Deborah Duda, longtime caregiver and therapist for the terminally ill and their families is the author of “Coming Home: A Practical and Compassionate Guide to Caring for a Dying Loved One." Terrified of dying, Deborah Duda called Mother Teresa while visiting Calcutta and met her at the Sisters of Charity Convent in the hopes of overcoming her fears. When Duda asked if she could help her care for the dying, Mother Teresa replied, “No, my child. Go home. There is sadness and suffering right around you at home.” Wisely following Mother Teresa's advice, Duda has cared for and counseled terminally ill patients and their loved ones for 30 years. Having participated in the home deaths of her mother, father, two close friends and many others, Duda offers physical, legal, emotional and spiritual support for caregivers in making a loved one’s final weeks as relaxed and meaningful as possible in her acclaimed guide. Now in the fourth edition, previous editions of "Coming Home" have been endorsed by Mother Teresa and Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, author of "On Death and Dying," has been reviewed by "Library Journal" and "The Los Angeles Times" and has been used to train hospice workers for decades. Learn what Mother Teresa taught Duda about caring for our dying - What caregivers can do for their physical, mental and emotional health - How to honor a loved one while grieving their loss - Activities you can do with your dying loved one - What dying can teach us about living joyfully. Join Peg Donahue, Karen Kallie and Tony Pace as they discuss these topics and more with Deborah Duda.
