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Read the latest End of Life Articles from Next Avenue.

Johnny Cash and June Carter smiling next to each other. Next Avenue, broken heart syndrome, widow, widower

Broken Heart Syndrome: Illness After Loss

Research shows a widow's or widower's grief can have big effects on physical health
May 26, 2022
Two sons showing emotional support for theor mother. Next Avenue, medical aid in dying

'We Have to Make a Concerted Effort to Be Less Alienated from Death and Dying'

A conversation with Anita Hannig, author of ‘The Day I Die: The Untold Story of Assisted Dying in America'
May 3, 2022
Opinion
An older adult who has graduated from hospice and been discharged at home with a walker. Next Avenue

Graduating From Hospice Calls for a Continuum of Care

The terminology describing pre-death discharges from hospice care needs to be clarified and resources need to be improved
April 20, 2022
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A wife holding hands with her husband in hospice. Next Avenue, VSED, Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking, end of life

When It Comes to End-of-Life, Some Are Taking Matters Into Their Own Hands

It's called the VSED option — the refusal to eat or drink. The goal is to hasten death and it's perfectly legal.
December 27, 2021
A mother and her adult children having a conversation in the kitchen about gifts. Next Avenue

The Greatest Gift for Your Parent? Ask What They Want

Sometimes, adult children think they know what's best for their parents. That's not always the case.
December 6, 2021
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