Regrets of the Dying
In palliative care, Bronnie Ware saw immense personal growth as patients neared death. Their common regrets revealed deep insights about life, authenticity, and what truly matters. (Continue reading ...)
The Soul of the Exit Guide Program
"At a time when a person with serious, debilitating illness and their loved ones are often ostracized, lonely, and feeling helpless, this kind of outreach felt – ironically – like a lifeline." -- Beverly Thorn (Continue reading ...)
Dying Well
What if we viewed death not as a fear, but as a part of life, finding freedom in accepting our limits and living fully? (Continue reading ...)
Ethical Wills: A Timeless Gift of Love and Wisdom
Human beings experience two deaths: The first occurs when life leaves our bodies, and the second happens when our names are no longer spoken, and we fade from memory. (Continue reading ...)
Eight Lessons on Aging and Death from the Doctor Who Explained ‘How We Die’
Here's a list of eight ways you can increase your chances of dying with dignity. (Continue reading ...)
Dear Son …
"Dear Son" ... a perfect example of what FEN encourages their blog readers to share with their families. (Continue reading ...)
‘Battle Language’ – Does it Help Us Cope With Illness?
In battles, there are winners and losers. If you say someone was victorious, it implies that someone with an opposite outcome failed. Do we then accept the implication that death is a failure? (Continue reading ...)
Good death
Chances are you're not prepared for the end. You should be and here's how. (Continue reading ...)
Pope Francis’ death right after Easter sounds miraculous, but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying
"Meaning matters just as much as medicine at the end of life." -- Dr. Michelle Riba (Continue reading ...)
When you can’t be present for a last goodbye
"My heart became much lighter as I imagined her standing next to me, watching the blossoms drift slowly downstream." -- Karen Wyatt (Continue reading ...)