Advance Directives Not Honored: A Wife’s Story
My husband was clinically dead when they started the CPR and intubation. There was no coming back to himself. So why were his wishes not honored? (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 ...)
Your Digital Legacy
It is time to ask yourself: What will happen to your digital assets after you die? (Continue reading ...)
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 ...)
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 ...)
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 ...)