The Pros and Cons of Hiring a Death DoulaKnow the benefits and potential drawbacks of working with a death doula for the final days of lifeSeptember 23, 2024
Talking About Our Death Can Benefit Our LifeWith her new book, hospice nurse and TikTok phenom Julie McFadden wants to demystify death and make us less fearfulAugust 19, 2024
Making Your Final Wishes KnownA new workbook by a Minneapolis cardiologist offers guidance and reflective prompts to prepare for conversations with loved ones about end-of-life topicsMay 17, 2024
How Planning My Death at 52 Helped Me Learn More About How I Wanted to LiveAs my health is markedly declining, I've made a list: places to see/go, things to do, things to no longer doJanuary 25, 2024
End-Of-Life Nutritional SupportImproving the remaining quality of life is at the heart of proper nutrition in order to support energy and stamina levelsJanuary 5, 2024
One Man's Quest to Control the End of LifeAn unplanned, unflinching award-winning documentary takes us inside a family’s journey through medical aid in dyingJune 9, 2023
The End of Life DebateMore states and countries are enacting laws to let terminally ill patients in great pain decide for themselves when to dieMay 4, 2023
Opting for End of LifeTen 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
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