End-of-Life Planning

Jun 08

1

Good death

By Bradley Shurman | Advance Directives, Communication, Death Doula, Death literacy, Death Wellness, Death With Dignity, End-of-Life Planning, Final Exit Network, Good Death, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Healthcare Representatives | No Comments

Chances are you’re not prepared for the end. You should be and here’s how.

May 25

3

Pope Francis’ death right after Easter sounds miraculous, but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying

By Michelle Riba | Caregiving, Communication, Death Wellness, End-of-life care, End-of-Life Planning, Good Death, Mental health, Suffering and Death | One Comment

“Meaning matters just as much as medicine at the end of life.” — Dr. Michelle Riba

May 11

2

Terminally ill Florida woman dies on her own terms. These bills could let others do the same.

By Dave Wagner | Assisted Dying, Choice, Death With Dignity, End-of-Life Planning, Medical Aid in Dying, PAD, Right-to-Die Laws, Suffering and Death, The Right to Die | One Comment

“Everyone is just one bad death away from supporting laws like medical aid in dying.” — Tony Ray

May 04

2

Your life, your death: sharing your final wishes with your loved ones

By Odessa Sawyer | Communication, Death Anxiety, Death Wellness, End-of-Life Planning | One Comment

The allure of quietly fading away, slipping silently into the night, holds a certain appeal. To avoid the fanfare, the potential for misunderstanding, the emotional burden on loved ones, seems like a peaceful resolution. However, modern society rarely affords us that luxury.

Mar 23

1

There at the End: Voices from Final Exit Network

By Patrick Hoctel | Choice, Communication, Completed Life, Death Wellness, Death With Dignity, End-of-life care, End-of-Life Planning, Final Exit Network, Good Death, Gratitude, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Healthcare Representatives, Hemlock Society of San Diego, Hospice, Medical Aid in Dying, Pain management, Palliative Care, Rational Death, Right-to-Die Laws, Suffering and Death, The Right to Die, VSED | 2 Comments

“There at the End: Voices from Final Exit Network: A Celebration of 20 Years” shares powerful testimonies from individuals connected to Final Exit Network (FEN), showcasing the organization’s dedication to supporting mentally competent adults suffering from terminal conditions in their right to choose death.

Mar 16

5

Death Cleaning: A Thoughtful Gift to Those We Leave Behind

By Chris Palmer | Death Cleaning, Death Wellness, End-of-Life Planning, Gratitude, Mental health, Survivorship | 2 Comments

What is the concept of “death cleaning”, and why is it considered a gift to our survivors?

Mar 09

2

Where There’s a (Living) Will, There’s a Way

By Janis Landis | Advance Directives, Communication, End-of-Life Planning, Final Exit Network, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Healthcare Proxy, Healthcare Representatives, Living Will, Surrogate | 4 Comments

What happens if you decide to update your Advance Directive or your surrogate? Will you remember to send it to your doctors, lawyer, surrogate, etc.? How will individuals be sure they have the latest copy?

Mar 02

2

Prepare for your care to ensure your end-of-life treatment wishes

By Althea Halchuck | Advance Directives, End-of-Life Planning, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Healthcare Proxy, Healthcare Representatives, Proxy, Surrogate, The Five Wishes | 3 Comments

“End-of-Life decisions should not be made at the end of life” – Un-credited

Feb 16

2

Is end of life its own stage of life?

By Lola Butcher | Advance Directives, Communication, Death Wellness, End-of-Life Planning, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Healthcare Proxy, Healthcare Representatives, Living Will, Surrogate | 4 Comments

The concept of the end of life is a period that has evolved over time, with a longer duration due to advancements in health care. The end of life stage is likened to other life course stages, with specific tasks and preparations needed for a smooth transition.

Feb 02

1

Why FEN?

By Janis Landis | Advance Directives, Choice, Death literacy, End-of-life care, End-of-Life Planning, Final Exit Network, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Healthcare Proxy, Healthcare Representatives | 2 Comments

Final Exit Network, a nonprofit, offers end-of-life resources including articles on Exit Guide Services, Advance Directives, personal stories, and Healthcare Representatives, emphasizing the significance of choosing a suitable healthcare representative aligned with one’s wishes for medical decision-making. Membership offers access to forums and events.