The Hospice Care Plan provides clear video instructions for care of the hospice patient. Brenda Kizzire and Nancy Heyerman are certified hospice and palliative care registered nurses with over 45 years hospice case management. These videos are meant to train both caregivers and family members when a patient is in need of safe and comfortable bed care. These videos partner with their written booklet:
The Hospice Care Plan: A Path to Comfort for the Hospice Patient
Please visit our website: www.thehospicecareplan.com
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If you have any type of certification where state observes you this is not the proper way to do a bed bath.
not sure what you mean, I've been a nurse for 47 years and bathe patients regularly. There are many right ways to provide care. Glad you have your own way. Best wishes. We are both have: RN BSN CHPN credentials. Thanks for watching and keep us in your focus. Brenda and I have over 50 years of actual bedside hospice care and are still working full time! We have lots of tips up our sleeves. Please consider going to our website to thank us for the FREE videos at www.thehospicecareplan.com/shop and pick up our $5 booklet The Hospice Care Plan: A Path to Comfort, which will review how to manage ALL of the major symptoms that may arise. Care is treatment! Thanks again, Nancy kzread.info/dash/bejne/q4auu9mfntenoag.htmlsi=POi5gTdWiwP2IDfb
Wow!! What a wonderful and emotional testimony on the lives you touch Nancy. You're the best!❤🙇🏼♂️🕊🕊🕊❤
Thanks, I'm so lucky to share these loves. Have you had a chance to pick up our booklet? this testimonial just came in. We're really proud of it and how it's helping so many patients. Thanks again. kzread.info/dash/bejne/q4auu9mfntenoag.htmlsi=POi5gTdWiwP2IDfb
Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure, thanks
Great info; thanks girls ❤
Thanks - what hospice do you work for? We would love this booklet in the admission packet of every patient to improve their care. Thanks for watching and keep us in your focus. Brenda and I have over 50 years of actual bedside hospice care and are still working full time! We have lots of tips up our sleeves. Please consider going to our website to thank us for the FREE videos at www.thehospicecareplan.com/shop and pick up our $5 booklet which will review how to manage ALL of the major symptoms that may arise. Care is treatment! Thanks again, Nancy
@@TheHospiceCarePlan Thanks for your response Nancy. I'm a young doctor in Kenya, working on opening a small hospice care facility. Will check out your website; thanks again and keep sharing yout great knowledge.
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So nice to see you gals get the respect and thanks you all deserve. I salute you both.❤🙇🏼♂️🕊🕊🕊
Wow you saw it too! We are so thrilled at Shelly's support. She is a wonderful hospice nurse also and we hope her testimonial stimulates hospice companies to get our booklet in the admission packet of every hospice patient to improve their care. Thanks as always for your continued support. Best!
I have only good things to say about the hospice care that my husband received. He came home on a Sunday and died on Wednesday. The nursing staff was so supportive and helped me through this traumatic time. If anything, the prior care facility contributed to his sudden decline. Within two weeks he went from being alert and speaking, to just staring and didn't recognize me at times. He only had 5-1/2 months from the diagnosis of bladder cancer. I miss him every single day.
I'm so sorry for your loss.... and I am happy that you had a good hospice experience. Thank you for sharing and take good care of yourself Spread the good word about hospice care.... It is an honor! Thanks for watching and keep us in your focus. Brenda and I have over 50 years of actual bedside hospice care and are still working full time! We have lots of tips up our sleeves. Please consider going to our website to thank us for the FREE videos at www.thehospicecareplan.com/shop and pick up our $5 booklet which will review how to manage ALL of the major symptoms that may arise. Care is treatment! Thanks again, Nancy
Totally off topic but your skin is gorgeous and glowing what do u use
Don't know what Brenda uses ... this is Nancy and I handle the youtube videos. I know she uses Retin-A, as I do. Thanks for watching and keep us in your focus. Brenda and I have over 50 years of actual bedside hospice care and are still working full time! We have lots of tips up our sleeves. Please consider going to our website to thank us for the FREE videos at www.thehospicecareplan.com/shop and pick up our $5 booklet which will review how to manage ALL of the major symptoms that may arise. Care is treatment! Thanks again, Nancy
Do you also teach the caregiver to talk to the patient and be compassionate while doing this work or is the patient viewed as an inanimated object without feelings?
Of course we do!!! Please check out so many more of our videos - we have > 200 that cover every aspect of hands on, emotional and spiritual care. Thanks for asking and It is an honor! Thanks for watching and keep us in your focus. Brenda and I have over 50 years of actual bedside hospice care and are still working full time! We have lots of tips up our sleeves. Please consider going to our website to thank us for the FREE videos at www.thehospicecareplan.com/shop and pick up our $5 booklet which will review how to manage ALL of the major symptoms that may arise. Care is treatment! Thanks again, Nancy
I think you’re doing the Lord’s work. I care for my mom who is on hospice and sounds very much like Gloria. I try and put myself in my mother’s position and that helps me to be more attentive to her needs. May God bless you for putting this information out there.
Your mother is so lucky to have your loving and skilled care! It is an honor! Thanks for watching and keep us in your focus. Brenda and I have over 50 years of actual bedside hospice care and are still working full time! We have lots of tips up our sleeves. Please consider going to our website to thank us for the FREE videos at www.thehospicecareplan.com/shop and pick up our $5 booklet which will review how to manage ALL of the major symptoms that may arise. Care is treatment! Thanks again, Nancy
Can you guys possibly show for an obese client? So far I’ve never had any obese clients but I’d like to know just in case and my parent isn’t obese but is overweight and i want to be prepared. Your videos are top tier
Please look at the playlists - we have a whole series of managing the care of the obsese or large patient - how to move in bed, how to attempt transfer to w/c, use of special turn sheets. They are there ... thanks It is an honor! Thanks for watching and keep us in your focus. Brenda and I have over 50 years of actual bedside hospice care and are still working full time! We have lots of tips up our sleeves. Please consider going to our website to thank us for the FREE videos at www.thehospicecareplan.com/shop and pick up our $5 booklet which will review how to manage ALL of the major symptoms that may arise. Care is treatment! Thanks again, Nancy
@@TheHospiceCarePlan okay! and thank you
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My current patient has muscle rigidity in her legs and knee pain. I cannot get the top leg bent to roll her at all, and can only get the ankle crossed over occasionally. (Also she's not in a hospital or twin bed which makes everything more difficult) Right now, I'm rolling her away from me from behind using the sheet and inching a support pillow under her little by little. Please tell me there's an easier way, it's uncomfortable for both of us
Please contact her MD to address medication for both rigidity and pain. We always expect pain with some caregiving - especially when a pt is in one position for a long time but they should be able to receive care without extreme discomfort . Always float the heels and keep a pillow between the knees and then you will have to log roll using the turn sheet and have a pillow at hand to place behind the back. GET the correct DME - you will hurt yourself if you don't have a hospital or twin bed - talk to the provider and the family. Good job! It is an honor! Thanks for watching and keep us in your focus. Brenda and I have over 50 years of actual bedside hospice care and are still working full time! We have lots of tips up our sleeves. Please consider going to our website to thank us for the FREE videos at www.thehospicecareplan.com/shop and pick up our $5 booklet which will review how to manage ALL of the major symptoms that may arise. Care is treatment! Thanks again, Nancy
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Mom is bed bound battling stage 4 cancer and I'm learning how to care for her. Thank you for this 🙏
Your mom is lucky to have such a loving daughter - learning how to take care of her. Thanks for watching and keep us in your focus. Brenda and I have over 50 years of actual bedside hospice care and are still working full time! We have lots of tips up our sleeves. Please consider going to our website to thank us for the FREE videos at www.thehospicecareplan.com/shop and pick up our $5 booklet which will review how to manage ALL of the major symptoms that may arise. Care is treatment! Thanks again, Nancy
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This is so generous. Thank you!
Thanks Susan!
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You're welcome - as always. How's you mom doing?
@@TheHospiceCarePlan Peaceful.
Your a liar!!!
So sorry you feel that way and have had some experience that wasn't positive. Blessings to you. Thanks for watching and keep us in your focus. Brenda and I have over 50 years of actual bedside hospice care and are still working full time! We have lots of tips up our sleeves. Please consider going to our website to thank us for the FREE videos at www.thehospicecareplan.com/shop and pick up our $5 booklet which will review how to manage ALL of the major symptoms that may arise. Care is treatment! Thanks again, Nancy
Thanks. You seem to be very good at this stuff. I would encourage you to be a nurse. Lol. Glad you found your calling, for the sake of others.
Wow, thank you - I've been a nurse for 48 years! Yikes I just did the math - Graduated from Michigan state 3/1976 and still feeling the call.
Very informative, who’s listening in 2024!❤❤❤❤
Thanks for watching and keep us in your focus. Brenda and I have over 50 years of actual bedside hospice care and are still working full time! We have lots of tips up our sleeves. Please consider going to our website to thank us for the FREE videos at www.thehospicecareplan.com/shop and pick up our $5 booklet which will review how to manage ALL of the major symptoms that may arise. Care is treatment! Thanks again, Nancy
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I'm a CNA who is just starting to work with hospice patients. Thank you for these informative videos!
Yeah!!! We need more hospice aides - thank you for your care! Please let me know what hospice you work for and I will send you a booklet to share with the clinical team. Thanks for watching and keep us in your focus. Brenda and I have over 50 years of actual bedside hospice care and are still working full time! We have lots of tips up our sleeves. Please consider going to our website to thank us for the FREE videos at www.thehospicecareplan.com/shop and pick up our $5 booklet which will review how to manage ALL of the major symptoms that may arise. Care is treatment! Thanks again, Nancy
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Thank you so much is my first day and my nervous
Yeah!!! We need more and good caregivers - keep doing it p practice makes perfect and every patient and every BM is different - you will gain confidence. Thanks for watching and keep us in your focus. Brenda and I have over 50 years of actual bedside hospice care and are still working full time! We have lots of tips up our sleeves. Please consider going to our website to thank us for the FREE videos at www.thehospicecareplan.com/shop and pick up our $5 booklet which will review how to manage ALL of the major symptoms that may arise. Care is treatment! Thanks again, Nancy
My current engagement right now to a parent
How lucky for your parent to be receiving your loving care. Thanks for watching and keep us in your focus. Brenda and I have over 50 years of actual bedside hospice care and are still working full time! We have lots of tips up our sleeves. Please consider going to our website to thank us for the FREE videos at www.thehospicecareplan.com/shop and pick up our $5 booklet which will review how to manage ALL of the major symptoms that may arise. Care is treatment! Thanks again, Nancy
I'm my grandmother caregiver...She is hospice.Is it normal to be afraid to touch her.She is in pain alot.I feel so bad.
Care is always primary - if she is too painfuyl to touch, you need to speak to your hopsice nurse or medical director to adjust pain medications. Consider pre-meidcating 20 - 30 min prior to having to provide care. ALWAYS expect there will be some discomfort if a patient has been in one position for more than an hour or two - they will be stiff no matter what and you still must give the care. Once care is given if your grandmother settles down, then her pain medication is at a good level. If she isn't comfortable - in a new position - moaning, grimacing etc - she needs more meds. Please watch all of our videos on pain (there is a playlist) and ...get our booklet. Thanks for watching and keep us in your focus. Brenda and I have over 50 years of actual bedside hospice care and are still working full time! We have lots of tips up our sleeves. Please consider going to our website to thank us for the FREE videos at www.thehospicecareplan.com/shop and pick up our $5 booklet which will review how to manage ALL of the major symptoms that may arise. Care is treatment! Thanks again, Nancy
@@TheHospiceCarePlan I most definitely will 💜 she's been getting 1 mg of morphine and also two tabs of torazpam ( Still in soon much pain..Today she said she is tired 😩 I will watch the videos and donate next week when I get paid 💜
Thanks so much for all you do ❤
Thanks for watching and keep us in your focus. Brenda and I have over 50 years of actual bedside hospice care and are still working full time! We have lots of tips up our sleeves. Please consider going to our website to thank us for the FREE videos at www.thehospicecareplan.com/shop and pick up our $5 booklet which will review how to manage ALL of the major symptoms that may arise. Care is treatment! Thanks again, Nancy
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Great idea my mother suffered a stroke she has a feeding peg for you think this method useful for her ?
Absolutely - works for any patient - no worries about the diagnosis. Please try it - she will be more comfortable and you won't hurt yourself. I think we will do some videos on PEG tubes - thanks for the comment. Thanks for watching and keep us in your focus. Brenda and I have over 50 years of actual bedside hospice care and are still working full time! We have lots of tips up our sleeves. Please consider going to our website to thank us for the FREE videos at www.thehospicecareplan.com/shop and pick up our $5 booklet which will review how to manage ALL of the major symptoms that may arise. Care is treatment! Thanks again, Nancy
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Very important and thanks
I have done this among other things at work for 23 years now.
Amazed and thanks for continuing to educate yourself. Got any comments for future videos? Thanks for watching and keep us in your focus. Brenda and I have over 50 years of actual bedside hospice care and are still working full time! We have lots of tips up our sleeves. Please consider going to our website to thank us for the FREE videos at www.thehospicecareplan.com/shop and pick up our $5 booklet which will review how to manage ALL of the major symptoms that may arise. Care is treatment! Thanks again, Nancy
@@TheHospiceCarePlan Thanks and I will try and think of things you can include :)
I care for my mother who is on hospice. She is a fall risk so I’ve been using pillows on both sides tucked under the fitted sheet. It has worked well and provides comfort for her and peace of mind for me.
You figured it out! Good work. Thanks for watching and keep us in your focus. Brenda and I have over 50 years of actual bedside hospice care and are still working full time! We have lots of tips up our sleeves. Please consider going to our website to thank us for the FREE videos at www.thehospicecareplan.com/shop and pick up our $5 booklet which will review how to manage ALL of the major symptoms that may arise. Care is treatment! Thanks again, Nancy
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I'm learning so much thank you ❤
Excellent, Thanks for watching and keep us in your focus. Brenda and I have over 50 years of actual bedside hospice care and are still working full time! We have lots of tips up our sleeves. Please consider going to our website to thank us for the FREE videos at www.thehospicecareplan.com/shop and pick up our $5 booklet which will review how to manage ALL of the major symptoms that may arise. Care is treatment! Thanks again, Nancy
It definitely is overwhelming, thank you for such a great resource!
Thank you!!! for all of your viewing and comments. I do hope we can connect, Nancy
I remember this happening with my mom, I didnt realize it was a natural process as they get close to the end of life, thank you!
Yes, oral gurgling is the most upsetting to everyone and most hospice nurses don't know how to manage it... we have a couple videos. Gotta get the patient flat and almost on their belly to get t he secretions out of the throat and mouth before sitting up...
thank you for the suggestions on the mattress on the floor, I will suggest this to my nurses!
OK - so now I am wondering... are you a hospice supervisor? May we talk about how we can support the nurses and caregivers? We have a 2 hour hospice crash course video and I can send tips for using the booklet. Let's connect please - email me directly at [email protected] and Thanks!
it is so hard to watch someone struggle to breathe, you feel so helpless.
Yes - get them as comfortable as possible and then use the meds!!! Sometimes it takes more than you think..
I wish I would have had this tool 16 years ago, thank you for coming up with such an amazing resource!
May I ask, Why are you watching all these if your mom died 16 years ago? Are you a caregiver? ANd if so, you must be one of the best!. Thanks for all these questions and comments today, Nancy
Where can I find this Podcast?
Go to The Heart of Hospice podcast and search for Odonata Care: The Care Plan
www.theheartofhospice.com/podcast/episode/1fea3ebf/hospice-nurses-created-the-care-plan-to-make-caregiving-easier-episode-156
oops! thanks for the laugh, I am glad the patient was able to laugh it off!
Yes - we have lots of stories - go to our website - we have several there.
This is such a great analogy- I wish I would have known this when my mom was dying!
Read the first page in our booklet... and pass it on. Thanks
This process is so hard to watch from the outside as a family member. Thank you for this video!
It really is! The family vigil is often harder on the care givers than the patient who is actually dying.
wow- what a helpful tool. I plan to purchase this book today, thank you!
Excellent! Thank you.
Thank you, I will give this a try next time I am feeling anxious. Please do more videos demonstrating techniques you use to care for yourself as a nurse, they are very helpful!
Go to the playlists - and choose. We have some for nurses/caregivers, some for patients and often they overlap. Anxiety has a bout 4 more breathing techniques. Thanks
This is SUCH a wonderful idea, thank you so much!
You are so welcome! Please DO pick up our booklet... and both use it and share with your hospice agency. Keeps the careplan in one place for EVERYONE caring for the client.Thanks for watching and keep us in your focus. Brenda and I have over 50 years of actual bedside hospice care and are still working full time! We have lots of tips up our sleeves. Please consider going to our website to thank us for the FREE videos at www.thehospicecareplan.com/shop and pick up our $5 booklet which will review how to manage ALL of the major symptoms that may arise. Care is treatment! Thanks again, Nancy
I found that care consistency was the most difficult when multiple different caregivers were sent to care for my mom!
YES, it is one of the most important questions to ask - first the hospice you choose - how often and how consistent will the primary nurse visits be? Also when hiring outside help from an agency, you MUST ask if the same team of caregivers will be sent. I had a patient last month that had... and I am NOT exaggerating... 24 different caregivers over 25 days of service. The shifts varied from 8 hours to 10, 12 and even 24 but a different caregiver mix every day! Completely unacceptable!
I would find videos on ostomies helpful, thank you!
Thanks, it's on our to-do list!
Are there certain medical conditions that should NOT stop blood thinners while on hospice?
It's up to the medical director, the patient and the family - depends how deeply declining the patient is... some stay on a long time based on their desire. Also depends on the admitting diagnosis and the reason for the blood thinner - might be related to another diagnosis that is not contributing to the terminal condition. Good question. Thanks for watching and keep us in your focus. Brenda and I have over 50 years of actual bedside hospice care and are still working full time! We have lots of tips up our sleeves. Please consider going to our website to thank us for the FREE videos at www.thehospicecareplan.com/shop and pick up our $5 booklet which will review how to manage ALL of the major symptoms that may arise. Care is treatment! Thanks again, Nancy