As the saying goes, there are two things we can’t avoid: death and taxes. Another less-known and also difficult-to-avoid situation is the cost of dying.
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“Meaning matters just as much as medicine at the end of life.” — Dr. Michelle Riba
“Even a person who is very, very ill or who has a psychiatric illness or Down syndrome can say ‘Don’t do this to me.'”
“While I want to give my all to my patients, I know that I must meet them where they are.”
“Everyone gasped as the comatose patient slowly lifted her hand from the bed and began moving it in time to what I was singing.”
“Everyone, including and perhaps even especially Mom, are going to be concerned and frightened about what the future is bringing. Through being open, sharing, together, and supportive of one another comes the opportunity to love each other.” — Barbara Karnes, RN
Psilocybin therapy reduced anxiety and depression in patients with advanced cancer, showing promising long-term results. Therapy access is limited in the US but growing.
This post explores the brain’s activity during death, linking it to near-death experiences, and suggests that understanding these processes can improve end-of-life psychological care.
A woman’s terminal cancer diagnosis leads her to organize farewells with loved ones, ensuring her affairs are in order, resulting in what her family calls a “Good Death.”
Anne Bethune examines the concept of a “Ride or Die” in her end-of-life work, highlighting their unwavering support, patience, and sensitivity through a person’s final moments.
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