A thoughtful exploration of everything about life-limiting illness, dying, and death. Everyone Dies is a nonprofit organization with the goal to educate the public about the processes associated with dying and death, empower regarding options and evidence-based information to help them guide their care, normalize dying, and reinforce that even though everyone dies, first we live, and that every day we are alive is a gift.
Learn all about stomach cancer treatment, symptom management, and end-stage disease.
In Part 1 we talked about risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, staging, and survival estimates. This week for Part 2 …
Learn all about stomach cancer risk factors, symptoms & diagnosis
Toby Keith died this month, 28 months after his stomach cancer diagnosis. Stomach cancer is the 5th most common cancer in the world,…
Learn about the hidden, cumulative effects of tackle football on the brain, especially for children, and how you can minimize the risk.
Playing tackle football as a child can impact health and quality…
How do I help a Native American friend who is sick or grieving?
It may be awkward when someone has a different culture to know what to do. Each tribe, person and family can be different. Dr. Jeanna Fo…
Does choosing hospice mean the end? President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalyn courageously allowed us to see their frailty and openly shared their journey near the end of life, including decisions …
While each Native America…
We want our loved ones to be able to make their own decisions as long as they are able, but what do you do when they are making bad decisions? Learn about decision-making capacity and the differences…
Did you know a two-second diversion is all it takes to double your risk of a car accident? Learn facts and several tips to help you and others stay safe on the road. We also talk about two people's …
Traumatic or Complicated Grief is difficult to work through on your own. We give you tips on how to find the right therapist and share our original season one podcast on the special circumstances th…
The holidays can trigger emotions - good and bad - about family members that are no longer with us. This week is all about fathers. We share an interview with Mike Ward, a Detroit-based singer and so…
Connie Baker - co-creator of the Wong-Baker pain scale (the one with the faces) - has had her own journey with breast cancer and now her father's advanced cancer. Learn about her experience with pall…
What contributes to a healthy, fulfilling life? Listen to learn about the physical, mental and social behaviors geriatricians recommend for aging well, regardless of where you are in life.
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The staff at Everyone Dies is taking a much-needed break this December, so we will be re-publishing some of our greatest hits with updated topical information as an introduction. This week we talk ab…
We talk about what research tells us about loneliness, and what you can do to combat it. We also share how some elders in China are overcoming societal norms to meet their needs.
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With the rise of fentanyl-laced drugs thought to be safe, the life you save could be closer to home than you think.
Drug overdose deaths reached another record level in the United States this spring,…
We explore the health disparities and what you can do to help for those with a learning disability, especially related to palliative and end of life care.
This week we are exploring the topic of havin…
The use of hot water for therapy and relaxation goes back centuries. We talk about the background of the modern hot tub and precautions to enjoy it safely. We also share recommendations about whether…
We talk about the purpose of shrines, and one movement in particular that is making an impact to promote safe conditions for bicyclists.
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Getting adequate, good quality sleep is vital to our physical and mental health. This week we chat with you about things you can do to achieve 8 hours of quality sleep so your body and heart can heal…
The gilded pottery is once again whole but not after a long, careful process. It is similar to the hope offered after a long grief journey when we chose to face the pain instead of avoiding it.
In th…