Death and Dying in the Digital Age
Why Everyone Dies—And How to Prepare for It | Dr. Marianne Matzo, FAAN
February 11, 2025 · 42 min
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A palliative care expert with 46 years of experience explains how to prepare for death before a crisis forces the conversation.
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In this episode
- The real difference between hospice and palliative care and when each applies
- Why families avoid end-of-life talks and how to start them anyway
- What advance directives are and why waiting to set them up is risky
- How palliative care improves quality of life, not just the final days
About this episode
In this powerful episode of Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki sits down with Dr. Marianne Matzo—palliative care expert, nurse, and host of Everyone Dies Podcast—to explore the complexities of death, hospice, and end-of-life decision-making in the digital era.Dr. Matzo shares her 46 years of experience in palliative care, shedding light on the evolution of hospice, the critical role of palliative care in improving quality of life, and the barriers that prevent families from discussing death openly. They discuss the differences between hospice and palliative care, the importance of advance directives, and why many people delay crucial conversations about end-of-life wishes until it's too late.Whether you're a caregiver, healthcare professional, or simply someone looking to plan for the future, this episode is packed with invaluable insights on ensuring a dignified and peaceful passing.🌐 Visit: EveryoneDies.org📖 Get Dr. Matzo’s book Everyone Dies on Amazon & Barnes & Noble.
About Death and Dying in the Digital Age
They say we die twice: once when we take our last breath and again when our name is spoken for the final time. But in today's world, there's a third passing to consider - our digital death. Welcome to Death and Dying in the Digital Age, a podcast that explores the uncharted territory of our online afterlife.
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