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Ending Life Well. A podcast series for carers

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Latest episodes

Ep 29 Self Care for Carers- What That Might Look Like

December 16, 2025 · 44 min

Carers are an amazing group of people who care for the family and friends very well, but they often fail to look after themselves. Yet the health and vitality of a person at the centre of a life event is really intrinsically linked to the…
Ep 28 Dementia With Dignity

July 2, 2024 · 38 min

Many family are supporting someone to stay at home while they live with dementia. In this interview with Lyneta Russell from Alzheimers New Zealand we look at some of the tools available to support their family member to live with dignity…
Ep 27 Whānau Manaaki

July 1, 2024 · 19 min

Māori know what's right for their own whānau and care for their whānau beautifully. However for some there may be a disconnection from their whakapapa, from their iwi, from their tikanga. This conversation with Diane Perenara, nurse, and…
Ep 26 - Four Things to Say When Someone is Dying

June 26, 2024 · 40 min

Four simple phrases: “Please forgive me,” “I forgive you,” “Thank you,” and “I love you” — carry enormous power to mend and nurture our relationships and inner lives. In this conversation with Dr. Ira Byock he explains how we can…
Ep 25 - Life Stories and Other Memory Gifts

March 7, 2024 · 21 min

Writing a biography is one way of celebrating a life that can bring pleasure to both the person telling their story and to those who treasure the record they have to remember them by. This episode explains why this can mean so much and…

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Ep 24 - Helping Someone Move Safely

March 7, 2024 · 22 min

When we are caring for another person we often need to help them move around. This episode offers some advice on some of the things you can do to protect yourself while helping them to move between furniture, or in a bed, safely. Please…
Ep 23 - Can We Talk? Opening Up Conversations About Dying

January 19, 2024 · 51 min

We often find when someone is dying they or their family struggle to talk about it. People may be reluctant to start a conversation or they may want to talk but just don't know how. This interview with Dr Kathryn Mannix shares some stories…
Ep 22 - Moving Into Aged Care - The Emotional Impact

September 6, 2023 · 27 min

When someone we care for moves into aged care it can have an impact on us as well as the person moving in. This episode identifies some of the ways this can surface, and tips for dealing with the challenges ahead. Featuring Sally Fleming…
Ep 21 - Moving Into Aged Care - Practical Tips

September 6, 2023 · 28 min

Having to transition into aged care is a challenge many of us will face. We explore very practical tips and ideas to make this transition easier. Featuring Sally Fleming, a Nurse Practitioner specialising in palliative care in an aged care…
Ep 20 - Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults Going Through Grief

September 6, 2023 · 22 min

Teenagers and young adults might already find life complicated, so adding in loss and grief can be especially challenging. Maintaining relationships is a key starting point to supporting them through this time. Featuring Paul McOnie, a…
EP 19 - Children in Grief

September 6, 2023 · 28 min

We often want to protect children from grief, but this is not always possible, or desirable. Children need to be supported to process their grief in an age appropriate way. We share some suggestions for how to best meet the needs of your…
Ep 18 - Relationships and Intimacy at the End of Life

September 6, 2023 · 23 min

Relationships and Intimacy at the End of Life Relationships can be challenging at the best of time. So when a loved one gets a terminal diagnosis, it’s a tough time for many. The power of touch, connection and intimacy during this journey…

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About the show

This series has been developed for New Zealand’s army of unpaid family carers who are looking after a loved one who is dying. Developed by the specialist palliative team at Otago Community Hospice and supported by Hospice New Zealand, the series provides reliable advice and information for carers.