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Mary Elizabeth Parker returns to update listeners on the what's happening in the world of rare and undiagnosed diseases. She has spent time at NIH and with the leading researchers in the area of genetics and rare diseases. She will also updat
Healthcare Whisperer welcomes Catherine Grace to the show. She is a writer, editor, and breast cancer survivor. She is here to discuss her journey throught the maze of cancer from diagnosis to treatment to remission. Her story will give us i
Howard Block and I will be discussing how to talk about end of life care with a loved one, patient or friend. It can be difficult to know how to approach the topic and exactly what to say. We will discuss why it shouldn't be a conversation wi
In this episode, Guila Muir, owner of Say Yes! to Life Swims will be discussing her love and passion for open water and long distant swimming. And I will tell you now, it is very infectious. Her company provides organized and supported open w
I am continuing my audio blog, moving away from my experiences with my journey with my mother to patient and healthcare stories. It is my hope that these stories will be informative and instructive. When you hear them, you may think, is she m
Dr Ron Hirshberg is to animals what healthcare advocates are to patients. He has dedicated his life to finding solutions to the pain and suffering of animals. He has always been innovative in his treatments and care. He discovered low level
This show is two healthcare professionals talking about their expreinces of death and dying both professionally and personally. Mary Elizabeth Parker, PT,PhD, NCS, PCS, medical liaison for U.R. Our Hope, has dedicated her life to those with u
Surviving death is about the days after all the details are done, memorials and estate issues, and the grief begins to take hold. I am going to talk about what it is like to suddenly find yourself alone with your loss, the emptiness and the sa
This is the continuing story of my mother's passing. In this episode I will talk about what happens after the death, the details like dealing with planning two memorials, social security, finances, wills and final bills. I don't think a perso
This episode is about my experience of my mother's final days. How hospice care was critical, how the assisted living staff dealt with the process and the details after death. It is a time of joy and sadness, grief and celebration. It will
Have you ever wondered what it took to be a bone marrow donor? Sat Nirmal K Khalsa was a donor for her sister who contracted a blood disorder from being a first responder on and after 9/11 at Ground Zero. Without her bone marrow, her sister w
This episode continues the journey of dealing with my mother's dying and the facility indifference. I will be talking about my insights into being a caregiver. I know many others have had similar experiences, the loneliness one can feel and h
This is a continuation of my journey with my Mother. This episode I will talk about what has happened lately and the constant worry one has as a caregiver. I never know when the next problem will arise or what it may entail.
Today's guest is Howard Block, elder care patient advocate expert. He is my go to person for any difficult situations with my elder clients. He has been practicing in this field for over 20 years and his expertise is inspiring. One of the is
The endless drama continues. I have learned to never let my guard down and expect the unexpected. I am going to talk about DNR and specialized Physician signed specific orders on what you want at the end of life. A DNR may not be enough and
The world of assisted living and hospice is not easy. Walking the road with my mother as she is dying is painful and inspiring. Some days I feel very lucky to have this time and other times my head is spinning.
Just as Meghan Trainor says in her song"It's all about the bass", I say with assisted living and hospice, "it's all about the regs". I have kept my mother safe by knowing what her rights are and what the regulations are. This blog will be abo
What a crazy ride this journey is. Minefields galore. My mother continues to decline and I can hardly keep up. This blog is about working with hospice and getting the assisted living to respond. Lessons learned that I hope will help you
I continue talks about caring for my Mom in assisted living and hospice. My hope is my experience will help others. I have just returned to New Mexico and witnessing the changes that have occurred in the last two weeks
This is the continuation of the journey through assisted living and hospice. My goal is that by listening, you will gain insight into the process. This blog speaks to some key factors caregivers needs to think about when selecting an assiste
Here is another installment about life with Mom in assisted living and hospice. There bever seems to be a dull moment. She continues to decline and I continue to try to keep her comfortable and safe.
This is a continuation of my experiences dealing with assisted living and hospice. It is my experience of dealing with with all the issues and the constant rebalancing. My hope is the information from my experience will be of help to others.
My blog continues about what it is like to be the caregiver for a parent in assisted living, nursing home and hospice. In this episode, I will speak about Hopsice and my Mother's choices about her death. I will talk about the prospect of her
I feel very lucky and excited to have Michele Rosenthal back on the show to talk about her new book, Your Life After Trauma:Powerful Practices to Reclaim Your Identity. Her book is a continuation of her work helping people with PTSD. This boo
This is day three of my blog and the saga continues with the facility, hopsice and care manager. What a life being a caregiver! I hope to offer some tips on the best way to get what is needed for a loved one in this situation. Even though I
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