Becoming My Father’s Caregiver
Becoming My Father’s Caregiver: A Hospice Nurse and Death Doula Shares Her Story
When Nicole Heidbreder’s father was diagnosed with metastatic cancer, she found herself navigating cancer treatment, Medicare, Veterans Affairs benefits, hospice care, work obligations, and complicated family dynamics. Even with her professional experience within end-of-life care, becoming her father’s caregiver transformed her life from multi-dimensional to very narrow.
In this conversation with Donny and Noelle, Nicole explores a central truth: caregiving and healthcare navigation are two separate jobs, yet…
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