Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)

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An estimated 40 million people worldwide have died of AIDS since 1981, and an estimated 37 million are living with HIV, making it one of the most important global public health issues in recorded history. Despite recent improvements in treatment, the AIDS epidemic still claims an estimated two million lives each year, of which more than 250,000 are children.  

First recognized in 1988, World AIDS Day falls on December 1 each year. World AIDS Day is dedicated to spreading awareness of the AIDS pandemic spread by the spread of HIV infection, and to mourning those who have died of the disease.   Marianne shares about HIV, disease transmission and treatment.  She also shares her personal experiences with HIV patients.

Note: this episode thoroughly discusses preventative measures, and may not be appropriate for young audiences.

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Children understand death and grieve differently. Learn how to talk to them and help them in their grieving process.  Be sure to visit our website for wonderful resources - websites, books, apps, and movies to help.

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Huntington's disease is a rare, inherited disease that causes the progressive breakdown (degeneration) of nerve cells in the brain.  We discuss what it is like to live with the disease, how it is inherited, and challenges for caregivers.

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Deb Del Vecchio-Scully, a licensed professional counselor and trauma specialist, says, “the loss of our parents — becoming an adult orphan — is a defining moment and changes the landscape of our lives.”

Why is the death of a parent such a profound loss?  Learn about feelings that may well up (some unexpected!) and some tools to help with the grief.

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Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead - has beautiful traditions to honor and remember the dead.  We talk about beliefs, foods, drinks, and how to make an ofrenda or altar to celebrate loved ones.  

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Being diagnosed with cancer is very scary.  But for those who have already defeated it, the fear it will return always looms over them.  Learn why cancer can return, how physicians monitor for recurrence, and how to be proactive in reducing your risk.

We also talk about the interesting history of "sin eating", have a sinful recipe of our own, and Charlie acts out a scene from Our Town, the Pulitzer-winning play by Thornton Wilder.

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What should one expect if a family member is discharged to hospice?  We talk about this as well as some resources to help caregivers as we revisit the concept of hospice, this time from the perspective of a family member who is taking care of a loved one. 

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As COVID-19 becomes more prevalent, we are discovering there is a surprising subset of young, healthy people who can also get very sick, or have mild initial symptoms, but have long-term effects.  The people who also were hospitalized have long recoveries, due to the ravages of COVID, the body's immune response, and the treatment to keep them alive.  We talk about "Long Haulers" and what is known about the long term effects of this novel virus.

We also talk about Hispanic traditions to honor their dead (including recipes!), and historical body snatcher!

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More than 100,000 people are waiting for donations in the United States. In 2019, nearly 11,900 people provided a life-saving donation upon their death, a record high, but still far short of what is needed.  Many birth defects and diseases lead to organ failure and have no cure. Learn about organ transplants and why donors are so important.

We also talk about the tradition of Shiva and celebrate the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

 #OrganDonorsSaveLlives #OrganTransplant #RBG

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It's hard to explain how difficult the death of a pet is.  In this episode we talk about why pets are so meaningful to us, and why we grieve them, even as much as other humans.

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