Solo Aging
"Solo aging, for me, means building the structure that will give me the best chance to achieve a good death to cap off a good life." -- Anne Raftery (Continue reading ...)
As A Death Doula And Professor Who Teaches About Dying, I See A Need For More Conversations About Death
When death strikes you or a loved one, we need prepared supporters. Everyone has a stake in death education. (Continue reading ...)
Regrets of the Dying
In palliative care, Bronnie Ware saw immense personal growth as patients neared death. Their common regrets revealed deep insights about life, authenticity, and what truly matters. (Continue reading ...)
The Soul of the Exit Guide Program
"At a time when a person with serious, debilitating illness and their loved ones are often ostracized, lonely, and feeling helpless, this kind of outreach felt – ironically – like a lifeline." -- Beverly Thorn (Continue reading ...)
Logging Off Life, But Living On: How AI is Redefining Death, Memory, and Immortality
Imagine attending a funeral where the person who has died speaks directly to you, answering your questions and sharing memories. This happened at the funeral of Marina Smith, a Holocaust educator who died in 2022. (Continue reading ...)
Ethical Wills: A Timeless Gift of Love and Wisdom
Human beings experience two deaths: The first occurs when life leaves our bodies, and the second happens when our names are no longer spoken, and we fade from memory. (Continue reading ...)
Eight Lessons on Aging and Death from the Doctor Who Explained ‘How We Die’
Here's a list of eight ways you can increase your chances of dying with dignity. (Continue reading ...)
Dear Son …
"Dear Son" ... a perfect example of what FEN encourages their blog readers to share with their families. (Continue reading ...)
Good death
Chances are you're not prepared for the end. You should be and here's how. (Continue reading ...)
Pope Francis’ death right after Easter sounds miraculous, but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying
"Meaning matters just as much as medicine at the end of life." -- Dr. Michelle Riba (Continue reading ...)