Season Three Episode Six
Hospice 101: Comfort, Compassion, and Clarity - Hospice is not about giving up hope. It’s often an opportunity to make the most of the time remaining.
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Show Notes
Topics
• Laughter and hospice in the same sentence?
• Disclaimer: I am not offering medical advice here…
• Medicare requirements to be eligible for hospice
•How hospice can help
• Other general facts about hospice
• My family’s experience with hospice
Quotes Worth Repeating
I’m not offering medical advice here. I just want you to know more about Medicare’s hospice services in the event they can be of help to you and your loved one. J Henry
Considering hospice is not about giving up hope. It’s about making the most of the time remaining. J Henry
Being proactive on the subject of hospice is a good idea. Talking to your family member before the actual need arises will help you all feel more comfortable with the decision to move forward with hospice care at the appropriate time. J Henry
Keep in mind that a person can also opt to go off hospice should circumstances or feelings change. J Henry
If you’re wondering how to find out which hospice organization is right for you, start by talking to nurses and other healthcare professionals, friends or neighbors who’ve used their services, senior centers or nursing home facilities. J Henry
Website/App/Book Recommendations
https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/hospice-care
http://www.nationalhospicefoundation.org
http://www.caringinfo.org
http://www.hospicenet.org
