End-of-Life Care – 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 ...)

February 8, 2026February 6, 2026

Learning to Talk About Death and Dying Should Start Early in Doctors’ Careers

"When I started medical school ... one of the things I needed to learn, but didn't, was how to talk to people about death and dying." -- Junaid Nabi, MD, MPH (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 ...)

January 4, 2026January 2, 2026

Bridging the Divide: Exploring Hospice Advance-Care-Planning Partnerships

Decisions at the end of life reach beyond an individual’s medical condition and involve in-depth consideration of how each person defines quality. (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 ...)

November 9, 2025November 7, 2025

As A Death Doula And Professor Who Teaches About Dying, I See A Need For More Conversations About Death

When death strikes you or a loved one, we need prepared supporters. Everyone has a stake in death education. (Continue reading ...)

October 5, 2025October 3, 2025

I Know You Love Me — Now Let Me Die

"When it comes time for us to be called home, those of us in the know will pray that when we gaze down upon our last breath, we will be grateful that our own doctors and families chose to do what they should – instead of what they could." -- Dr. Louis M Profeta (Continue reading ...)

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