94 Choices with Sips and Wishes, Breaking the Silence: Embracing End-of-Life
- 94 Choices with Sips and Wishes, Breaking the Silence: Embracing End-of-Life Marie Betcher RN 32:31
94 Choices with Sips and Wishes, Breaking the Silence: Embracing End-of-Life
Navigating End-of-Life Conversations with Amy Hensley
In this episode of ‘Hospice Explained’, host Marie Betcher, RN, interviews Amy Hensley, a former graphic designer turned RN, hospice nurse, and end-of-life educator.
Amy Hensley shares her career journey from graphic design to Nursing, emphasizing her passion for hospice care and the importance of end-of-life Education.
Together, they discuss Amy’s business, Sips and Wishes, which aims to facilitate difficult end-of-life conversations through educational parties. These gatherings allow individuals and families to discuss and document their medical wishes in a supportive environment. Amy underlines the significance of choosing the right medical power of attorney and having open discussions about end-of-life preferences to prevent family conflicts and ensure one’s wishes are respected.
They also touch on the challenges faced by healthcare professionals in addressing end-of-life issues and the potential for personal and legal documents to be overridden by family members. The episode highlights the need for ongoing conversation and education around end-of-life decisions to support individuals and their families during challenging times.
https://www.sipsandwishesparty.com/
00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained
01:19 Amy’s Journey and Insights into Hospice Care
00:35 Meet Amy Hensley: From Graphic Designer to Hospice Nurse
01:22 Amy’s Journey and Insights into Hospice Care
02:40 The Challenges and Rewards of Hospice Work
04:59 The Birth of Sips and Wishes: Educating on End-of-Life Decisions
07:25 The Structure and Impact of Sips and Wishes Parties
10:17 The Importance of Conversations and Legal Preparations
16:59 Navigating Family Dynamics and Legalities in End-of-Life Planning
29:24 The Importance of Continuous Conversation and Legal Updates
30:30 Closing Thoughts and How to Connect with Sips and Wishes
30:45 Connecting with Amy and Sips and Wishes
32:10 Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Subscribe
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