Caring for someone who is dying takes a different approach, and family members may not always remember that or see that it is no longer time to "seek a cure." Katie Duncan and I discuss some of the challenges that family caregivers face when someone is dying: realizing the time to "fix" is at an end; stepping into a role with little or no training; adjusting to this new role, often from a geographic distance; acknowledging and adjusting to the constantly changing needs of the loved one; and figuring out who to turn to for guidance and resources. As educator Barbara Karnes says, “Dying is not a medical event, but a community event.” Listen in to learn more. Follow her on socials: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/death.care.coach⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/death.care.coach⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkE5aFVFxWT46nNar91cLXw⁠⁠

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