
How hospice nurses inspired a long haul trucker to change careers at 57
From Here & Now by WBUR & NPR
May 8, 2026 · 6 min
About this episode
Oralia Terrazas shares how hospice nurses inspired her to change her career at the age of 57 in honor of her late mother.
Oralia Terrazas wants to honor her late mother, Gloria, with her life, not flowers.
People in this episode
Guest: Oralia Terrazas
Topics covered
- hospice care
- career change
- inspiration
- trucking
- family legacy
Keywords
- hospice nurses
- career change
- long haul trucker
- inspiration
- family
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