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141 Navigating Hospice Care: Insights from Helen Bauer BSN, RN CHPN

In this episode of 'Hospice Explained,' host Marie Betcher RN  interviews Helen Bauer BSN, RN, CHPN an experienced hospice nurse and founder of Hospice Navigation Services. Together, they explore the critical perspectives caregivers gain through personal experience, the importance of interdisciplinary hospice teams, and demystify underutilized services like chaplains and social workers. Helen also shares details about her business, offering educational sessions to navigate end-of-life care, and provides a poignant story illustrating the value of open conversations about death. Lastly, Helen discusses the human side of hospice care, emphasizing the need for understanding and support for both caregivers and patients.

 

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