Death and Dying: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
The Dying Process
The dying process usually starts well before death actually occurs. Learn how to recognize the signs of approaching death.
The dying process usually starts well before death actually occurs. Learn how to recognize the signs of approaching death.
Quotes_Mother
Inspirational quotes on the death, dying and grief caused by the loss of a mother.
Inspirational quotes on the death, dying and grief caused by the loss of a mother.
Writing a Condolence Letter
A sympathy or condolence letter can be a great source of comfort to someone who is grieving the loss of a loved one. Here are tips on writing your own condolence letter.
A sympathy or condolence letter can be a great source of comfort to someone who is grieving the loss of a loved one. Here are tips on writing your own condolence letter.
How to Write a Eulogy
Tips to help survivors write and deliver a eulogy.
Tips to help survivors write and deliver a eulogy.
Dying of Kidney Failure
When dialysis is no longer an options,
When dialysis is no longer an options,
Honor_Mom_Mothers_Day
Meaningful ways you can keep your mother's memory alive during the holiday.
Meaningful ways you can keep your mother's memory alive during the holiday.
Stress
Definition of stress.
Definition of stress.
Tasks of Dying
There are five tasks that a dying person should accomplish to have closure at the end of life.
There are five tasks that a dying person should accomplish to have closure at the end of life.
Grief Quotes
Inspirational quotes on death, dying, and grief.
Inspirational quotes on death, dying, and grief.
Dying from Dementia
What to expect when dying of dementia or Alzheimer's.
What to expect when dying of dementia or Alzheimer's.
Quotes_Children
Inspirational quotes on the death, dying and grief caused by the loss of a child.
Inspirational quotes on the death, dying and grief caused by the loss of a child.
Interacting with the Dying
Talking to a dying person may feel awkward and uncomfortable. Find out why talking about death can be so difficult.
Talking to a dying person may feel awkward and uncomfortable. Find out why talking about death can be so difficult.
Marijuana Allergy
How to recognize and treat a marijuana allergy.
How to recognize and treat a marijuana allergy.
Caring for a Dying Loved One
Information and tips for those caring for the dying. Includes information on the dying process and steps to take to ensure comfort. Focus on safety, comfort, eating and drinking, and restlessness.
Information and tips for those caring for the dying. Includes information on the dying process and steps to take to ensure comfort. Focus on safety, comfort, eating and drinking, and restlessness.
Quotes_Friends
Inspirational quotes on the death, dying and grief caused by the loss of a friend.
Inspirational quotes on the death, dying and grief caused by the loss of a friend.
My_Body_Postmortem
A timeline of the physical processes that occur to the human body soon after death.
A timeline of the physical processes that occur to the human body soon after death.
Quotes_Father
Inspirational quotes on the death, dying and grief caused by the loss of a father.
Inspirational quotes on the death, dying and grief caused by the loss of a father.
Morphine
Of all the medications used to treat pain, morphine sulfate is perhaps the most misunderstood and feared.
Of all the medications used to treat pain, morphine sulfate is perhaps the most misunderstood and feared.
Talking to the Dying
Common beliefs about talking to the dying and tips for talking to a dying friend or loved one.
Common beliefs about talking to the dying and tips for talking to a dying friend or loved one.
Ceasing of Eating and Drinking
End of life decisions for hospice patients may include voluntary stopping of eating and drinking.
End of life decisions for hospice patients may include voluntary stopping of eating and drinking.
Dying of Lung Cancer
What is like to die of lung cancer? Many lung cancer patients and their loved ones want to know what to expect when dying of lung cancer.
What is like to die of lung cancer? Many lung cancer patients and their loved ones want to know what to expect when dying of lung cancer.
Nearing Death Awareness
Many patients going through the dying process may experience a phenomena known as "nearing death awareness".
Many patients going through the dying process may experience a phenomena known as "nearing death awareness".
Life Support Decisions
Life support is any treatment intended to prolong life without curing or reversing the underlying medical condition. The decision of when to withdraw life support or if to begin it at all is a sticky one, muddled with confusing terms and strong emotions.
Life support is any treatment intended to prolong life without curing or reversing the underlying medical condition. The decision of when to withdraw life support or if to begin it at all is a sticky one, muddled with confusing terms and strong emotions.
End of Life Symptoms
Recognize and help manage common end of life symptoms.
Recognize and help manage common end of life symptoms.
Grief and Mourning
What is grief and why do we mourn? Find out what's normal and what's not.
What is grief and why do we mourn? Find out what's normal and what's not.
Planning a Meaningful Goodbye
Find out how to plan a meaningful funeral or memorial service for yourself or your loved one with these simple steps.
Find out how to plan a meaningful funeral or memorial service for yourself or your loved one with these simple steps.
Survivor's Checklist
Checklist of responsibilities for survivors after a loved one's death.
Checklist of responsibilities for survivors after a loved one's death.
Dyspnea
Shortness of breath, also known as dyspnea, is a common symptom in palliative care patients. Find out why it happens and what you can do to help.
Shortness of breath, also known as dyspnea, is a common symptom in palliative care patients. Find out why it happens and what you can do to help.
DABDA
Definition of DABDA, the five stages of coping with death.
Definition of DABDA, the five stages of coping with death.
Itching
Learn about why many seriously ill patients itch, and how you can treat their itching.
Learn about why many seriously ill patients itch, and how you can treat their itching.
5_Eulogy_Writing_Tips
Five tips to help you write and deliver a touching, meaningful eulogy in nearly any funeral or memorial setting.
Five tips to help you write and deliver a touching, meaningful eulogy in nearly any funeral or memorial setting.
Phases of Grief and Mourning
Understanding the four phases and tasks of grief and mourning is first step to moving through the grieving process.
Understanding the four phases and tasks of grief and mourning is first step to moving through the grieving process.
Delirium and Restlessness
Delirium and terminal restlessness are distressing symptoms that may occur in dying patients. Find out what they are, how to recognize them, and how you can help manage them.
Delirium and terminal restlessness are distressing symptoms that may occur in dying patients. Find out what they are, how to recognize them, and how you can help manage them.
What Is Hospice Care?
Hospice care is a philosophy of care that focuses on comfort and quality of life.
Hospice care is a philosophy of care that focuses on comfort and quality of life.
Death Rattle
Definition and discussion of the death rattle at the end of life.
Definition and discussion of the death rattle at the end of life.
Comfort Care
Definition of comfort care.
Definition of comfort care.
What is Palliative Chemo?
Palliative chemotherapy is the use of chemical substances to slow the progression of cancer and prolong life.
Palliative chemotherapy is the use of chemical substances to slow the progression of cancer and prolong life.
Palliative Care
Description of palliative care, including goals, the palliative care team, and settings of care.
Description of palliative care, including goals, the palliative care team, and settings of care.
Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea and vomiting are common and distressing symptoms for many palliative care and hospice patients. Find out how you can help manage nausea and vomiting.
Nausea and vomiting are common and distressing symptoms for many palliative care and hospice patients. Find out how you can help manage nausea and vomiting.
7 Ways to Whet an Appetite
Seven tips and tricks to increasing an appetite that has been diminished by illness.
Seven tips and tricks to increasing an appetite that has been diminished by illness.
13 Superstitions
A list of superstitions surrounding death, dying, funerals and cemeteries.
A list of superstitions surrounding death, dying, funerals and cemeteries.
Comfort Kit
What is the hospice comfort kit?
What is the hospice comfort kit?
Quotes_Brothers
Inspirational quotes on the death, dying and grief caused by the loss of a brother.
Inspirational quotes on the death, dying and grief caused by the loss of a brother.
Grieving Parents
What do you say to a parent who has lost a child? Find out helpful things you can say and learn what NOT to say.
What do you say to a parent who has lost a child? Find out helpful things you can say and learn what NOT to say.
Cheyne-Stokes
Cheyne-Stokes respirations are defined by irregular breathing.
Cheyne-Stokes respirations are defined by irregular breathing.
Hospice Nurse
Considering hospice nursing? Here is a profile of a typical hospice nurse.
Considering hospice nursing? Here is a profile of a typical hospice nurse.
Medication Safety
Medication safety is important when your caring for a loved one. Find tips on giving medications safely.
Medication safety is important when your caring for a loved one. Find tips on giving medications safely.
Smoking Alternatives
The use of medicinal marijuana is increasing but smoking pot may not always be a healthy choice. What is the healthiest way to use medical marijuana?
The use of medicinal marijuana is increasing but smoking pot may not always be a healthy choice. What is the healthiest way to use medical marijuana?
Artificial Nutrition
Artificial nutrition and hydration with feeding tubes and IV's is often not recommended in dying patients.
Artificial nutrition and hydration with feeding tubes and IV's is often not recommended in dying patients.
Inurnment
Definition of inurnment
Definition of inurnment
Quotes_Pets
Inspirational quotes on the death, dying and grief caused by the loss of a pet.
Inspirational quotes on the death, dying and grief caused by the loss of a pet.
Decreased Appetite
Loss of appetite and weight loss are common with many life-threatening illnesses. Find out why and how you can help...
Loss of appetite and weight loss are common with many life-threatening illnesses. Find out why and how you can help...
Levels of Hospice Care
There are four distinct levels of hospice care based on a patients needs: routine care, continuous care, inpatient care, and respite care.
There are four distinct levels of hospice care based on a patients needs: routine care, continuous care, inpatient care, and respite care.
What is Palliative Care?
What is palliative care? Your palliative care questions will be answered here.
What is palliative care? Your palliative care questions will be answered here.
Hospice Myths
Myths about Hospice are still prevalent despite recent advances in public awareness.
Myths about Hospice are still prevalent despite recent advances in public awareness.
Quotes_Sisters
Inspirational quotes on the death, dying and grief caused by the loss of a sister.
Inspirational quotes on the death, dying and grief caused by the loss of a sister.
Dementia
When is palliative care appropriate for patients with dementia? Find information about dementia and hospice criteria for dementia.
When is palliative care appropriate for patients with dementia? Find information about dementia and hospice criteria for dementia.
Fear of Death
Overview of the reasons many people fear death, including healthy and unhealthy fears and tips for overcoming fears.
Overview of the reasons many people fear death, including healthy and unhealthy fears and tips for overcoming fears.
Stopping Dialysis
Stopping dialysis will eventually lead to death in patients with advanced renal failure but may improve the quality of life of a patient who is seriously ill. Making the decision to stop dialysis is a difficult one. Here are some tips to help.
Stopping dialysis will eventually lead to death in patients with advanced renal failure but may improve the quality of life of a patient who is seriously ill. Making the decision to stop dialysis is a difficult one. Here are some tips to help.
Quotes_Grandparents
Inspirational quotes on the death, dying and grief caused by the loss of a grandparent.
Inspirational quotes on the death, dying and grief caused by the loss of a grandparent.
Medical Marijuana
A list of the pros and cons in the debate over medical marijuana.
A list of the pros and cons in the debate over medical marijuana.
Marinol vs Marijuana
A discussion of the pros and cons of both smoked medical marijuana and Marinol, a synthetic form of THC.
A discussion of the pros and cons of both smoked medical marijuana and Marinol, a synthetic form of THC.
Pain Assessment
Recognizing and assessing pain is essential to the proper treatment of it. Find out how you can assess pain properly.
Recognizing and assessing pain is essential to the proper treatment of it. Find out how you can assess pain properly.
Treating Constipation
Constipation is a common symptom for patients near the end of life. Preventing and treating constipation is vital to ensure comfort.
Constipation is a common symptom for patients near the end of life. Preventing and treating constipation is vital to ensure comfort.
WhatNotToSay
Here are five common expressions you should never utter to someone grieving the death of a loved one.
Here are five common expressions you should never utter to someone grieving the death of a loved one.
Dementia Causes
Various types and causes of dementia that may be seen in the palliative care and hospice setting.
Various types and causes of dementia that may be seen in the palliative care and hospice setting.
Social Worker
What does a hospice social worker do? Learn about the hospice social worker from the Guide to Palliative Care.
What does a hospice social worker do? Learn about the hospice social worker from the Guide to Palliative Care.
Methadone vs Morphine
Overview of methadone's pain-relieving properties and comparisons with morphine and other opiates.
Overview of methadone's pain-relieving properties and comparisons with morphine and other opiates.
Demerol
Demerol is a narcotic pain reliever, also called an opioid. Learn about Demerol's uses and it's side effects.
Demerol is a narcotic pain reliever, also called an opioid. Learn about Demerol's uses and it's side effects.
Reasons for PAS
Why would anyone seek physician assisted suicide? Find out here.
Why would anyone seek physician assisted suicide? Find out here.
Anticipatory Grief
Explanation of Anticipatory Grief.
Explanation of Anticipatory Grief.
Killer Number Three
Stroke is the third-leading cause of death making palliative care programs for stroke mortality essential.
Stroke is the third-leading cause of death making palliative care programs for stroke mortality essential.
Bindi's Eulogy for Steve Irwin
On on September 20, 2006 Bindi Iwrin delivered one of the most moving memorials in recent memory--her final tribute to her Dad, Steve Irwin who died suddenly and unexpectedly on September 4, 2006. The text of her memorable and inspiring tribute is included.
On on September 20, 2006 Bindi Iwrin delivered one of the most moving memorials in recent memory--her final tribute to her Dad, Steve Irwin who died suddenly and unexpectedly on September 4, 2006. The text of her memorable and inspiring tribute is included.
10 Grief Tips
10 Tips to help yourself through times of grief from About.com's Guide to Palliative Care.
10 Tips to help yourself through times of grief from About.com's Guide to Palliative Care.
DNR and No Code
What is a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order, and how can you decide whether a DNR is right for you?
What is a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order, and how can you decide whether a DNR is right for you?
What is Pain?
Pain is a unique symptom that varies person to person.
Pain is a unique symptom that varies person to person.
Obituary or Death Notice
There are several things to consider before deciding to place an obituary or death notice. Many of the considerations involve the fact that an obituary notice is a classified advertisement and as such require fees to submit. Also include are a few more cost effective, unique and creative alternatives to the traditional death notice.
There are several things to consider before deciding to place an obituary or death notice. Many of the considerations involve the fact that an obituary notice is a classified advertisement and as such require fees to submit. Also include are a few more cost effective, unique and creative alternatives to the traditional death notice.
Leading Causes of Infant Death
An explanation of the five leading causes of infant death or mortality.
An explanation of the five leading causes of infant death or mortality.
Pain Management
Pain management options in palliative care.
Pain management options in palliative care.
Palliative Sedation
An overview of palliative sedation to alleviate suffering, also known as terminal sedation.
An overview of palliative sedation to alleviate suffering, also known as terminal sedation.
Preventing Pressure Ulcers
Tips to help you prevent the development of pressure sores on your loved one.
Tips to help you prevent the development of pressure sores on your loved one.
Good Death
Twelve principles of a Good Death were identified in The Future of Health and Care of Older People by the Debate of the Age Health and Care Study Group. These principles of a good death are included in the article.
Twelve principles of a Good Death were identified in The Future of Health and Care of Older People by the Debate of the Age Health and Care Study Group. These principles of a good death are included in the article.
Cancer
Find out how palliative care can help cancer patients.
Find out how palliative care can help cancer patients.
Most Likely Ways of Dying
The leading causes of death are combined with the person's odds of dying from a particular cause to determine which the various ways a person is likely to die. This type of information is helpful in modifying lifestyle behaviors e.g. wearing seatbelts, helmets or life jackets to increase the odds of surviving motor vehicle, motorcycle and water accidents and taking care when crossing the street to minimize pedestrian accidents.
The leading causes of death are combined with the person's odds of dying from a particular cause to determine which the various ways a person is likely to die. This type of information is helpful in modifying lifestyle behaviors e.g. wearing seatbelts, helmets or life jackets to increase the odds of surviving motor vehicle, motorcycle and water accidents and taking care when crossing the street to minimize pedestrian accidents.
Terminal Restlessness
Delirium and terminal restlessness are distressing symptoms in dying patients. Learn how to help manage delirium and terminal restlessness.
Delirium and terminal restlessness are distressing symptoms in dying patients. Learn how to help manage delirium and terminal restlessness.
Palliative Care for Stroke
A stroke, or cerebral vascular accident (CVA), is the third leading cause of death making palliative care for stroke essential.
A stroke, or cerebral vascular accident (CVA), is the third leading cause of death making palliative care for stroke essential.
Myths and Truths
Grief myths and the truth behind them.
Grief myths and the truth behind them.
Healthy Lifestyle Choices
There six lifestyle behaviors that seem to have the greatest influence on a person's health, longevity and psychological age. What you choose to eat, drink or otherwise ingest, how much you sleep and how active you choose to be can significantly impact both your health and longevity. Health-promoting lifestyle choices can help reduce the risk of developing chronic disease and the causes of premature death.
There six lifestyle behaviors that seem to have the greatest influence on a person's health, longevity and psychological age. What you choose to eat, drink or otherwise ingest, how much you sleep and how active you choose to be can significantly impact both your health and longevity. Health-promoting lifestyle choices can help reduce the risk of developing chronic disease and the causes of premature death.
POLST
A POLST paradigm (sometimes referred to as a MOLST) is a Physician's Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment. Do you need one?
A POLST paradigm (sometimes referred to as a MOLST) is a Physician's Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment. Do you need one?
Advantages & Disadvantages
What are the advantages and disadvantages of hospice care? Find out here.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of hospice care? Find out here.
Recognizing Death
Signs of a death are provided for visitors to have an idea of what to expect and anticipate when a death occurs. These signs of death are general guidelines for telling a death has occurred. Not all people go through all the signs and some die suddenly. The criteria used by healthcare professional qualified to pronounce a death is included in parentheses.
Signs of a death are provided for visitors to have an idea of what to expect and anticipate when a death occurs. These signs of death are general guidelines for telling a death has occurred. Not all people go through all the signs and some die suddenly. The criteria used by healthcare professional qualified to pronounce a death is included in parentheses.
A Good Death
Definition of a Good Death
Definition of a Good Death
Helping a Grieving Friend
Tips for helping a grieving friend and offering your condolences.
Tips for helping a grieving friend and offering your condolences.
Obituary Outline
A simple outline to help you write a meaningful obituary.
A simple outline to help you write a meaningful obituary.
Palliative Chemotherapy
When deciding if palliative chemotherapy is right for you, it's important to have as much information as possible.
When deciding if palliative chemotherapy is right for you, it's important to have as much information as possible.
Last_Words_Presidents
A select collection of the dying words spoken by America's presidents.
A select collection of the dying words spoken by America's presidents.
Interment
Definition of Interment
Definition of Interment
John Cleese's Humorous Eulogy
In 1989 John Cleese delivered a memorable memorial speech for his friend and former Monty Python partner Graham Chapman at a memorial service held in the Great Hall at St Bartholomew's Hospital. This humorous eulogy for Chapman has become a classic in which Cleese advantage of "this glorious opportunity to shock you all on his behalf," which he proceeded to do.
In 1989 John Cleese delivered a memorable memorial speech for his friend and former Monty Python partner Graham Chapman at a memorial service held in the Great Hall at St Bartholomew's Hospital. This humorous eulogy for Chapman has become a classic in which Cleese advantage of "this glorious opportunity to shock you all on his behalf," which he proceeded to do.
Obituary Defined
An obituary is a notice or announcement, especially in a newspaper, of a person's death, often with a short account of their life. It is often the first thing many people read in the news each day and may be the last word written about a person's life.
An obituary is a notice or announcement, especially in a newspaper, of a person's death, often with a short account of their life. It is often the first thing many people read in the news each day and may be the last word written about a person's life.
Sundowning
Tips to recognize and treat sundowning or sundowners syndrome.
Tips to recognize and treat sundowning or sundowners syndrome.
Euthanasia
What is euthanasia? Find the definition of euthanasia here.
What is euthanasia? Find the definition of euthanasia here.
Breakthrough Pain
Tips for recognizing and treating breakthrough pain.
Tips for recognizing and treating breakthrough pain.
Ways of Managing Distress
This article provides practical and postive ways of managing stress and distress.
This article provides practical and postive ways of managing stress and distress.
Hospice
Short definition of Hospice.
Short definition of Hospice.
Physiologic Age
Definition of Physiologic Age
Definition of Physiologic Age
Skilled Nursing
Brief definition of skilled nursing.
Brief definition of skilled nursing.
Palliative Radiation
Palliative radiation can help alleviate many distressing symptoms of cancer.
Palliative radiation can help alleviate many distressing symptoms of cancer.
Book Review: Final Gifts
Final Gifts, a book about the needs and communications of the dying, claims that you will discover gifts of wisdom, faith, and love that the dying leave us. Find out what the About.com Guide to Palliative Care thinks about the book here.
Final Gifts, a book about the needs and communications of the dying, claims that you will discover gifts of wisdom, faith, and love that the dying leave us. Find out what the About.com Guide to Palliative Care thinks about the book here.
Pressure Ulcer Risks
Information on risk factors associated with the development of pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores.
Information on risk factors associated with the development of pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores.
Aspiration Pneumonia
Definition of aspiration pneumonia.
Definition of aspiration pneumonia.
Voluntary Active Euthanasia
Definition of Voluntary Active Euthanasia
Definition of Voluntary Active Euthanasia
Unhelpful Actions
There are some things that are unhelpful to say and do to a dying friend or loved one. Find out what they are...
There are some things that are unhelpful to say and do to a dying friend or loved one. Find out what they are...
DeathCafe
Talking about our mortality and death with other interested strangers at a death café is proving increasingly popular -- provided the environment's right.
Talking about our mortality and death with other interested strangers at a death café is proving increasingly popular -- provided the environment's right.
Managing Anxiety
Tips for treating anxiety in dying patients.
Tips for treating anxiety in dying patients.
Grieving Children
Learn about how children deal with grief. Find out what myths about childrens grief could be keeping them from getting the support they need.
Learn about how children deal with grief. Find out what myths about childrens grief could be keeping them from getting the support they need.
Life Review
A dying person may prepare for death by using a life review or life reconciliation. These are the five stages of life review.
A dying person may prepare for death by using a life review or life reconciliation. These are the five stages of life review.
Level of Consciousness
Definition of level of consciousness with examples.
Definition of level of consciousness with examples.
Karen Ann Quinlan
A profile of Karen Ann Quinlan, a pioneer case in the right-to-die movement.
A profile of Karen Ann Quinlan, a pioneer case in the right-to-die movement.
Hunger and Thirst
Hunger and thirst are often a concern of dying patients and their loved ones but are rarely problems at the end of life
Hunger and thirst are often a concern of dying patients and their loved ones but are rarely problems at the end of life
Power of Attorney
Definition of power of attorney.
Definition of power of attorney.
Caregiver Stress
Caregivers face a variety of physical, emotional, and socio-economic strains that can cause caregiver stress and, if not properly relieved, lead to caregiver burn-out.
Caregivers face a variety of physical, emotional, and socio-economic strains that can cause caregiver stress and, if not properly relieved, lead to caregiver burn-out.
Making Difficult Decisions
Making difficult health care decisions begins by evaluating your goals of care.
Making difficult health care decisions begins by evaluating your goals of care.
Probate
Probate is a legal process that takes place after a death. Find out what it involves here...
Probate is a legal process that takes place after a death. Find out what it involves here...
Sedation vs Euthanasia
Does palliative sedation cause death, like euthanasia? What separates palliative sedation from euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide?
Does palliative sedation cause death, like euthanasia? What separates palliative sedation from euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide?
The Argument Against PAS
Those who are in opposition to physician assisted suicide commonly argue four main points. Find out what they are here.
Those who are in opposition to physician assisted suicide commonly argue four main points. Find out what they are here.
Renal Dialysis Definition
Renal dialysis is the process of filtering the blood, the way kidneys normally do, using a machine.
Renal dialysis is the process of filtering the blood, the way kidneys normally do, using a machine.
Anger
Anger is a common stage of coping with a terminal illness. Here are tips for dealing with a dying loved ones' anger.
Anger is a common stage of coping with a terminal illness. Here are tips for dealing with a dying loved ones' anger.
Respite Care
Brief definition of respite care.
Brief definition of respite care.
Help for a Dying Loved One
If your loved one is dying, you might be wondering how you can help. Here is a list of helpful actions you can take to help your dying loved one.
If your loved one is dying, you might be wondering how you can help. Here is a list of helpful actions you can take to help your dying loved one.
Cellular Death
Definition of Cellular Death
Definition of Cellular Death
Home Health Aide
Description of the hospice home health aide.
Description of the hospice home health aide.
Am I Ready for Hospice?
My doctor told me I have a terminal illness and that I should consider hospice care, but am I ready for hospice care?
My doctor told me I have a terminal illness and that I should consider hospice care, but am I ready for hospice care?
Angina
Angina definition
Angina definition
Durable Power of Attorney
Definition of Durable Power of Attorney
Definition of Durable Power of Attorney
Quotes_Infants
Inspirational quotes on the death, dying and grief caused by the loss of a baby.
Inspirational quotes on the death, dying and grief caused by the loss of a baby.
Uses for Medical Marijuana
A list of potential uses for medical marijuana.
A list of potential uses for medical marijuana.
Committal Service
Definition of Committal Service
Definition of Committal Service
Veteran_Benefits
An overview of the burial and memorial benefits provided to those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
An overview of the burial and memorial benefits provided to those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
LIST 10 Terminal Tasks
Here are 10 practical tasks regarding the many issues that arise after learning your remaining time is limited due to a terminal illness.
Here are 10 practical tasks regarding the many issues that arise after learning your remaining time is limited due to a terminal illness.
Medicare Benefit
Medicare was the first health care system in the U.S. to cover hospice related services, leading the way for Medicaid and private insurance companies. Medicare covers a wide range of services to provide the most comprehensive care as possible.
Medicare was the first health care system in the U.S. to cover hospice related services, leading the way for Medicaid and private insurance companies. Medicare covers a wide range of services to provide the most comprehensive care as possible.
Plan Your Own Funeral
Funeral planning is never fun but planning your own can ensure you get what you want.
Funeral planning is never fun but planning your own can ensure you get what you want.
Forensic Pathologist
Definition of Forensic Pathologist/Pathology
Definition of Forensic Pathologist/Pathology
The Four Things
A review of the book The Four Things That Matter Most, by Dr. Ira Byock, from the guide to palliative care and hospice.
A review of the book The Four Things That Matter Most, by Dr. Ira Byock, from the guide to palliative care and hospice.
Milk and Molasses Enema
A milk and molasses enema can help treat severe constipation. Learn how to make this enema at home.
A milk and molasses enema can help treat severe constipation. Learn how to make this enema at home.
Definition of Loss
Definition of Loss
Definition of Loss
Elton's Memorial for Diana
On September 6, 1997 Sir Elton John sang a moving, memorable, musical tribute to his dear friend, Diana the Princess of Wales as part of her funeral service. He has only performed this version of Candle in the Wind, 1997 once--at the funeral.
On September 6, 1997 Sir Elton John sang a moving, memorable, musical tribute to his dear friend, Diana the Princess of Wales as part of her funeral service. He has only performed this version of Candle in the Wind, 1997 once--at the funeral.
Five Wishes
What is Five Wishes? How can it help me with advanced health care planning? Find out here.
What is Five Wishes? How can it help me with advanced health care planning? Find out here.
NSAID's
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are a class of medications used to treat mild pain.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are a class of medications used to treat mild pain.
Does Hospice Mean No Hope?
A frequently asked question about hospice care: Does choosing hospice care mean giving up?
A frequently asked question about hospice care: Does choosing hospice care mean giving up?
GriefSupportGroups
A list of organizations offering nationwide grief support/recovery group services, information and other resources to help those mourning a loss to death.
A list of organizations offering nationwide grief support/recovery group services, information and other resources to help those mourning a loss to death.