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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 58 MIN

Alzheimer's, Autonomy and The Right to Die

from Talks with Summer · host Summer Roshni Bhullar

In Episode 4 of Stories of Love & Loss, Erica Baccus shares her life journey, marked by love, loss, and the complexities of end-of-life decisions. From her early life in Chicago to her successful career in high-tech marketing, Erica reflects on her deep companionship with her husband John, their adventures, and the profound grief following his Alzheimer's diagnosis. She discusses the difficult choices they made regarding assisted dying, the impact of grief on her life, and her commitment to helping others navigate similar experiences. Through her memoir, 'A Promise Kept,' Erica aims to advocate for compassionate end-of-life decisions and the importance of discussing these topics long before they become necessary.Guest: Erica Baccus• Website - https://ericabaccus.com/• Instagram - @ericabaccus• A Promise Kept on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Promise-Kept-Honoring-Wishes-Embracing/dp/B0FP6XR44V • Barnes and Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-promise-kept-erica-baccus/1148221974To know more about what I do and offer go to my website www.summroshni.com, subscribe to my YouTube channel  @SummerRoshniBhullar or follow me on Instagram @talkswithsummer.@ 2026 Summer Roshni Bhullar. All rights reserved. Content from Talks with Summer Podcast is protected under copyright law.Legal Disclaimer: The views expressed are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or production team. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional advice.

In Episode 4 of Stories of Love & Loss, Erica Baccus shares her life journey, marked by love, loss, and the complexities of end-of-life decisions. From her early life in Chicago to her successful career in high-tech marketing, Erica reflects on her deep companionship with her husband John, their adventures, and the profound grief following his Alzheimer's diagnosis. She discusses the difficult choices they made regarding assisted dying, the impact of grief on her life, and her commitment ...

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