A Pawsitive Journey: Helping Children Understand Hospice In episode 163 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN, a former hospice nurse, welcomes back Jean Anne Menna, a certified hospice and palliative nurse. Jean Anne discusses her new children's book, 'A PAWsitive Journey: Duke and Houdini Learn about Hospice Care,' which aims to help children understand hospice care with empathy and hope. The episode also touches on Jean Anne's first book, 'Go With Grace,' and her work as a board member for End of Life Choices, New York. The discussion highlights the importance of making end-of-life care less intimidating for children and ensuring pets of hospice patients find new homes. The episode concludes with plans for future collaboration and resources for educating the community about hospice care. 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 00:29 Welcome and Episode Introduction 00:46 Guest Introduction: Jean Anne Menna 02:15 Jean Anne's Books and Motivation 04:29 Discussing Hospice Care for Children 04:56 End of Life Choices and Community Education 05:56 Personal Stories and Experiences 09:07 Creating and Publishing the Books 14:54 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 17:53 Conclusion and Call to Action The Books are Both On Amazon 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 <a href= "https://Episode%20147%20The%20Importance%20of%20Hospice%20and%20End-of-Life%20Planning%20In%20this%20episode%20of%20'Hospice%20Explained,'%20host%20and%20former%20hospice%20nurse%20Marie%20Bettcher,%20RN,%20provides%20essential%20information%20about%20hospice%20care,%20palliative%20care,%20and%20the%20importance%20of%20getting%20your%20finances%20in%20order%20for%20end-of-life%20planning.%20She%20discusses%20a%20recommended%20PBS%20program%20called%20'Going%20Your%20Way,'%20which%20covers%20these%20topics%20in-depth.%20Marie%20also%20highlights%20an%20upcoming%20episode%20featuring%20a%20fiduciary%20who%20will%20talk%20about%20managing%20end-of-life%20finances.%20Additionally,%20she%20introduces%20a%20partnership%20with%20cloud9caresystem.com,%20a%20sheet%20system%20designed%20to%20prevent%20and%20heal%20pressure%20sores%20in%20bedridden%20patients.%20Listeners%20are%20encouraged%20to%20share%20their%20personal%20stories%20and%20to%20subscribe%20and%20share%20the%20podcast.%2000:00%20Introduction%20and%20Disclaimer%2000:28%20Host%20Introduction%20and%20Purpose%2000:59%20PBS%20Documentary%20Review%2001:44%20Upcoming%20Episode%20Preview%2003:09%20Partnership%20with%20Cloud%20Nine%20Care%2005:16%20Listener%20Engagement%20and%20Conclusion"> cloud9caresystem.com</a>, 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 inserts to easily dislodge during care.(Suzanne is a former guest on Episode #119) When you order with Cloud 9 care system, please tell them you heard about them from Hospice Explained.(Thank You) If you would, you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link <a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice</a> Marie's Contact <a href= "mailto:Marie@HospiceExplained.com">Marie@HospiceExplained.com</a> <a href= "https://www.HospiceExplained.com">www.HospiceExplained.com</a> Finding a Hospice Agency 1. You can use <a href="https://Medicare.gov">Medicare.gov</a> 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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