This week on Family Policy Matters host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Mary Szoch Director of the Center for Human Dignity at the Family Research Council to discuss a new report that explored perinatal hospice as an alternative for babies with a prenatal diagnosis of a life-limiting medical condition [... more]

The silver tsunami of aging Americans is here Are the health needs of seniors different from those younger Do medications have a different effect I have seen it all I have seen the business executive swindled by the neighbor the loving wife who now chases her husband out of the house every night thinking he is an intruder the woman who was treated with medications but still had pain and agitation Elizabeth Landsverk MD Dr Liz Landsverk has over twenty years of experience in providing medical care to the elders She is board-certified in Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine and Palliative [... more]

Years ago I cared for my mom as she was in hospice I thanked God for the four months He allowed me to serve as her caregiver and asked Him to help me through the grieving process I often struggled to praise God as I wrestled with my mixed emotions But as my mom breathed her last breath and I wept uncontrollably I whispered ldquo Hallelujah rdquo I felt guilty for praising God in that devastating moment until years later I took a closer look at Psalm In David rsquo s song ldquo for the dedication of the temple rdquo [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode What do I do if my job is pressuring me to promote Pride Month Years ago I went to my friend's home for dinner and when I brought up my faith her husband persecuted me He is now in hospice and is dying and has refused to see a spiritual leader or chaplain I am going to their home again for dinner this Sunday What can I say to them What accountability should we require for an intoxicated church leader How do we [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Kent Nerburn author of Letters to My Son A Father's Wisdom on Manhood Life and Love tells the story of how one friend changed his life forever by simply nbsp telling him to be sociable Betsy and Elaine the granddaughters of one of the most important Gospel music composers of all time Albert E Brumley tell us how he came to write over songs including I'll Fly Away and Turn Your Radio On and obtain countless awards to his name Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate nbsp See omnystudio com listener [... more]

Dr Jill McElhenny of Columbia International University www CIU edu discussed the new Bachelor of Nursing program A practicing nurse for nearly a quarter of a century Dr McElhenny brings her vast experience and training to lead this program for CIU CIU Associate Provost Dr Brian Simmons says McElheny is a perfect fit for CIU's Christian mission and core values Echoing the strong ministry emphasis Dr McElhenny stated that she considers nursing a sacred calling With the program available online to qualified candidates it represents a substantial opportunity for those RN's desiring to obtain their Bachelor's and it further CIU [... more]

ldquo Your father is actively dying rdquo said the hospice nurse ldquo Actively dying rdquo refers to the final phase of the dying process and was a new term to me one that felt strangely like traveling down a lonely one-way street nbsp On my dad rsquo s last day not knowing if he could still hear us my sister and I sat by his bed We kissed the top of his beautiful bald head We whispered God rsquo s promises to him We sang ldquo Great Is Thy Faithfulness rdquo and quoted the rd Psalm We told him we [... more]

It's a very short step from 'I don't want to live like that' to 'No one should live like that ' We need more protection for people - Nancy Valko www nancyvalko com Palliative and Hospice care continue to confuse so many caregivers While some programs offer amazing and beneficial services to families others seem to be detrimental Involving the Govt seems to give a stamp of approval of something but is it what it says it is How can we know Nancy Valko called HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER on Sirius XM's Family Talk Channel to discuss this Transcript of [... more]

Caller from Oklahoma shares his journey as a caregiver and how he's learned to humbly approach those who suffer I understand when NOT to cite Romans As powerful true and meaningful as this verse is knowing WHEN to speak it to people in trauma is a sign of wisdom and humility as we recognize the magnitude of others' pain And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God to those who are the called according to His purpose Sponsored by Standing With Hope click for more [... more]

According to every study I've seen the aging and mortality rate is still locked in at Yet with all that certainty we caregivers often shy away from the conversation about death and what to do about the funeral In light of that we reached out to the National Funeral Directors Association for some help in starting the conversation Randy Anderson from the NFDA joined our show to discuss this challenging topic Bringing compassion and an easy-going conversation style sitting down with Randy is like having a cup of coffee with a friend Meaningful funerals don't come without planning We'll plan [... more]

Callers shared with the show HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER to share their struggles with resentment All too often caregivers find themselves in the downward and destructive spiral of resentment-not always at their loved ones Sometimes it can be at family and friends who don't help they way the could or should Sometimes it can be at medical personnel It can be at themselves or at God Brought to you by Standing With Hope [... more]

Joni Eareckson Tada called the show to discuss Senate Bill and its implications on the disabled and elderly Gracie joined Joni for this interview and the two women shared their powerful testimonies of facing a combined years of suffering and severe disabilities They both struggled with wanting to end their lives when originally facing a lifetime of challenges Intercepting those horrific feelings and difficulties key friends and family spoke life to both young women they were both -years-old when they had their accidents Joni expressed concern when she stated Our problem Gracie's and Joni's was not that our injuries were [... more]