The “Good” Death
A "good" death is one in which you exert maximum autonomy over your end-of-life journey. Here are some checklists for what needs to be done. (Continue reading ...)
Older, White and More Educated People Choose Medical Aid in Dying
“You have to be well connected within a network of doctors or skilled in researching such matters, and that’s one possible explanation of why well-educated people are disproportionately represented in our findings.” (Continue reading ...)
Whose Death Is It, Anyway?
Unconscious, Michael lingered for hours. His waiting children had no one to call for advice, but Michael had left instructions for this eventuality. Sobbing, his son Bill lovingly carried out his father’s wishes. (Continue reading ...)
Death Anxiety Overstated?
"Death is indeed a fearful piece of brutality." Is it? (Continue reading ...)
Does Our Personality Change As We Approach Death?
“In people’s imagination, dying seems dreadful; however, these perceptions may not reflect reality" ... or does it? (Continue reading ...)
Times to Have “The Conversation”
“The rest is up to you,” he finally said, ending the conversation for good. He didn’t have any more guidance, and certainly no more patience to talk about it. I was surprised. To me, it felt slightly irresponsible to leave all these decisions to other people. (Continue reading ...)
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The Awesome Power Of “Telling The Story”: Why We Should Be Proud Of Our Work With The Bereaved
It is primarily through having places to "story" that people have the opportunity to try to make sense of the senseless, to embrace what needs to be embraced, and to reveal that the human spirit prevails. (Continue reading ...)
“A Time To Love And A Time To Die” . . . Ecclesiastes 3:2
She wanted to go out on a high note, and from her point of view, she did. But for her many friends, that note was exceedingly sour. Should we blame her? Maybe. (Continue reading ...)
Including Your Survivors
The day I became a widow was the day I began my desperate attempt to crawl toward any sliver of light after my life shattered into a million pieces.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. (Continue reading ...)