In this podcast we talk about going to the hospital during this COVID-19 pandemic. Visitors who have symptoms of COVID-19 are not allowed...
Betsy Wurzel's husband started having major memory issues at only 54, and was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's Disease at only 56...
Caring for the dying or critically ill can cause significant distress for health care providers, but even more so for family members in the...
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...
How can we make the end of life meaningful, retaining dignity, honor, respect, and esteem? We discuss a concept called Dignity in Care ...
When a loved one dies, the last thing you want to think about is the person's finances. However, it's important to understand what happens...
Normally we want people to eat and drink to heal. But for terminally ill, what does it mean when they no longer want food or fluids? How do...
Breathlessness - called dyspnea - can be a very distressing symptom for everyone present at the end of life. This series tells you what is...
When is the right time is to move from a treatment-oriented approach to hospice care? Listen to our interview with Chris Sperry as he...
This week has a special lineup! Learn about the art of desairology, the unknown history of Chop Suey, and we have a special guest: Claire...
Words are important, especially when someone is grieving. Gain insight on the best things to say and do to best support your loved ones.
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...
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...
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...
What is Palliative Care? We answer that question in detail in this episode as we interview Connie Baker about her experiences with her...
Does choosing hospice mean the end? The Carters have shown us hospice is about holding hands, eating favorite foods, and living your best...
Learn the science behind the mother-daughter relationship, why the death of a mother is a life-changing event, and tips to improve...
How can you work with the reality someone with dementia is experiencing? Our Guest Rachael Wonderlin joins us to explain how the...
When a loved one is dying, how do you offer comfort? SevenPonds blogger Rachel Jones sought out Marianne for her thoughts.
Dr. Matzo joins other experts to explain how to help your loved one avoid agitation and confusion during the transition from day to night.
How do you know when the time has come to choose an assisted living facility? Learn factors to consider and how to proactively make a good...
When people around you are facing difficult times, you many not know what to say. Learn conversational tools to help them more effectively.