118 Navigating End-of-Life with Care: A Conversation with Debbie McCulloch

118 Navigating End-of-Life with Care: A Conversation with Debbie McCulloch   In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, RN, invites Debbie McCulloch, a retired pharmacist and podcast host, to discuss her personal experiences with hospice and palliative care. Debbie shares insights into her life in Rosetown, Saskatchewan, her professional accomplishments, and her podcast, Older and Bolder, which highlights the stories of women navigating life beyond 50. Debbie details her late husband's battle with cancer, emphasizing the challenges and emotional toll of caregiving, while also highlighting the kindness of healthcare professionals and the valuable support they provided. The episode also explores the impact of transferring Bill from a large city hospital to a smaller community hospital, leading to improved palliative care conditions. Debbie's story underscores the importance of community involvement and the lessons learned through navigating end-of-life care, offering hope and guidance to others facing similar circumstances.   00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained 00:38 Meet Debbie McCulloch 01:56 Debbie's Personal Journey 04:09 Bill's Health Struggles 08:19 The Role of Caregivers 14:34 Transition to Palliative Care 22:27 Final Days and Reflections 35:01 Conclusion and Takeaways   Finding a Hospice Agency 1. You can use Medicare.gov to help find a hospice agency, 2. choose Find provider 3. Choose Hospice 4. then add your zip code This should be a list of Hospice Agencies local to you or your loved one.  Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast.   In addition you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice Kacie Gikonyo's Death Doula School https://hospiceexplained--deathdoulaschool.thrivecart.com/death-doula-school/ Affilitate for the Caregiving Years Training Academy:  https://www.careyearsacademy.com/ref/1096/  Affiliate for DNA is Love listeners also get a 5% discount!! https://dnaislove.com/?coupon=hospiceexplained5  The Death Deck and the E*O*L deck:  https://thedeathdeck.goaffpro.com/  Marie's Contact [email protected] www.HospiceExplained.com