Every living thing will die. There are three reasons that people die: it is because they are very very sick, very very hurt (injured), or...
Why do we say Everyone Dies? We may prefer to pretend that death is something to be fought against and “beat”, especially in the face of...
In the Winter of 2017, my wife developed a severe cough and shortness of breath. None of the usual treatments her doctor prescribed worked...
We often have misconceptions that advance directives are only for older people or people that are dying. But did you know the whole reason...
DNR means "Do Not Resuscitate." DNR orders are written instructions from a physician telling health care providers not to perform...
For this episode we interview Mary Kazanowski, PhD, former professor at St. Anselm College in Manchester and an Advanced Practice Nurse...
When are artificial fluids beneficial, and when can they do more harm than good? We talk about this issue in detail to help inform this...
More than 100,000 people are waiting for donations in the United States. In 2019, nearly 11,900 people provided a life-saving donation upon...
What should one expect if a family member is discharged to hospice? We talk about this as well as some resources to help caregivers.
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...
Have you ever had a visit from a loved one who communicated with you after their death? In this episode we explore after death...
Today we are talking with a Lucy Morganstern, a pet doula. Pet doulas complement end-of-life care for a pet, supporting both the animals...
End-of-Life Doulas are similar to birth midwives - they advise and advocate for a client's wishes; in this case, how they perceive a "good...
How can we make the end of life meaningful, retaining dignity, honor, respect, and esteem? We discuss a concept called Dignity in Care ...
Suddenly, last week, Dimple Rose refused to stand up to eat her food. She was listless and her spark seemed to be gone. Our first reaction...
Have you wondered why the Everyone Dies team are working so hard at producing education about terminal illness, death, dying, and...
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...
This is the first of a series of talks about the last hours of living with the focus this week on pain and skin. In is natural to assume...
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...
What are the signs that death is imminent? At the end of life, the body is shutting down; The body is shutting down; there is a decrease in...
Someone who was paralyzed and could not speak suddenly sits upright and exclaims joyously just before dying. Yes, this really happens! It's...
We are continuing our series about what to expect during the process of dying with the topic of terminal agitation and delerium.
An estimated 50-60% of patients will experience some form of end of life visions or dreams on the deathbed. What is this phenomenon, and...
Breath sounds and rhythms for a dying person can be alarming, even though it is a normal part of the process. Learn about pulmonary...
We are continuing our series about what to expect during the process of dying with the topic of hope at the end of life. Learn about the...
How do you know when someone is in the final stages of dying, and how can you help? In this episode Dr. Matzo shares what to expect in the...
How do you know when death occurs? What are the next steps and how can you prepare? We answer these questions in our continued series on...