Hospice Explained Podcast Marie Betcher RN

Simplifying End-of-Life Planning: Interview with Adam Zuckerman
In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN interviews Adam Zuckerman, the founder of Buried in Work. They discuss the intricacies of estate planning, the importance of being organized, and how to prepare for end-of-life tasks. Drawing from personal experiences and professional expertise, Adam provides valuable insights and resources to help individuals and families manage estate transitions smoothly.
00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained Podcast
00:29 Introducing Adam Zuckerman and Buried in Work
01:45 Adam Zuckerman's Background and Experience
02:11 Personal Story: Adam's Father's Illness and Passing
03:39 Founding Buried in Work
04:49 Recommended Starting Points for Estate Planning
06:10 Details and Steps for End-of-Life Planning
03:20 Importance of Organization in Estate Planning
08:03 Campfire Conversations and Legacy Messaging
22:38 Wrap Up and Final Thoughts
 
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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

Celebrating 100 Episodes: Ongoing Education and Support in Hospice Care
In the 100th episode of Hospice Explained, the host reflects on the journey and mission of the podcast to educate and reduce fear about end-of-life care. The host announces plans for developing an online membership community for both hospice patients/their caregivers and a seperate one professionals. Listeners are invited to share personal and spiritual stories, and are informed about affiliate links that support the podcast. The episode concludes with a thank you to listeners and a call to subscribe and share the podcast.
00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained
00:29 Celebrating the 100th Episode
00:56 Invitation for Personal Stories
01:20 Upcoming Online Community
01:51 Affiliate Partnerships
02:28 Closing Remarks and Call to Action
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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
 

In Episode 99 of Hospice Explained,  Marie Betcher RN interviews A'Marie Dotson MM, MT-BC, NICU-MT, NMT, a board-certified music therapist and director of music therapy at a Michigan-based hospice. They discuss the profound impact of music therapy on end-of-life care, A'Marie's journey into hospice work, and various evidence-based techniques used to provide comfort to patients. A'Marie shares emotional stories about patients and highlights the importance of integrating holistic approaches in hospice care. The episode also touches on the support from the broader hospice team and offers listeners ways to support the podcast and its mission.
00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained
00:36 Meet Ahmarie Dotson: Music Therapist
01:15 Supporting Hospice Explained
02:08 Ahmarie's Journey into Hospice
06:25 The Role of Music Therapy in Hospice
10:41 A Day in the Life of a Music Therapist
14:46 Evidence-Based Music Therapy Techniques
21:23 The Power of Music in End-of-Life Care
21:47 Personal Stories of Music Therapy Impact
22:45 Music's Influence on Emotions and Memories
24:35 Choosing the Right Music for Patients
28:29 The Role of Hospice in End-of-Life Care
30:49 Heartfelt Stories of Hospice Care
40:25 The Importance of Early Hospice Enrollment
41:24 Closing Thoughts and Reflections
 
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

Ep. 98
This episode is a partial Replay of Episode #29 
Host Marie Betcher RN interviews Chris Graham, PA, the co-founder of Stillwater Hospice, discussing Medicare coverage for hospice patients and the importance of education in rural end-of-life care. They emphasize the significance of choice, comfort, and empowerment for both patients and caregivers in the hospice journey.
 
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Guest Introduction
05:38 Medicare Coverage for Hospice Patients
00:54 Rural Hospice Care
15:10 Insurance Coverage and Charity Care
21:27 Choice and Empowerment in End-of-Life Care
21:41 Caregiver Support and Grieving Process
 https://stillwaterhospice.com/
https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/hospice-care
 
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

Ep. 97 Transforming Grief with Photography: A Conversation with Shannon McFarland
In this thought-provoking episode of 'Hospice Explained', host Marie Betcher, RN, welcomes guest Shannon McFarland, a photographer who specializes in capturing the essence of families during their most vulnerable times, including hospice care, terminal illness, and the end of life.
Shannon shares her personal journey into photography, which began with a complicated pregnancy and evolved into a mission to document the unseen moments of grief, love, and compassion. She discusses the significance of capturing not just the joyful times but also the nuanced, tender moments that families experience during loss, emphasizing the lasting value of these images for processing and memorializing life's pivotal events.
Shannon also explores the extension of her work into the realm of pet photography, highlighting the approachability of discussing death and grief through the lens of animal companionship. The episode advocates for the essential role of empathy and compassion in photographing life's more challenging periods and encourages both families and photographers to embrace the discomfort to create meaningful, everlasting memories.
00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained
00:36 Meet Shannon: A Photographer with a Heart
01:55 Shannon's Personal Journey and the Power of Photography
03:26 The Role of Photography in Capturing Life's Uncomfortable Moments
10:36 Shannon's Approach to Family and End-of-Life Photography
23:41 Expanding the Conversation: Photography for Animals at End of Life
25:55 Advice for Aspiring Compassionate Photographers
27:08 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement
 
 
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
 

Empowering Caregivers: Insights and Innovations with Denise Brown
 
In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, RN, engages in a comprehensive discussion with Denise Brown, a pioneer in supporting family caregivers since 1990, and the founder of the Caregiving Years Training Academy.
 
Denise shares her journey of creating one of the first online caregiving communities, developing resources like the 10th edition of the Caregiving Guide, and authoring 13 books aimed at providing comfort and strategies for caregivers.
 
The interview delves into the complexities of caregiving, including emotional challenges, the significance of connections and support systems, and Denise’s unique insights into the caregiver's experience. Denise also touches on the development of training programs for post-caregiving careers, support group facilitation, and workplace mentorship for caregiving employees, encapsulating the multifaceted aspects of caregiving and the importance of planning, strategizing, and finding community support.
 
 
00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained
00:35 Meet Denise: A Pioneer in Supporting Family Caregivers
02:11 Exploring the Impact of Online Communities for Caregivers
03:46 The Evolution of Caregiving: Insights and Innovations
10:35 Understanding Caregiving Fatigue and Strategies for Management
12:38 Navigating Systems and Challenges in Caregiving
26:00 Empowering Caregivers Through Training and Mentorship
35:49 Reflections and Resources for Caregivers
38:03 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement
Denise Brown's Contact: 
https://www.careyearsacademy.com/
https://join.caringourway.com/feed
 
Interview with Wound care Nurse Vanessa: 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospice-explained-podcast/id1558665301?i=1000619495907
 
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
From This Episode: 
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/
 
Kacie Gikonyo's Death Doula School
https://hospiceexplained--deathdoulaschool.thrivecart.com/death-doula-school/

Marie's Contact
Marie@HospiceExplained.com
www.HospiceExplained.com