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October 13, 2024October 11, 2024

Go quiet into the night

The article contrasts the end-of-life experiences of Grandma Lilly, who suffers in ICU, with Grandpa Joe, who dies peacefully surrounded by loved ones, highlighting the choices in dying. (Continue reading ...)

September 1, 2024August 31, 2024

The Christmas Card List

A woman's terminal cancer diagnosis leads her to organize farewells with loved ones, ensuring her affairs are in order, resulting in what her family calls a "Good Death." (Continue reading ...)

August 18, 2024August 14, 2024

Is the “good death” a good idea? (part 2)

The article explores the complexities and contradictions in the concept of a "good death," questioning the reliance on medication and the preconceived ideals, urging a flexible, adaptive approach to end-of-life care. (Continue reading ...)

August 11, 2024August 9, 2024

Is the “good death” a good idea? (part 1)

In Part 1 of this post, Michele Bograd explores the concept of the "good death," highlighting the influence of personal beliefs, social privilege, and structural inequalities in shaping end-of-life experiences as an end-of-life doula. (Continue reading ...)

July 28, 2024July 26, 2024

Breaking through the cobwebs of dementia

"Many memories are created through heart-based events, so it’s possible that dementia patients may have a repository of memories that reside inside their hearts." (Continue reading ...)

June 9, 2024June 5, 2024

The True Value Of End Of Life Support

"Many agencies, home health providers, churches, and physicians are reluctant to recommend services that address end of life issues. It is sad and confusing why anyone would not give their friends, clients, or customers the guidance and comfort that trained professionals can offer." (Continue reading ...)

June 2, 2024May 29, 2024

Who Needs An Elder Law Attorney?

"Does the contract allow you to have access to your own doctors? What is the facility’s position on VSED? If you enter hospice, will they commit to providing adequate pain relief? If you live in a state with MAiD, will the facility cooperate?" (Continue reading ...)

May 19, 2024May 16, 2024

Dying: You Have One Chance To Get It Right

"Many of the individuals around the bedside barely know each other, and this becomes an environment of misinformation, mistrust, and hidden agendas about substantial financial and estate issues ... as ex-wives and ex-husbands, half siblings who never knew each other, long-time same-sex partners (surprise, who knew?), in-laws, out-laws show up at the bedside." -- Dr. Edward T. Creagan, M.D. (Continue reading ...)

April 28, 2024April 24, 2024