My Unresolved Grief
Unresolved grief is not having figured out how to go on living after the death of a loved one. There are a lot of reasons why this happens. Here are...
Something to Think About: a blog on end of life
Guilt and Grief After the Death of an Alcoholic Son
Remember we all do the best we can in any given situation. None of us sets out to do a “bad” job, to live life poorly, to make mistakes, or...
It Is Okay Not to Eat.
Dying a gradual death is a process. It doesn’t just happen. That process generally takes 2 to 4 months. A key part of the natural way to die involves food....
How Sad It Is.
Comment: “How sad it is. My brother, age 51, is a single dad with one son and (my brother is) dying of kidney cancer. He gave a fight but he's...
Hospice Work for a CNA/HHA
Hi Barbara, I just finished a CNA/HHA program and am looking for a career in hospice work. What options do I have? I took hospice training in 2001 through Kaiser...
We Say Our Final Goodbye in Stages
There is a saying, “Live each day as if it were your last.” It makes sense that the last day of our lives is the day we would want to...
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....
Where to Die: Home, Hospital, or Hospice House?
QUESTION: Talk about dying at home, in the hospital, or in a hospice care facility. I think it is fair to say that most people, given the choice, would like...
Life Sustaining vs. Comfort Care
QUESTION: “Life sustaining vs. comfort care, where do you draw the line?” This is a question everyone faced with a life threatening illness and their significant others asks themselves. We...
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...
Question: Is the process of dying different in the elderly?
Write something to the living who are young and dying. Signs of what are to come ect... I put these two questions together even though they came from different sources...
A Question About Denial
Question: Is there anything a person can do to help family members break through denial? Boy, is it unpleasant to be the truth-teller to a person who isn’t ready to...