111 Caring with Compassion: Jean Anne Menna BSN, RN on Hospice and End-of-Life Care
- 111 Caring with Compassion: Jean Anne Menna BSN, RN on Hospice and End-of-Life Care Marie Betcher RN 26:58
Caring with Compassion: Jean Anne Menna BSN, RN on Hospice and End-of-Life Care
In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN interviews Jean Anne Menna BSN, RN, a hospice nurse and author of ‘Go With Grace,’ a guide to providing dignified end-of-life care. Jean Anne shares her motivation for writing the book, influenced by her experience with her father’s passing, as well as her holistic approach to hospice care that includes not only patients but also their families and pets. The discussion covers practical aspects of hospice care, the importance of organization and communication, and the emotional significance of writing letters to loved ones. Jean Anne also emphasizes the need for a plan for pets, recounting a poignant story about a patient’s cat, Houdini. This episode aims to dispel misconceptions about hospice and highlight the compassionate care it offers.
00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained
00:36 Meet Jean Anne Menna
01:33 The Inspiration Behind ‘Go With Grace’
04:23 Jean Anne’s Personal Story
07:49 The Importance of Writing Letters
14:02 Planning for Pets in Hospice Care
21:05 Spreading Awareness About Hospice
26:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
https://www.amazon.com/Go-Grace-Simple-Caring-Hospice/dp/B0D7SMXTNW
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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