Something to Think About
a blog on end of life
We work so hard to stay alive, but are we really living? I’ve been thinking about how easily we get caught up in everyday life and put off the things...
We know someone we love is dying, yet we often pretend everything is fine. Why is it so hard to talk about what is happening? When we avoid these conversations,...
What do you do when you are told you have a life threatening illness? Understanding your options can help you decide not only how you want to be cared for,...
Most of us don’t think about healthcare decisions until something is wrong. But in crisis, emotions take over and clear thinking becomes difficult. Planning ahead—through an advance directive and sharing...
Sometimes the question is not how long we can live, but how we want to live with the time we have.
Many of us avoid thinking about death, assuming it won’t affect us or our loved ones—until it does. This article explores advance directives, DNRs, and why understanding these choices matters...
