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Rayna Neises, ACC, host, reflects on her interview last week with Betsy Wurzel Sloan who was a caregiver for her husband who had Early Onset Alzheimer’s.  Betsy shared her experiences with her caregiving journey and explained that she gave herself permission to have Pity Parties. She also talked about the dying process. Rayna shares more on both important subjects:  

• [1:30]  Pity Parties are helpful and provide the opportunity to vent your feelings.
• [2:18]  Self-Pity can lead to Self-Compassion.
• [3:40]  There are many euphemisms for death and dying.
• [6:34]  When you hear some of the key phrases, ask for an explanation and more questions.
• [7:15]  The process of dying happens over an extended period.
• [11:25]  One to three months before death, there are both emotional and physical changes.  
• [12:37]  One to two weeks before, things move faster.
• [13:37]  Hospice can offer comfort through the dying process with medications for air hunger, pain, and anxiety.
• [15:42]  Many physical changes happen in the final weeks of life.
• [17:20]  Join the simple 5-Day Challenge to help you consider your self-care (September 19th – 24th).  Sign up at www.aseasonofcaring.com/selfcarechallenge