Some People Want to Die Alone—And That’s Not a Tragedy
Died alone ... a judgment: that a life ended badly, that someone was failed, that something went wrong. But what if it didn't? (Continue reading ...)
Facing the Fear of Dying: How Understanding and Preparation Can Set Us Free
"When we face [death] with knowledge, preparation, and community, we can transform fear into something else: clarity, dignity, and peace." -- Chris Palmer (Continue reading ...)
Differentiating Medical Aid in Dying in the US and Canada
Same idea, different systems: understanding how end-of-life care and aid in dying differ between Canada and the U.S. (Continue reading ...)
Public Awareness of a Death With Dignity
New research sheds light on public awareness of death with dignity. (Continue reading ...)
Face Uncertainty, Live Intentionally, and Plan Thoughtfully
What do we hold onto, and what can we release? A gentle meditation on living intentionally, planning thoughtfully, and meeting life's uncertainties. (Continue reading ...)
A Personal Note
They were not doing anything wrong. They were dying; they knew it, and they wanted some say in how it happened. For that, they had to behave as though they were doing something shameful. (Continue reading ...)
Rusty Martin Dies, Leaving These Final Words For Iowans
I do not want to be in a hotel room thousands of miles away. I want to be at my home in Des Moines. (Continue reading ...)
Why Final Exit Network Matters to Me
Could a Christian facing an incurable and ultimately fatal dementia diagnosis ... morally choose to hasten death rather than live through the most devastating stages of the disease? (Continue reading ...)
Hospice in America by the Numbers
A 2026 data guide to how hospice care actually works in the U.S. — who uses it, when, where, and how the industry has changed. (Continue reading ...)
One Year, Five Surprises—and a Growing Movement for Choice in Dying
I knew I had a lot to learn when I stepped into this role. Here's what surprised me the most. (Continue reading ...)