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What is Near Death Awareness, and How do I Respond?
Season 2 Episode 33
Near death awareness (NDA) is a term to describe a dying person’s experiences of the dying process and broadly refers to a variety of experiences such as end of life dreams or visions. Up to 50-60…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
Understanding delirium in the last hours of life
Season 2 Episode 32
We are continuing our series about what to expect during the process of dying with the topic of terminal agitation. Charlie gives us a look into making People Pot Pie and Tombstone Cooking with a si…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
Awakening Before Death
Season 2 Episode 31
Someone who was paralyzed from a stroke and could not speak suddenly sits upright and exclaims joyously just before dying. Yes, this really happens! It's called terminal lucidity. Learn more in th…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
What you need to know about the last hours of living: Organ Failure
Season 2 Episode 30
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 blood flow to organs and tissue, causing multi system orga…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
How do you decide if it is time for hospice care?
Season 2 Episode 29
When is the right time is to move from a treatment-oriented approach to hospice care? We often hear people struggle with this difficult choice. Listen to our interview with Chris Sperry as he shares…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
How to manage difficulty breathing in last hours of living
Season 2 Episode 28
Breathlessness - called dyspnea - can be a very distressing symptom for everyone present at the end of life. This series tells you what is considered best practice for managing breathlessness at the…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
What you need to know about eating and drinking in last hours of living
Season 2 Episode 27
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 we continue to support them? Find out about the dying pr…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
What you need to know about pain, fatigue and skin at the last hours of living
Season 2 Episode 26
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 that what we have been told to do to recuperate and be health…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
Move It! Secrets for battling fatigue in spite of illness
Season 2 Episode 25
When you are not feeling well, even getting a glass of water can seem an unsurmountable challenge. However physical activity is going to improve your physical function, decrease fatigue, and improve…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
Understanding ALS Part 2, How do you diagnose and manage ALS?
Season 2 Episode 24
Last week we talked about what ALS is. This week we go in depth into how it is diagnosed, managed, and what to expect. We also honor Lou Gehrig, a Yankees baseball player who was famous for his brave…
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago