Why Some People Don’t Die In Peace
There are many different ways to die. In fact, each individual has a unique experience at the end of life. (Continue reading ...)
Who Wants to Live to Be a Hundred?
"It is not length of life, but depth of life." – Ralph Waldo Emerson (Continue reading ...)
The Power of the Life-Review Letter
You are important. Our life together was meaningful. I am sorry. I forgive you. Thank you. I love you. Goodbye. (Continue reading ...)
How Can We Die a Good Death?
End-of-life decisions are best made in the light of day, not under the harsh glare of an ICU monitor at 3:00 a.m. For only then can we bid a fond farewell and know that it truly is. (Continue reading ...)
Laughing in the Face of Loss: Why Humor Belongs at the Table with Grief
if you find yourself laughing at a funeral, or chuckling through tears, don’t feel guilty. Feel grateful. (Continue reading ...)
When Truth Meets Compassion: The Permission Conversation That Changes Everything
"In less than 10 minutes, the air in the room felt lighter – not because the situation changed, but because truth, spoken with tenderness, created space for autonomy, comfort, and connection." -- Cathy Yuhas (Continue reading ...)
You Should Be Thinking About Death: Why Memento Mori is the Ultimate Life Hack
Befriend your eventual demise to figure out what matters most. (Continue reading ...)
Airlines’ Policy is to Ignore Your Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)
"I interviewed a retired airline pilot about the issue. He confirmed that the captain and crew have ultimate authority and that CPR use is the protocol that overrides a DNR." -- Althea Halchuck (Continue reading ...)
More of Us Will Need Assistance to Die Well
"Why couldn’t there be a service for these people where they can get MAiD-type help or have guidance on using a peaceful, lethal method?" -- Faye Girsh (Continue reading ...)
Volunteering for Death — and for Life
We were united by one shared calling: helping people learn about and access their end-of-life choices. (Continue reading ...)