"Solo aging, for me, means building the structure that will give me the best chance to achieve a good death to cap off a good life." -- Anne Raftery
When death strikes you or a loved one, we need prepared supporters. Everyone has a stake in death education.
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.
"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
Imagine attending a funeral where the person who has died speaks directly to you, answering your questions and sharing memories. This happened at the funeral of Marina Smith, a Holocaust educator who died in 2022.
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.
Here's a list of eight ways you can increase your chances of dying with dignity.
"Dear Son" ... a perfect example of what FEN encourages their blog readers to share with their families.
Chances are you're not prepared for the end. You should be and here's how.
"Meaning matters just as much as medicine at the end of life." -- Dr. Michelle Riba