Tag: hospice

• Empowering the Dying and the Ones Who Care for Them

  

  My Mom died in 2012 from pancreatic cancer. It was a terrible part of my life and I miss her everyday. You may be surprised to though, that the months and years leading to her death were also some of the best times. I was happy to be able to interview Katie Duncan, a death care coach about how we can empower our loved ones and ourselves during this process.

  Brianna Dunbar Bowling

  July 21, 2022

  Video, Wellness

  cancer, death, dying, dying process, hospice, palliative care

• Guilt, Grief and Caregiving of an Independent Dying Parent

  

  Add New Post Site Icon Save draft Preview(opens in a new tab) Publish Add title GUILT, GRIEF AND CAREGIVING OF AN INDEPENDENT DYING PARENT This blog is not just about my journey. I want to share other peoples stories. It is remarkable how many commonalities there are in our experiences. However, each person has a different perspective and something they can teach the rest of us.

  Brianna Dunbar Bowling

  June 11, 2021

  Wellness

  caregiver, caregiving, funeral, grief, hospice, parent

• Speaking to Medical Staff for Your Loved One

  My Mom died of pancreatic cancer. As she became weaker, it was exhausting for her to communicate with medical staff. Because I spent so much time with her I had a decent idea of what the answers were but I didn’t want to speak for her and get it wrong. Eventually, a system evolved though.

  Brianna Dunbar Bowling

  June 8, 2021

  Wellness

  caregivers, death, dying, hospice, ill, illness, medical, palliative care