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Genuine love plus a lot of helpful information...

I was a fan of Hospice Explained before I was blessed to be a guest. Marie has an authentic desire to make the world a better place, while providing valuable insight about the end of life season. I listen to a lot of podcasts and this is one of the few that touches everyone, and often times I will listen to an episode more than once. It's that good.

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VERY HELPFUL FOR DEMENTIA!

I've been the SOLE 100% disabled daughter caring for 2 elderly parents who BOTH have different dementias for 6 yrs now. My mother was just put on hospice, & I have done the FAST scale on both of them. Both are literally only able 2 do 2 things in the 7th, & last item! So now I wonder if my dad should be on hospice also, & as he's been the worst, just sleeping & eating (mom has been sleeping more & stopping eating & drinking & I knew she was giving up, but I thought since dad was eating great - with HELP - he didn't need hospice yet. This made me realize he's being kept alive & just existing w/no quality of life for 2 YEARS too long! It breaks my heart & as both are in private pay assisted living I can't help but wonder if this was done for the almost $5,500 each that they pay every month. It's always about money it seems & has cost me so much grief to see dad not having ANY quality of life. No talking, no watching TV, no playing games, no toilet ingredients himself, just sleeping & eating! Granted the care has been very good for almost $12,000/month & thank God they had the money for it, but I've kept saying I wish they'd just go to sleep! They aren't really living! No dignity, no joy, nothing! Mom is JUST starting her hospice & I am so tempted to get dad on it, but there's only 1 of me (I have no siblings & no children) so I don't know if physically & emotionally I could handle both going through it at the same time. Why "family" doesn't pitch in & help is something I'll NEVER, EVER understand! It's broken my heart, as these years have ruined my already compromised health & been like living in Hell alone! SHAME on family members who only cry AFTER they're dead! I've taken fresh flowers wkly for 6 years & mailed "I love you" cards 3x's/wk til just recently, altho' I visited as much-the cards & flowers were my "reminder they're loved when I'm not there." No dead people get flowers from me! They get them while they're still alive! I downloaded this to keep the info. to help others not go on & on & on & on so darn long when it really didn't need to last that long! Dementia & Alzheimer’s is HORRIFIC to watch & care for. They shouldn't be kept alive longer just because - &/or for money! Enough is enough of suffering! I wish I'd heard this 2 years ago before I really lost my health from the constant non-stop stress, grief, & having no life of my own, no joy, nothing. Why don't drs & asst'd living homes tell us about these questionnaires? THEY SHOULD! SHAME ON THEM!

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