Veronica discusses her chapter’s themes, explaining the role of an End of Life Doula and how they support loved ones and their families during this challenging time.
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 Cassady reminding readers that caregiving is incredibly challenging and not…
Betsy’s encourages listeners, especially those in VFW or other veterans groups, to join forces with Veteran’s Last Patrol to befriend, honor, and support veterans during their final patrol on earth. Also discussed the importance of honoring and remembering our veterans in their time…
Jodi and Betsy discuss how important it is to plan ahead of a crisis, the importance of educating yourself, and why it is beneficial to seek assistance for planning for placement and living your best life while aging!
Mitch discusses what to look for in a Hospice, and discusses the myths of Hospice and how a caregiver needs help and support navigating the Hospice process!
Making Peace with Death and Dying dissolves death anxiety and equips readers to encounter death peacefully and well-prepared.
Betsy Wurzel, Host of Chatting with Betsy
"Rev. LINDA BRYCE, M.A., is an author, educator, and bedside singer and songwriter who helps people navigate serious illness and death.
Linda’s experiences at the bedside of her dying husband took her to hundreds more, as a singer…
Betsy Wurzel's Guest on Chatting with Betsy is Dr. Kori Novak, a renowned researcher, published author, and noted expert. Dr. Kori Novak is helping change the narrative around prison hospice and aging. Dr. Kori Novak has a deep passion for topics others would…
Many people think of hospice as a place people go to die. Some think that if you get hospice services a hospice nurse moves in with the dying person and does all their care until they die. Neither of these is true. There…
Imagine if you will, your father has Alzheimer’s Disease (for the last 4 years) and has been doing relatively well until being diagnosed with Covid-19. He then stops eating and drinking, is admitted to the hospital for dehydration, and returns to the Hospice…