# 175 "Dying with Dad": Intimate Conversations and Five Wishes

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Published: 2026-02-15T18:00:00+00:00
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175 "Dying with Dad": Intimate Conversations and Five Wishes In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, a registered nurse and former hospice nurse, interviews Yvonne Caputo, a retired teacher, vice president of human resources, corporate trainer, consultant, and psychotherapist. Yvonne discusses her books, 'Flying with Dad' and 'Dying with Dad,' and shares personal stories about having meaningful end-of-life conversations with her father. The episode delves into the emotional and legal aspects of preparing for end-of-life, the significance of the 'Five Wishes' document, and how these conversations can bring profound joy and lessen the burden during grief. Yvonne offers practical advice on how to approach these discussions with loved ones and the impact these preparations had on her family's experiences with death. 00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained 00:43 Meet Yvonne Caputo: A Multifaceted Professional 01:06 Flying with Dad: A Journey Through WWII Stories 01:15 Dying with Dad: Conversations About End-of-Life Wishes 02:52 The Importance of Advanced Directives 05:57 A Heartfelt Goodbye: Yvonne's Personal Story 12:50 Impact of the Five Wishes Document 21:50 Final Thoughts and Reflections 23:42 Closing Remarks and Call to Action https://www.fivewishes.org/ https://agingwithdignity.org/five-wishes/ If you want to help, you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast. Maire introduces a partnership with Suzanne Mayer RN inventor of the cloud9caresystem.com , When patients remain in the same position for extended periods, they are at high risk of developing pressure injuries, co…

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