The Perks Of Hospice By Linda Moran Offers Strategies For Navigating The Reality Of Healthcare

On The Table Read Magazine, “the best entertainment eBook magazine UK” Linda Moran, author of The Perks of Hospice,  offers valuable strategies for navigating the complexities of healthcare, drawing on the poignant journey of her and her husband as they faced terminal illness.

 

The Perks Of Hospice

When Linda Moran’s husband, Dean, suffered a stroke and developed speech aphasia following open heart surgery, she braced herself for a challenging recovery. However, their journey quickly spiraled into a series of unforeseen medical crises. Confronted with a confusing and often contradictory web of medical advice, the couple felt lost and unsupported by the healthcare system.

After two years of navigating this chaotic landscape, Dean was referred to hospice care, a prognosis that initially felt devastating. Yet, through this difficult period, Linda discovered unexpected silver linings. Her new book, “The Perks of Hospice: Stories of Love, Life, and Loss,” weaves together intimate personal narratives with practical checklists designed to empower others facing similar challenges.

More than just a chronicle of illness and loss, this book celebrates the enduring power of love and offers invaluable strategies for navigating the complexities of healthcare while fostering a peaceful and dignified end-of-life experience for both patients and their loved ones.

You must learn to advocate for your loved one, for your family and for yourself. Just because you have a doctor doesn’t mean he/she has your best interests at heart. Ask questions!

Though the prognosis was devastating, hospice brought many surprising benefits: Help to navigate a broken system. Spiritual counseling. The freedom to be fully present in life. And an opportunity to make Dean’s coming time what he wanted it to be. 

The Perks of Hospice shows us how the end of life can be so much more than an ending. If you are reaching the end of life, check on hospice and palliative care services in your county or state. They are amazing people and want whatever you need to live your remaining days as comfortably as possible. They are the angels who walk among us.

-Linda Moran

Linda Moran

Married for nearly 45 years, Dean and Linda Moran shared a deep and enduring bond, their lives intertwined with a shared passion: fiber art. For two decades, they explored the ancient art of papermaking on fabric, finding solace and joy in the creative process. This artistic pursuit provided a much-needed respite from the challenges they faced during Dean’s declining health, allowing them to create a lasting legacy together before his passing.

For over two years, the Morans received compassionate and unwavering support from a dedicated team of hospice workers who guided them through this difficult period, both during the pandemic and beyond. Inspired by her husband’s deep-seated desire to help others, Linda Moran felt compelled to share their experiences. Her book, “The Perks of Hospice: Stories of Love, Life, and Loss,” offers a poignant account of their journey, interwoven with practical checklists designed to empower others facing similar end-of-life challenges.

After a fulfilling career spanning over 30 years as a public school teacher, where she taught a diverse range of subjects from earth science and history to mathematics, Linda’s retirement has taken an unexpected turn. She now dedicates her time to writing, quilting, reading, and exploring the world through solo travel, finding solace and new adventures in these pursuits.

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