Dying – Page 9 – The Good Death Society Blog

September 26, 2021September 23, 2021

Farewell to Hemlock: Killed by its Name

Death in a boardroom; no “Caring Friends” present. Take a retrospective look at what happened to the Hemlock Society USA, as recounted soon after by its principal founder. (Continue reading ...)

September 19, 2021September 16, 2021

There Is No Autopilot for Navigating Advance Directives

Having a firm Advance Directive is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your end-of-life wishes are honored. But it can be tricky to obtain the right document(s) you need. (Continue reading ...)

September 12, 2021September 7, 2021

Lillian’s Story: Pride and Prejudice

Smart, independent and strong-willed, Lillian blogged openly about her intention to “turn out the lights” in her own time. After it happened, the obituaries did not tell it the way she wanted. (Continue reading ...)

September 5, 2021August 31, 2021

Free Speech Is on Trial Again in Minnesota

Final Exit Network is again in the crosshairs of Minnesota authorities who don’t believe in freedom of speech. (Continue reading ...)

August 29, 2021August 26, 2021

That Glorious Last Summer: A Patient Says No to Chemo

What do dying people do when friends, family, and healthcare providers urge them not to give up, to “keep fighting” to the last, and to try everything possible to cheat death? Sometimes, they assert their absolute right to decide what’s best – and enjoy one last, glorious summer. (Continue reading ...)

August 22, 2021August 20, 2021

A Chosen Death: The Right to Write Your Own Life’s Story

Everyone clamors for “a natural death.” It rarely happens. “We have always done everything in our power to wrestle death from the hands of nature,” says someone who knows. (Continue reading ...)

August 15, 2021August 15, 2021

Why I Joined Final Exit Network

A past experience with his beloved, suffering wife, and a staunch belief to not go down the dementia rabbit-hole, led “Andrew” to join Final Exit Network. Read to find out why. (Continue reading ...)

August 8, 2021August 7, 2021

Advance Directives Are Key To EOL Success (Maybe). Take Charge.

Despite your best intentions, don’t wait until “five minutes to midnight” to take care of your end-of-life plan. (Continue reading ...)

August 1, 2021August 1, 2021

Pets vs. Humans: A Difference In Compassion, And In Knowing What The Patient Desires

It’s a pillar of the RTD movement, that we treat our suffering pets more humanely than suffering friends and family members. “Let me die like a dog” has long been a call to compassion. The author went through the agonizing decision to “put down” a beloved canine companion, and he regrets not knowing what “Woody” would have wanted. (Continue reading ...)

July 25, 2021July 24, 2021

Surrogate Challenges Can Overwhelm Even An Experienced Hospice RN

“Sleep deprivation amplified every emotion and wore me down quickly,” she said. She was exhausted, angry, and felt guilty. She was “flying blind” to be the surrogate as Betty neared death – and she was a trained, experienced hospice RN. What does that say about your chance of being an effective surrogate? (Continue reading ...)

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