Oct 13, 2024
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.
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