Hospice Nurse Penny 👩‍⚕️

Episode 119:  As a funeral director, the post-loss side of things in deathcare can be tough... Penny gives us the real deal on how it is BEFORE the loss happens.  Dealing with crazy families (✔️), weird noises and smells (✔️), financial situations (✔️), and the death RaTtTtLleeEe. ENJOY!

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Show Notes:

(07:45) – Ethics in death care.

(15:32) – How does the dying process REALLY work?

(21:06) – How death anxiety works (Hint: We’ve got a solution)

(38:08) – A not so fun, funeral director.

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Takeaways

• Family dynamics can complicate hospice care significantly.
• Grief can lead to irrational behavior among family members.
• Education about the dying process can alleviate anxiety.
• The death rattle is a common and distressing sound for families.
• Medications like morphine are used to ensure comfort, not hasten death.
• Social media can be a powerful tool for educating the public about death.
• Acceptance of death can reduce anxiety surrounding it.
• Home hospice care presents unique challenges compared to hospice centers.
• Understanding the normal dying process can help families cope better.
• Penny's experiences highlight the importance of compassion in hospice care.