Approaching The End Of Life: Hospice Care And What To Expect
With Dr. Agapi ErmidesWelcome to this comprehensive guide on hospice and palliative care. This course is designed to help you navigate end-of-life care with clarity and compassion, offering practical support for you and your loved ones. Please note that this track discusses sensitive topics regarding the end of life. Course Objectives 1. Define hospice and palliative care and explain how they differ 2. Clarify when hospice may be appropriate and how eligibility is determined 3. Explain what hospice provides, including services, levels of care, and limitations 4. Address common misconceptions about hospice 5. Describe the physical changes that occur as the body declines 6. Provide practical guidance on how to support someone at the end of life What You Can Expect 1. Clear, direct explanations without unnecessary medical jargon 2. A structured overview of hospice care and when it is introduced 3. Realistic expectations about what hospice provides and how care is delivered 4. Guidance on what changes may occur as death approaches, including general timelines 5. Practical information to reduce uncertainty and support decision-making
Hospice defined, when is it time, and what to expect at the end of life.
About this course
Welcome to this comprehensive guide on hospice and palliative care. This course is designed to help you navigate end-of-life care with clarity and compassion, offering practical support for you and your loved ones. Please note that this track discusses sensitive topics regarding the end of life. Course Objectives 1. Define hospice and palliative care and explain how they differ 2. Clarify when hospice may be appropriate and how eligibility is determined 3. Explain what hospice provides, including services, levels of care, and limitations 4. Address common misconceptions about hospice 5. Describe the physical changes that occur as the body declines 6. Provide practical guidance on how to support someone at the end of life What You Can Expect 1. Clear, direct explanations without unnecessary medical jargon 2. A structured overview of hospice care and when it is introduced 3. Realistic expectations about what hospice provides and how care is delivered 4. Guidance on what changes may occur as death approaches, including general timelines 5. Practical information to reduce uncertainty and support decision-making
Meet your Teacher
Dr. Agapi Ermides, D.O., is a physician trained in anesthesiology and hospice and palliative medicine, and a former hospice medical director. She currently works in a supportive, role as a non-clinical hospice physician, as well as a part-time death doula, accompanying individuals and families through the end of life. Her work is shaped by years at the bedside, where she has witnessed the realities of dying and the gaps in how it is understood. She teaches about hospice and the dying process with a focus on helping people navigate this stage with less confusion and more intention. She is also a longtime meditation practitioner with a focus on presence.