Life Lessons from My Grandmother's DeathHow the end of my grandmother's life taught my family about the importance of planningJanuary 24, 2023
End of Life Care for People with Developmental DisabilitiesWhy talking about this taboo subject with your loved one early on is importantNovember 30, 2022
Broken Heart Syndrome: Illness After LossResearch shows a widow's or widower's grief can have big effects on physical healthMay 26, 2022
'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
OpinionGraduating From Hospice Calls for a Continuum of CareThe terminology describing pre-death discharges from hospice care needs to be clarified and resources need to be improvedApril 20, 2022
When It Comes to End-of-Life, Some Are Taking Matters Into Their Own HandsIt'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
The Greatest Gift for Your Parent? Ask What They WantSometimes, adult children think they know what's best for their parents. That's not always the case.December 6, 2021
Why I Went On a One-Year Journey to Revise My Final WishesWith climate, community and my daughters in mind, I wanted to create a better plan for my end-of-life directiveDecember 6, 2021
What If the Dying Don't Die?A retired pastor reflects on what it's like for caregivers caught in the ambiguity of the dying processDecember 1, 2021
University of Arizona Launches End-of-Life Training for Medical ProfessionalsEnd-of-life matters can even be uncomfortable to discuss, even for doctors. A new program aims to change that.November 29, 2021
OpinionHospice Care Must Be a Choice Everyone Can AccessNot all hospice providers offer the same benefits, so it's up to doctors and families to advocate for the patient nearing end of lifeAugust 24, 2021