Dr. Marlaine Figueroa Gray advocates for a new, compassionate language around death, emphasizing the importance of legacy, personhood, and meaningful connections in the dying process.
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Dr. Nigel Mulligan discusses the potential psychological impacts of AI-generated “ghosts” for grieving individuals, citing concerns about emotional dependence, misinformation, and exacerbated grief-related issues.
“Part of the experience of death is finding ways to accept what has happened, express what we are feeling, and find ways to move on. We, as adults, need to find ways to help our children to do this too.”
“One of the most common types of stories we hear about caregiving at The Conversation Project is the ‘seagull effect.’ I’ve been teaching others about this. Yet this past year, it hit me like a brick … I am the seagull!”
“Proponents of this approach emphasize that it’s not about circumventing the grieving process but rather providing a complementary avenue for healing. Grief doesn’t adhere to a linear timeline, and there’s no universally ‘right’ way to grieve.”
Research points to rise in deep grief as more families are left wondering what more could have been done.
“After a two-hour appointment in which my mother was assessed and then diagnosed with dementia … my stepfather announced, “OK! So there’s nothing wrong with her!”
“I have the privilege to learn and hear interesting perspectives, along with all the questions and comments that our community members have, on the topics of death and dying. Here are a few insights I have gleaned from these discussions.”
“Question: Are you able to face death with your friend or do you bail?”
Death. Mortality. End of Life. Something inevitable, yet rarely discussed and a source of intense discomfort for most. When mentioned, it is considered inauspicious and rude in many cultures. Death is an integral part of the workday for a Critical Care Physician like me. But it was never a topic of discussion in Medical School or training.
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