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178 How to Talk to Someone About Hospice: Communication Tips and Resources
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- Hospice Explained
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- Mar 8, 2026
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- 192
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Summary
178 How to Talk to Someone About Hospice: Communication Tips and Resources Host Marie Betcher, a registered nurse and former hospice nurse, explains that Hospice Explained is an educational resource and not a substitute for medical advice. She discusses how to communicate about hospice with patients, families, providers, and caregivers: be truthful, expect emotions, keep the focus on the person you're talking to, practice active listening, and use clear, simple language. She recommends asking simple, open-ended questions, pausing to listen, treating the discussion as a collaborative conversation rather than a debate, and being prepared with referrals and plans to find answers together. She suggests pulse.org and fivewishes.org as accessible resources to start end-of-life planning conversations, and encourages listeners to subscribe and share the podcast. 00:00 Welcome & Medical Disclaimer 00:29 Meet Your Host: Why This Podcast Exists 00:42 How to Talk About Hospice: Truth, Emotions & Listening 01:10 Keep It Simple: Questions, Pauses, and Conversation (Not Debate) 01:49 Be Ready With Resources: POLST & Five Wishes 02:47 Wrap-Up: Start the Conversation + Subscribe polst.org https://www.fivewishes.org/ If you want to help, you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice 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…