Betsy Wurzel’s show today features two remarkable guests: Dr. Andrea Sankar and CM Cassady. Dr. Sankar, a gerontologist and professor of medical anthropology at Wayne State University, co-founded and co-directs the Social Work and Anthropology doctoral program. She has also served as editor of Medical Anthropology Quarterly and was honored as a Michiganian of the Year in 1995 for her work on HIV/AIDS.
CM Cassady is a Ph.D. candidate in social work and anthropology at Wayne State University, with experience working with chronically ill and dying individuals in California, Oregon, and Michigan.
Together, Dr. Sankar and CM Cassady co-wrote Dying at Home: A Family Guide for Caregiving (Third Edition), published by Johns Hopkins Press. In this interview, they share their unique backgrounds and emphasize the importance of discussing end-of-life care, understanding diagnoses and medications, and having a strong support system in place.
We explore the differences between palliative care and hospice, stressing how vital it is to know what to expect from each service and to be informed about the dying process. Betsy also shares her own caregiving experience, offering recommendations for navigating hospice with professional help.
Among the topics discussed are pain management, medically assisted dying, and the wealth of resources in the book to aid caregivers. Advocacy for oneself and loved ones is highlighted, with Dr. Sankar and CM Cassady reminding readers that caregiving is incredibly challenging and not something you can do alone. They encourage caregivers to show themselves grace and recognize that what they do is enough.
Betsy calls this book a treasure trove of essential information and resources, particularly valuable for anyone dealing with end-of-life care. She wishes she had this guide while caring for her husband, Matt. Betsy strongly recommends visiting the guests’ website for more information.
We are providing the audio interview with Betsy Wurzel, Dr. Sankar, and Cassady on information for end of life: 📌 Click here to listen…
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