Why Deny Someone Comfort and Control at the End of Their Life?
In his mind, Mr. Solution had become the problem, adding to his grief and distress.
40 States Do Not Allow Medical Aid in Dying – Mine Is One
A friend’s .357 “solution” reinforced his decision to learn from right-to-die groups.
Organized Medicine Wants to Control Your Death. Acquiesce – or Exercise Your Autonomy.
Managing dying and death is difficult enough. But if you do nothing, you’ll be a pawn in a profit-driven medical system.
Getting Comfortable with the ‘D’ Word
Talking about death doesn’t make it happen sooner.
Good Death: Oxymoron or Possibility?
How we die is in direct relationship to how we have lived.
My 92-Year-Old Father Didn’t Need More Medical Care
Ordering more tests and surgeries for dying patients is easy. Getting them the end-of-life care they deserve takes much more effort.
How Hope Can Cause Harm at the End of Life
Having hope as death nears is not always helpful – not if it’s delusionary and detracts from positive end-of-life attitudes and actions.
The “Shell Game” is Deadly Serious, and Fraught With Room for Mistakes
When dementia looms, how do you define ‘guideposts’ to signal: Enough is enough?
Avoid becoming a victim of the U.S. end-of-life care system: Choose wisely
American healthcare is supposed to help. At end of life, too often it victimizes us.
Why having an option makes all the difference – It brought peace of mind to my friend at the end.
An end-game plan brings peace and security – even if it’s never used.