Being diagnosed with cancer is very scary. But for those who have already defeated it, the fear it will return always looms over them...
Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead - has beautiful traditions to honor and remember the dead. We talk about beliefs, foods, drinks, and...
Why is the death of a parent such a profound loss? Learn how to accept feelings that may well up (some unexpected!) and some tools to help...
Huntington's disease is a rare, inherited disease that causes the progressive breakdown (degeneration) of nerve cells in the brain. We talk...
Children understand death and grieve differently. Learn how to support them and some wonderful resources - websites, books, apps, and...
The AIDS epidemic still claims an estimated two million lives each year, of which more than 250,000 are children. Learn about HIV, how it...
Do you know a child who lost a loved one or a dear pet? In this episode we talk about what children understand about death by age. Be sure...
"To be or not to be?" We delve into this difficult question surrounding death with dignity and the considerations with medically-assisted...
Even during the best of times, the holidays can be exhausting and stressful - even more so if you are mourning the loss of a loved one. We...
Baby, I'm sooooo tired! Fatigue goes well beyond normal tiredness. Learn what it is and the many causes, including imbalances and recovery...
Over 81,000 drug overdose deaths occurred in the United States in the 12 months ending in May 2020, leaving loved ones struggling with...
This is part two on our discussion of fatigue. Fatigue can be improved by finding an energy balance between rest and activities. We discuss...
This week we take a difficult walk through the ideas of medical aid in dying, assisted suicide, and euthanasia. Euthanasia is taken from...
In this episode we talk about how a daughter responds to her mother's search for assisted death. Her story is an informative one if you or...
What lifestyle choices increase your risk for chronic disease? To answer that we take a look at findings from the Nurse's Health Studies...
A stroke is an injury to the brain caused by a change in blood supply, such as from a blood clot or burst in a vessel that feeds the brain...
Caring for the dying or critically ill can cause significant distress for health care providers, but even more so for family members in the...
More than 6 million people currently live with Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia. Learn about symptoms, causes...
Do you or a relative think you may have memory and thinking problems? Learn what to expect in screening in this episode. We talk about the...
Writing an obituary can be a challenge. An obituary is the story of a life – and writing one is an important way to honor and...
Marianne is out this week to rest her voice. Charlie stepped in to do a newsreel-style episode full of information on scams, magic...
The death of a child is a life-altering event for parents, leading to grief that is individual, intense, and long-lasting. The death of a...
Lewy Body Disease (LBD) is the second most common form of dementia, caused by protein deposits in the brain. Learn about how LBD affects...
Symptoms of Parkinson's disease develop slowly over several years, and can include shaking, stiffness, difficulty with walking, balance and...
Nancy had a growth in her bladder and was sent for surgery. When the surgeon opened her up to remove it, it was gone. Where did the tumor...
How do you take care of the caregiver? As the pandemic stretches onward, nurses who were already short-manned are struggling with fatigue...
It's hard to move on after a partner dies. When do you start dating again? How do you know it is time? How do you avoid scams? These are...
What are the "normal stages of grieving" and how long do they last? The five-stage model is outdated and misunderstood. Listen to learn...
Research indicates the environment can be at least as important as medications for managing dementia. Interventions will differ depending...
Whether you or a loved one have a colostomy because of bowel inflammation, infection, injury, or cancer, learn about how to not just manage...