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End of Life

Read the latest End of Life Articles from Next Avenue.

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.
August 25, 2021
Opinion
A hospice patient holding hand with a loved one. Next Avenue, hospice care

Hospice Care Must Be a Choice Everyone Can Access

Not all hospice providers offer the same benefits, so it's up to doctors and families to advocate for the patient nearing end of life
August 24, 2021
A close up shot of hands clasped in black and white. Next Avenue, isolation, loneliness, end of life

Isolation Is Debilitating for Many Near the End of Life

New research reveals how pervasive it is, while solutions are ‘staring us in the face'
August 16, 2021
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3 Conversations Solo Agers Should Have to Pre-Plan Their Funerals 

How to ensure your funeral will happen the way you’d like
August 16, 2021
An older man sitting on the couch with his adult daughter. Advance care, Next Avenue

Advance Care Planning: A Gift You Give Yourself – and Your Loved Ones

When family members know your care preferences, they can make better decisions on your behalf
April 16, 2021
Author Diane Rehm

The State of the Medical Aid-in-Dying Debate

Diane Rehm on her book and documentary, 'When My Time Comes'
April 6, 2021
Older man walking alone, end of life, life stages, Next Avenue

Is End of Life Its Own Stage of Life?

A sociologist makes the case for embracing this period as a distinct life stage
February 3, 2021
ALS - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis write on sticky notes isolated on Wooden Table.

Learning to Live While Dying

A former college dean with ALS shared insights in his book
January 2, 2021
Kai, his dad, and Kai’s little sister, the talk, Next Avenue

How to Have 'The Talk' During COVID-19

The pandemic is the prime time to discuss end-of-life matters
December 7, 2020
Ramona Latty receiving a visit from granddaughter Nola in hospice, Next Avenue, Alzheimer's

'She Was Invincible Until Alzheimer's'

The story of my mother, a Dominican immigrant, and her steady regression with the disease
November 10, 2020
Entrepreneur Mika Newton with his wife Nuray, his daughter Ava and his mom, Raija

How COVID-19 Is Changing End-of-Life Care

Some hospice agencies have been reluctant to go into homes lately
September 29, 2020
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