99 The Power of Music Therapy in Hospice Care
- 99 The Power of Music Therapy in Hospice Care Marie Betcher RN 43:04
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
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