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."
Ecotherapy for the end of life
"Nature is an access point for everyone, of any age, to contemplate and understand the rhythmic ebb and flow of seasons, growth, change, transformation, life, and death."
Debunking falsehoods about Death with Dignity
"Opponents of Death-with-Dignity (DWD) laws use several falsehoods in their attempts to prevent legislation from passing. We believe policy decisions affecting people with terminal illness should be made based on evidence and the actual content of the legislation."
Doulas at the end of life
"The individual who has received the diagnosis has entered the experience of the last days of their life, and that is a daunting task. Fortunately, an ancient profession has become new again."
How to Tell Children About Death
"Part of the experience of death is finding ways to accept what has happened, express what we are feeling, and find ways to move on. We, as adults, need to find ways to help our children to do this too."
Vital Deathcaring: Maintaining Connection to Our Humanity
"How can we aim for balanced and boundaried? How can we keep our hearts open – and actively engaged – while remaining steady in the face of another’s hardship? It’s useful to remember to take it in without taking it on."
Living with the end in mind.
"You need to understand that you should not be afraid of dying. Be afraid of not living your life, of mindlessly moving from day to day ..."
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."
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?"
The Impact Of Anticipated Grief For Care Givers Facing End Of Life Care For Loved Ones
"Imagine you are sitting in a serene field with your loved one. The sun is shining and you feel happy. Then imagine later that day, being told that your loved one is ill or worse, the condition is life-limiting. The future of that morning suddenly has a very different outlook, and your priorities understandably change, with a re-prioritization of both your physical and emotional world."