Something to Think About

Death is part of life, but few of us understand that it generally happens in one of two ways: gradually or suddenly. Knowing the difference can help us better care...

Eating less. Sleeping more. Turning inward. What if this is the quiet work of old age?

We educate families about the dying process, but too often no one is there when death actually happens...

Just as there are short labors and long labors in birth, there are short and long transitions at the end of life. Recognizing these parallels can help families worry less...

We often replay the final moments of a loved one’s life — the sights, sounds, and emotions that felt so overwhelming. In truth, dying is rarely the peaceful scene we...

Just as we have to go through an intensive process to enter this world, so do we go through labor to leave it.