Last week I sat down with EpioneMD coach and chaplain Sarah Byrne-Martelli to discuss her new book Memory Eternal: Living with Grief as Orthodox Christians. Sarah originally wrote the book for her own faith tradition and she used her experience as a non-denominational...
A tennis coach will help you fix your serve, they'll force you to practice your backhand, and they'll make you do speed drills. They'll help you cultivate the skills you need to elevate your game. Similarly, an Aging & Illness coach helps you develop the skills...
The American population is aging, is living with complex chronic illness, and the demand for Palliative Care is growing. Unfortunately, many patients struggle to access palliative care and many Americans are not aware of what Palliative Care or have...
There's a way for your loved ones and your healthcare team to understand, respect, and honor your wishes. There's a way to unburden loved ones from wondering if you would want a certain medical treatment, if you could not communicate yourself. There's a way for you to...
When we experience the death of a loved one, we grieve. We feel lonely and isolated. We feel overwhelmed by details to remember, or we feel stuck and frozen in our shock. We might feel crazy or forgetful or numb. We feel fine one day, and the next day feels...
Loved ones with dementia often repeat questions, words, sounds, or behaviors as a result of memory loss - their inability to retain and recall recent interactions, or things that they have done or said. This can be frustrating for caregivers who are often unsure of...
Legacy Work is the process of reflecting on your life and creating something tangible to leave behind for your loved ones. It is about sharing special moments, stories, or thoughts, and connecting with those you love. Taking part in Legacy Work increases an...
When someone we care for is grieving a death or a new diagnosis, it can be hard to know what to say or do. You don’t want to say the wrong thing nor do you want to ignore what they are going through. You may even feel powerless knowing you cannot bring their loved one...
Whether you have been newly diagnosed with a serious illness or having been living with one for some time, it is hard to know what questions to ask and how to choose the best treatment option for you. Medical jargon makes it even harder to see how potential treatment...
Grief is traditionally thought of as a sense of loss after death. But the truth is that grief can enter our lives for many other reasons such as the end of a relationship, the loss of a job, and a change in your health status. For those living with a chronic illness...
These conversations can be hard to navigate, and often lead to more questions. For more personalized guidance to help you answer your questions, connect with an EpioneMD Coach, and together we can create an Advance Care Plan tailored to you!
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