Caregiving – The Good Death Society Blog

April 26, 2026April 24, 2026

How Can We Die a Good Death?

End-of-life decisions are best made in the light of day, not under the harsh glare of an ICU monitor at 3:00 a.m. For only then can we bid a fond farewell and know that it truly is. (Continue reading ...)

April 12, 2026April 10, 2026

When Truth Meets Compassion: The Permission Conversation That Changes Everything

"In less than 10 minutes, the air in the room felt lighter – not because the situation changed, but because truth, spoken with tenderness, created space for autonomy, comfort, and connection." -- Cathy Yuhas (Continue reading ...)

January 25, 2026January 23, 2026

For-Profit Hospice – When Money Becomes the Mission

"Several years ago, my husband and three children and I were driving through rural Pennsylvania on a family trip and saw a billboard that asked, somewhat ominously: 'Is Your Hospice Letting You Down?'" -- Theresa Brown (Continue reading ...)

January 18, 2026January 16, 2026

No One Dies Alone – Reflections of a NODA Volunteer

No One Dies Alone is a compassionate volunteer program that ensures people with no one else available have someone by their side at the end of life, bringing dignity and comfort through human presence. (Continue reading ...)

December 28, 2025December 26, 2025

When Dying Loved Ones See Things You Cannot

Consider the importance of focusing on your loved one's perspective during their final moments, rather than being consumed by your own grief and emotions. (Continue reading ...)

November 16, 2025November 14, 2025

The Vigil – A Tender Time

Many of us feel the need to do something. Now is not the time. (Continue reading ...)

July 13, 2025July 11, 2025

When Loved Ones Rally Before Death

Terminal lucidity often brings a surprising clarity to patients with severe cognitive decline, allowing them to communicate thoughts and emotions with loved ones in their final moments. (Continue reading ...)

June 1, 2025May 30, 2025

The big business of death

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. (Continue reading ...)

May 25, 2025May 23, 2025