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 ...)
An Ethical Take on Physician-Assisted Death: A Physician’s Morality
"If medicine can justify one method for the humane ending of life, then all methods should be justified, inclusive of PAD, for it is as dignifying and compassionate as withdrawing a treatment from a patient who no longer wants to prolong their suffering." -- Jenna Khoja (Continue reading ...)
When Loved Ones Rally Before Death
Terminal lucidity often brings a surprising clarity to patients with severe cognitive decline, allowing them to communicate thoughts and emotions with loved ones in their final moments. (Continue reading ...)
Japan’s Obon Festival: How Family Commemoration and Ancestral Worship Shapes Daily Life
In Japan, Obon and Ohigan are prominent national holidays, observed around mid-August and the vernal/autumnal equinoxes, respectively. These holidays underscore the enduring cultural importance of honoring ancestors and strengthening family bonds, remaining vital traditions despite societal changes. (Continue reading ...)
My First Inner-Circle MAiD Experience: A Canadian Story
A funeral director shares their perspective on end-of-life choices and finding peace. (Continue reading ...)
Dear Son …
"Dear Son" ... a perfect example of what FEN encourages their blog readers to share with their families. (Continue reading ...)
‘Battle Language’ – Does it Help Us Cope With Illness?
In battles, there are winners and losers. If you say someone was victorious, it implies that someone with an opposite outcome failed. Do we then accept the implication that death is a failure? (Continue reading ...)
Good death
Chances are you're not prepared for the end. You should be and here's how. (Continue reading ...)
The big business of death
As the saying goes, there are two things we can’t avoid: death and taxes. Another less-known and also difficult-to-avoid situation is the cost of dying. (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 ...)