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Read the latest End of Life Articles from Next Avenue.

A person holding a "end of life consultation" pamphlet. Next Avenue, end-of-life debate, medical aid in dying

The End of Life Debate

More states and countries are enacting laws to let terminally ill patients in great pain decide for themselves when to die
May 4, 2023
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Opting for End of Life

Ten states now permit Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) — why do patients request to end their lives early, and how do medical providers make sure they mean it?
May 4, 2023
A set of three photo booth photos of the author's grandma. Next Avenue,

Life Lessons from My Grandmother's Death

How the end of my grandmother's life taught my family about the importance of planning
January 24, 2023
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A mother and daughter hugging and smiling outside. Next Avenue, developmental disabilities, end of life care

End of Life Care for People with Developmental Disabilities

Why talking about this taboo subject with your loved one early on is important
November 30, 2022
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
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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
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
A person's hand touching a heart shaped rock in place of a tombstone in a green burial. Next Avenue,

Why I Went On a One-Year Journey to Revise My Final Wishes

With climate, community and my daughters in mind, I wanted to create a better plan for my end-of-life directive
December 6, 2021
A caregiver holding hands with an older adult. Next Avenue, dying, death, caregiving

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 process
December 1, 2021
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