2021
On this last full-moon of the year, we reflect that this has been a year like no other, a year few of us could have ever imagined… a year of loss, a year of uncertainty, a year of adapting… or not. Today, some billions of people...
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What Do the Suffering Really Want to Hear?
Recently I came across an article entitled “How to Talk to the Angel of Death,” by Kate Bowler (New York Times, Jan. 26, 2018). In this poignant article a woman with stage IV colon cancer discussed what to say and not say to...
Read MoreThe Holidays
The Holidays are a time of joy, celebration and gathering of family and friends. But what if someone close to you has recently died or is terminally ill? For those of us who have experienced a recent loss of a loved one, the...
Read MoreAutobiography of Dying
I just finished reading another book about death and dying – Autobiography of Dying by Archie Hanlon. I was touched by its practicalities and its realness with respect to death. At the age of 46, Mr. Hanlan finds himself...
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What do the Suffering Really Want?
Recently I came across an article entitled “How to Talk to the Angel of Death,” by Kate Bowler...
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The Invisible Patient
As health care providers we focus primarily on the terminally ill patients and their comfort. But...
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A New York City Taxi Driver Once Wrote:
I arrived at the address and honked the horn. After waiting a few minutes I honked again. Since...
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The Holidays
The Holidays are a time of joy, celebration and gathering of family and friends. But what if...
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An Epidemic of Over Testing, Diagnosing and Treatment
During my years as a nurse, I recall a number of instances where unnecessary tests and treatments...
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We Are Never Without Hope
When we are first diagnosed with a terminal illness we say… I hope the growth is benign. When we...
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What to Say…or Not Say in Times of Crisis
I have a lot of friends and family that are in one form of crisis or another this time of year....
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What You Don’t Know About CPR
“I swear … to keep according to my ability and my judgment, the following Oath and...
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Talking Death Cards
Talking Death Cards provide you with engaging questions that inspire deep and meaningful conversations among family, friends and colleagues in an easy to use playing card format.