Public Awareness of a Death With Dignity
New research sheds light on public awareness of death with dignity. (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 ...)
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 ...)
Hospitality at the End of Life
Dying at "home" with loved ones is a bit easier now, thanks to a small but growing number of end-of-life hosts who open their doors to those who go to Vermont and Oregon to die. (Continue reading ...)
I am an End-of-Life Doula: Listening, Supporting, and Advocating
My job is listening, holding space, being present – and it’s also educating and advocating. (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 ...)
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 ...)
If I Should Get Dementia, What Choices Do I Have?
Until now, there has been no form of advance directive that put these questions squarely in front of the person with early dementia. Last July, I published such a form. (Continue reading ...)
Wingman: Escorting My Father to a Death with Dignity
This is the story of the journey from bulletproof dad to a man crippled by disease, the transformation of relationships, and what assisted dying looks and feels like from the inside. (Continue reading ...)