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Med Students Say ‘Thank You’ for My Dad’s Gift

He began 'teaching' anatomy after death by donating his body

JUNE 15, 2018 | By Hank R. Samuels

Have You Discussed Long-Term Care With Your Loved Ones?

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This video could inspire you to start the conversation

MAY 24, 2018 | By Shayla Thiel Stern

The Transformative Power of Suffering

In his new book, Steve Leder offers a personal and professional perspective

MAY 22, 2018 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Why I Resisted My Father’s Funeral Wishes

Do your loved ones know your preferences? 3 reasons to put them in writing

MAY 16, 2018 | By Jennifer FitzPatrick

How to Have a Green Funeral

More people are looking to eco-friendly options for end-of-life planning

MAY 4, 2018 | By Grace Birnstengel

What Do You Want for Long-Term Care?

Readers told us about their hopes and how they get information

APRIL 19, 2018 | By Emily Gurnon

I Didn’t Miss My Mother — Until She Was Gone

One woman's candid story about caregiving for an aging parent

APRIL 3, 2018 | By Lisa Kosan

New PBS Film Explores How We Feel About Death

Let that question shape your life, urges 'Into the Night' filmmaker Helen Whitney

MARCH 22, 2018 | By Deborah Quilter

The Case for Swedish Death Cleaning

Swedish Death Cleaning

A bestselling book argues for a new approach to decluttering

MARCH 7, 2018 | By Shayla Thiel Stern

76-Year-Old Blogger Navigates Aging With Cancer

Pancreatic Cancer

Ronni Bennett, a blogger on aging, explores a topic all too familiar to many

FEBRUARY 26, 2018 | By Debbie Reslock

Writing My Will Called for an Ice Cream Sundae

The former president of HBO Documentary Films discusses end-of-life planning

FEBRUARY 8, 2018 | By PBS NewsHour

Why Your Funeral Director Will Likely Be Female

Funeral Director

Women are taking over the business of the final tribute

FEBRUARY 5, 2018 | By Kevyn Burger

How a Daughter Helped Her Mom Face Death

Finding truth at mortality's threshold

JANUARY 30, 2018 | By Aimee Ross

Rural Hospice Has Offered Free Care for 40 Years

Its founder almost single-handedly brought hospice care to a remote area

JANUARY 3, 2018 | By Next Avenue

Facing Down the Biggest Fear of All

5 ways to conquer your fear of death and age courageously

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Watch How New Zealanders Add Life to Death with ‘Coffin Clubs’

Building their own coffins sparks creativity, saves money and offers agency

NOVEMBER 3, 2017 | By Grace Birnstengel

Caring for Your Aging Parent During a Slow Decline

A writer describes hurdles she faced as her mother gradually lost her independence

OCTOBER 31, 2017 | By Jill Smolowe

This Is the Dirty Side of Hospice

A new investigation paints a harrowing picture of hospice patients left for dead

OCTOBER 27, 2017 | By Grace Birnstengel

Tom Petty and Your End-of-Life Wishes

What you and your family can learn from the rock legend's death

OCTOBER 24, 2017 | By Elizabeth Newcomb

Why Doctors Shouldn’t Treat All Older People the Same

A New York Times op-ed makes the case for recognizing 'oldhood' in health care

OCTOBER 13, 2017 | By Grace Birnstengel

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