Episode Details

In episode 87 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN interviews Jean Oswald, RN,

a seasoned hospice nurse and end-of-life consultant from Rochester, New York.

Jean shares her journey from raising five children and studying natural healing therapies to finding her soul's purpose in hospice work.

She discusses the importance of comfort care homes and her approach to integrating natural healing, such as aromatherapy, into end-of-life care.

Jean also highlights misconceptions surrounding hospice and palliative care, the significance of caregiver support, and personal stories that have impacted her career.

Additionally, she offers advice for those navigating the healthcare system at the end of life and introduces her book, 'Guiding Lights: Navigating the end of life journey,' aimed at demystifying the end-of-life process for caregivers and patients alike.