Dementia – The Good Death Society Blog

March 1, 2026February 27, 2026

If I Should Get Dementia, What Choices Do I Have?

Until now, there has been no form of advance directive that put these questions squarely in front of the person with early dementia. Last July, I published such a form. (Continue reading ...)

February 1, 2026January 30, 2026

Expanding Access to Medical Aid in Dying

What if the laws intended to give people more control over dying actually fail many of those who need them most? (Continue reading ...)

January 11, 2026January 9, 2026

A Period of Extremes

"Now that I realize that I’m on my way to the final exit, I feel that there is very much to explore here ... the world feels completely different when we realize that fact." -- Wally Klatch (Continue reading ...)

September 21, 2025September 21, 2025

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 ...)

November 17, 2024November 13, 2024

Music: A Miracle for the Dying

"Everyone gasped as the comatose patient slowly lifted her hand from the bed and began moving it in time to what I was singing." (Continue reading ...)

November 10, 2024November 8, 2024

Rethinking dementia and the end of life

"I predict that as more people suffer from dementing illnesses, we will undoubtably cross a threshold and finally witness significant changes." -- Lewis Cohen, MD (Continue reading ...)

October 27, 2024October 25, 2024

Keep no secrets from those at end of life

"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 (Continue reading ...)

July 28, 2024July 26, 2024