Read the latest and most popular End of Life Articles from Next Avenue.
12 people show what it's like to be true to their purpose
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger
A run along the beach prompts this author to reflect on his mom growing older
AUGUST 23, 2019 | By Marc Silver
As a result, patients are too often left ill-informed about their prognoses
AUGUST 21, 2019 | By JoNel Aleccia
8 tips for understanding the 'netiquette' of death and grief
AUGUST 7, 2019 | By Mark Ray
Experts explain the real considerations related to organ donor eligibility
JULY 31, 2019 | By Robin Warshaw
A grief-support expert shares a letter she wrote to a grieving friend
JULY 16, 2019 | By Amy Florian
Experts assess it — plus, an update on new plans from Sen. Booker and Klobuchar
JULY 15, 2019 | By Chris Farrell
But those who talk about it feel they need to keep it secret
JULY 11, 2019 | By Melissa Bailey
Advice from a new book for times when required tasks seem insurmountable
JULY 9, 2019 | By Edie Grossfield
One family's struggles getting claims paid on their policies
JUNE 21, 2019 | By Dan Bosko
A retired pastor and current hospice worker shares important observations
JUNE 18, 2019 | By Larry Patten
What to do and what not to do if this happens to you
MAY 28, 2019 | By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell
For most of America's aging population, health care leaves much to be desired
MAY 28, 2019 | By Grace Birnstengel
Create the meaningful tradition that's right for you
MAY 22, 2019 | By Rachael Rifkin
Frank advice from Chanel Reynolds, author of 'What Matters Most'
MAY 14, 2019 | By Richard Eisenberg
These letter templates have the potential to significantly improve your care
MAY 8, 2019 | By Grace Birnstengel
This expert offers what she calls the three keys to 'sage-ing'
MAY 1, 2019 | By Jann E. Freed
The choice makes sense to some people — including this writer
APRIL 30, 2019 | By Kevyn Burger
A new fellowship in Oregon deepens clinics’ understanding of treating patients
APRIL 12, 2019 | By Beth Baker
Have you considered how to pass on your non-material assets?
APRIL 11, 2019 | By Deborah Quilter
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