We all are grieving something, and winter just seems like the perfect time to do that. What can nature's own rhythm teach us about our...
Caregiving for a partner with dementia requires commitment and strength that we may not think we have. Michael shares what he learned in 12...
How do you tell a someone with dementia that a loved one died? Learn tips for this very important conversation, what to expect and how to...
Does caring for a partner change the relationship? Michael shares what he learned to let the relationship with his wife change in the ways...
A fungus called Candida auris is making the headlines recently...it can't turn us into zombies, but it is a very real threat. Listen to...
Caregiving for a terminal loved is a marathon, and it can seem hard to imagine life without them and the responsibilities of taking care of...
How do you write a condolence note? This episode is all about the proper way to do it, complete with tips on how to find the right words.
When we are the caregiver for a spouse living with dementia, we often wonder about what our lives have been, where our lives are going, and...
We all accumulate stuff: keepsakes, gifts, collectables, and remnants of everyday life. Learn tips on how to let go and start getting rid...
The entertainment world had two significant losses this spring with the deaths of Darcelle XV and Dame Edna Everage. Their lives were...
This week’s show is about everything New York City…after a fashion. We have a report about the obituary department in the New York times...
How much would your life change if you embraced the concept that we will all die...but then got busy living with the gift of that...
How do we grieve the death of a father, and what are some of the impacts? Learn about the research and strategies to help.
Learn about healthcare challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community, and how to prepare so wishes can be honored through the end of life and...
We all need advance planning, but it can be especially important for LQBTQ+ individuals. Learn how to ensure your wishes are carried out.
We've all head the term "potter's field", but what is the origin? What exactly is a potter's field, and did you know we have a famous one...
What happens to unfinished projects when a crafter dies? Learn about caring people that complete the work and return it to grieving...
Learn how to identify the early symptoms and causes of the second-most common cause of dementia behind Alzheimer's disease. We talk about...
One of the most respected professions deserves a sendoff with fanfare...learn how in this episode as we also celebrate nurses and their...
Anxiety and depression are common with loss of a loved one or chronic disease. Learn the benefits, how to find the exercise right for you...
Is there a tattoo special to you? You may be surprised to learn it can be preserved as museum-quality art after death! Learn all about how...
Palliative chemotherapy is often offered for those with widely metastatic disease to ease symptoms, but does it accomplish its goals? Learn...
We often use words like fighting, battle, and war for illness like cancer, but can "fighters" feel like failures when illness advances...
What do you do when frontline chemotherapy fails to stop cancer from growing? Your care team may offer the decision between aggressive...
This week we celebrate the life of Jimmy Buffett as we also learn about Merkel cell carcinoma, the type of skin cancer that caused his...
A bucket list is a list of things you want to do before you die - anything from visiting a new country to learning a new skill. Why is this...
Concerned about the immunity of you or a loved one? As fall is upon us, we discuss the vaccines you might consider, especially for someone...
Why do I need two different medications for cancer pain? We explain their different roles and how using them as prescribed can improve your...
There's a vaccine that can prevent more than 90% of cancers caused by HPV. Learn about the cancers it can cause and why this prevention is...
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery pieces with gold. Like grief, the process requires time and patience, but there is...