Something to Think About: a blog on end of life

Fear

Afraid to Talk About Dying?

Afraid to Talk About Dying? Why are we so afraid to talk about dying, our own or someone else’s? I have a booklet about living with a life threatening illness....

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When to Call Hospice.

Many physicians are reluctant to recommend hospice. It is sad and confusing why they would not give their patients the guidance and comfort that trained hospice professionals can offer. Maybe...

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What Happens When We Die?

I received the question, “What happens when we die and do I believe in reincarnation? I’m going to interpret the question to be asking what happens at the moment of...

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Advance Directive

When do we talk about end of life issues with others? Right now, while we are healthy and our thoughts are not clouded with fear. Right now, we can make...

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Talking About End of Life

Each person is unique so there is no sure formula for when to talk about end of life issues but here are some ideas to consider --- Everyone has the...

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Other People Die

Other People Die!

In the months before a gradual death we really don’t believe death will happen to us or to those we love. In the days to weeks before gradual death occurs...

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Palliative Sedation

The question, "Will you discuss palliative sedation?" has come up several times so I am putting my response in this section rather than the Comments. Palliative Sedation is a term...

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The Gift of Time

I, Barbara, am not afraid of being dead. I have a belief system that says “When you are dead you are in a better place.” I also think being dead...

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